New Year Total Body Toning Workout

Jan 10, 2018

Happy New Year! We’re so excited for this year and all the amazing things it has in store for you. One of our 2018 goals is to share love in everything we do, so we created the Love Your Body Series to celebrate loving our bodies, minds, and souls. Over the next six weeks, the Tone It Up community will be getting stronger with new workouts, nourishing our bodies with delicious, healthy meals, and focusing on positivity and light with mindful meditations and motivation. Join us in the Love Your Body Series HERE!

We’ll also be doing 42 reps of the Toning Moves every day to sculpt every inch of your gorgeous body. You can break the reps up however you like; just get ’em done! Today we’re sharing a total body toning workout that sculpts your bod from head to toe. These are compound moves, so they work multiple muscle groups at once, which helps boost your metabolism.

Go through one round of the circuit below. You’ve got this!

1. Squat + Shoulder Press

Tones your booty, thighs, and shoulders!

Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbells up by your shoulders as you squat down until your knees reach a 90-degree angle. Make sure your knees don’t go over your toes. Straighten your legs and stand tall as you press your arms into the air above your head, palms facing forward. Keep your core engaged throughout the move.

Do 42 reps.

2. Single Leg Deadlift + Fly

Tones your hamstrings, booty, back, and shoulders!

Begin holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms in front. Shift your weight into your left leg and allow for a slight bend in the knee. Hinge from the hips and lower the dumbbells down while lifting your right foot behind you. Maintain a neutral arch in your low back. Maintaining a slight bend in your elbow, open both arms out to the side until your hands are in line with your shoulders. Slowly lower your arms and return to start.

Do 42 reps on each side.

3. Bikini Walkout + Plank Jack

Sculpts your core and shoulders and boosts your metabolism!

Begin standing with your feet hip-width apart, hands by your side. Hinge forward from the hips and walk your hands down your legs until you reach the ground. Walk your hands out into a plank position. Jump your feet out to perform a plank jack and then jump them back in. Walk your hands back to your feet and return to a standing position.

Do 42 reps.

4. Triceps Dip + Leg Raise

Strengthens your triceps, lower abs, and hip flexors!

Begin with your hands planted on the ground. Bend one knee in front of you and extend the other leg straight as you bend your arms at the elbow to lower your body down until your arms form a 90-degree angle. Extend your arms to return to starting position.

Do 42 reps.

5. V-Sit + Biceps Curl

Tones your core and biceps!

Begin in a v-sit position with your core engaged and a dumbbell in each hand. Curl the weights towards your biceps to perform a bicep curl.

Do 42 reps.

Join us for the Love Your Body Series HERE and we’ll immediately send you your Free Starter Pack with your guidelines, FAQs, slimming recipes, and everything you need to know to get started!

Share your fave toning exercises with us @BritandCo and @ToneItUp.

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5 Self-Care Tips to Relax and Soothe Stress

An essential part of your healthy lifestyle is taking some time to unwind and relax. Self-care is not selfish — we always say that when you take care of yourself, you’re better able to care for everyone else in your life. You’re a better partner, friend, mother, leader, and coworker.

Today we’re sharing five tips to care for YOU, mind, body, and spirit. These will help you unwind, bust stress, and feel your best. You deserve it!

These tips are featured from your new Balanced and Beautifulbook! It’s the ultimate five-day guide to feel your most refreshed, motivated, inspired, energized, and relaxed. Every chapter is filled with workouts, recipes, girl talk, beauty tips, lifestyle advice, and mindfulness guides. Get your copy here!

1. Throw a Girls’ Night in. Relax with your girls! Pick up some wine or kombucha and ask your friends to each bring a dish or app they love. Then turn on one of your favorite movies — we always love Clueless, The Breakfast Club, or The Holiday. You can set the scene with dim lights and candles and fill the room with pillows and blankets to help everyone get comfy. And don’t forget the popcorn! We make our own healthy version on the stovetop and flavor it with 1 tsp