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Motivation Mondays: ALO Sport Contest/Giveaway! (Cute Workout Clothes!)

Happy Monday everyone!  Last Sunday, I visited the new YMCA downtown to see if I wanted to work out there.  The memberships are $55 a month plus 2 dollars for parking every single time you go. That really annoyed me. I mean with the $55 fee and parking fees that’s a lot more than I was paying at 24 hour fitness. Plus, I also take my pricier Pilates classes so I’m factoring that cost in too.

So I decided to check out this indoor soccer place where my personal trainer works with his clients.  They have a gym with free weights,weight machines and cardio equipment.  It’s perfect for what I need and at just $20 a month the price is right too.  When it comes to working out, I’m all about convenience. The closer it is to my house, the more likely I’ll go often. This one is on my way home so it’s perfect. It’s also close enough that I won’t mind walking or driving there even after going home first.

It’s not a fancy gym by any means but it will serve its purpose.  I thought about it and when I was at my best fitness wise, I was doing Pilates, regular cardio and strength training so that’s what I’m trying to get back to.  So I’m going for my first personal training session tomorrow to get into a routine.

In honor of Motivation Mondays, I have a fun workout wear review and giveaway! (yay for contests!) Because cute workout clothes always motivate me to work out, I though this was a perfect contest fit! (Yes, I know it’s Tuesday, but this entry has the spirit of Monday written all over it!)

ALO contacted me a little while ago asking if I’d test out their workout wear and host a giveaway.  I checked out their site and liked what I saw so of course I said yes!  I always love it when I have the opportunity to give away a high-quality prize to one of my readers.

Most of you ladies know that I like to wear cute workout clothes.  I know some people think it’s pointless, but it makes me feel motivated when I look cute when I work out.  I think if someone is motivated and comfy in sweatpants and a baggy tee, then that’s great, I just like to maintain my girly style when I work out.  Even my running shoes have hot pink accents!  I also like that cute gym clothes mean I can run errands afterward and not feel like I should go home and change first.

I was really surprised by the quality of the clothes I was sent.  The fabrics are comfy and stretchy and overall have a nice weight to them.  I tested them out of course, wearing them to several Pilates classes so I could see how they felt…because after all, anything can look good, but would they perform?

I’m happy to say that both the pants and the top are lovely to work out in.  The top even has a built-in bra, perfect for girls who don’t want to wear an extra sports bra.  The pants are flattering and cut well.  They definitely have the same great-butt effect as many of the LuluLemon styles I own.

Here are a few pictures of the Colorblock Yoga Pant ($60 retail) and the Keyhole Tank ($48 retail)


The Keyhole Tank has these great mesh sides making it more breathe-able!




The Colorblock Yoga Pants are super comfy, flattering and stretchy. My one critique is that I wish they came in longer sizes.  The company is relatively new so I’m sure they will offer more lengths as their business grows.  These are a good length for me when I am bare-footed but I would need a little more length to wear them with runners. Other than that, they are great!

ALO stands for air, land ocean.  I like that the brand is green- their clothes are made with sustainable, organic (cotton) and recycled materials (bamboo and recycled polyester). 

This video from their Fall/Holiday photoshoot is fun to watch and shows off the clothing beautifully (and uhh…I’m pretty sure I MUST get the gorgeous gray top shown at 1:15 in the video!)




And now, for the most exciting part, one lucky reader will win a pair of Colorblock Yoga pants like the ones I’m wearing from ALO!  The winner will be chosen by me using random.org and ALO will contact the winner directly to get sizes and ship the items to the winner.

Here are the contest rules:

1.  Entrant must live within the US

2.  Entrant must be a fan of the ALO Facebook Fan Page (facebook.com/ALOClothing)


3. Entrant can get ONE extra entry if they become a follower of the ALO Twitter feed
(https://twitter.com/aloclothing)

4. You MUST leave a valid email address where I can contact you if you win in your comment (write it like: name at emailprovider dot com so you don’t get spammed!) Please let me know in your comment if you “liked” ALO on Facebook and for an extra entry if you follow their Twitter feed (please include your Twitter name so I can check.)

I will keep this contest open until Saturday, October 16th at Midnight CST.  I will announce the winner on Sunday, October 17th. I cannot wait for one of you ladies to experience the comfort and style of this brand!



ALO is also offering my readers a special discount code. You can use “bloglove2010” at Alosport.com and get 20% off of your purchase.

It’s funny because ALO contacted me just as I was really getting back into my fitness routine after months of slacking so it felt like a “sign” that I was going in the right direction 🙂

xoxo,

Veronika.

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Comments

  2. Nicole says

    What perfect timing – I'm in desperate need of new cute workout clothes. I love their stuff! I liked them on FB & followed on twitter (Nicole_Emerson).

    Nicole.a.Emerson at gmail dot com

    I love your blog and motivation mondays!

    Reply

  6. KatieBrooks says

    I love cute workout clothes too! Its super cool that they contacted you to do a giveaway. I liked them on FB and am following them on Twitter.

    kbtabor at yahoo dot com

    Oh and my twitter is @SouthernCharmT

    Reply

  11. Steph says

    I love the look of these cute workout clothes!! Just looking at them is helping motivate me to get up off my butt. 😉

    stephaniejv78 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  16. Natalia Valerie says

    Wow I am so surprised right now! I had actually picked up a pair of Alo work out pants at Nordstrom I really did like their fit and style but for some reason I never found that brand again, I thought they stopped making it!

    I am so happy to hear that they still exist (I didn't really bother doing research since I'm usually a Lululemon girl)

    Anyway!

    I just followed them on Twitter and Facebook – Twitter is NataliaValerie

    NValerieblog at gmail dot com

    Yay!! So excited!

    xx- Natalia

    Reply

  22. Mrs.W says

    I love cute workout clothes!! This is a great giveaway.
    I "liked" them on FB and also became a follower on twitter (_tarabeth_).

    My email is :tnbwayne at gmail dot com

    Reply

  33. Missy says

    I am about to start working out after having my baby, I could definitely use some new workout gear. I liked them on facebook.

    misscali23 at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  35. Kelly says

    I liked them on facebook! Good luck with the new workout routine – I'm sure you'll be back to your wedding self in no time!

    kellytu18 at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  39. eatlivebewell says

    I am following on Facebook, and I would like to win the pants.

    I think the pants look great on you, but the top doesn't look like it is meant for anything more than lounging around the house. I don't think it has enough support judging from the pictures you posted.

    As an athlete, I find it hard for thank tops with built in bras to be enough. I wear a B/C cup, so I don't have a huge chest either. I have found one nike top that will work when I race triathlons though.

    Thanks for the review.

    Reply

  46. Rachael Aletheia says

    wondering how the pants would fit on a 5'9" runner like myself if length was an issue for you….still they are really cute for workout wear. love the hot pink! i never wear brights that much in regular clothes, but i adore brights in workout wear…makes working out seem more fun to me for some reason! 😛 anywho…

    liked on facebook!
    rachael(dot)osborn(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. Anonymous says

    oh oh oh pick me!! I have been wanting to try ALO since I first started seeing it in Yoga Journal. The clothes look great on you! I am a full time yoga teacher and full time mom of 3 kids so having flattering functional gear is essential – and free is even better because "they" don't pay yoga teachers or moms much at all. 😉 colleenkennedy AT comcast DOT net
    I already like ALO on FB, don't do twitter. 😀 😀

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  53. Kelsey says

    I'm a Facebook fan! Great giveaway… I have forbidden myself from buying MORE yoga pants after my drawer became so stuffed that it won't close… so this would be a good compromise because I'm not technically buying them 😛

    kelseymw at gmail dot com

    Reply

  60. Alli says

    Hey girl!! You're blog is awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by mine as well 🙂 I have to say you have the most beauuutiful hair!! So lucky!

    Reply

  61. issa says

    Hey you!

    Thanks for the comment! I get LOTS of compliments on that paint color.. the brand was american tradition.. which i think got taken over by valspar.. but i can't remember the color name… i hope that sort of helps!

    Reply

  63. Anonymous says

    I would love some workout pants like that!
    Liked on FB, Following on Twitter (CourtneyLVD)

    courtneydoht at hotmail dot come.

    Reply

  68. Anonymous says

    Love this give away! I like them on facebook! Also following on twitter (kldavis13)

    kerridavis813 at gmail dot com

    Reply

  72. anngolden says

    I liked Alo on Facebook.

    My e-mail address is anngoldenberg at hotmail dot com.

    I would love to win these pants so that I will look great when I start working out again!

    Reply

  75. Anonymous says

    Cute exercise clothes! I would love a new outfit to workout in!
    I like them on facebook
    nlmunoz at sbcglobal dot net

    Thanks!!
    Nicole

    Reply

  76. Cherylyn L. says

    I thought my comment already posted earlier, however, I don't see it listed. I wanted to post again, just in case. Here's what I wrote:

    I LOVE Alo's line of Eco Yoga Gear!! Being a lover of all things positively Eco (and fashionably stylish), I was very pleased to find their line because it fits both criteria for me. Plus, they look superbly stylish. And, I was able to find your great blog to boot!! Fabulous!!! I linked to them on both FB and Twitter now.

    My email is fabunolaevents at gmail dot com

    Thanks and keep up the great work.

    Peace & Love,

    Cherylyn

    Reply

  77. Cherylyn L. says

    Ooops!! Meant "superbly comfortable" … ;D. Still and all, I really like their clothing line and what they stand for (from reading their FB & Twitter posts) so it would be great to win their cute yoga wear.

    Thanks again for doing a wonderful job on your blog.

    Same contact info as previous post.

    Peace & Love,

    Cherylyn

    Reply

  78. SA says

    These clothes are super cute! I found a site selling Alo clothes cheaper than the Alo site, simplyambitious.com. Seems like a good place to go 🙂

    Reply

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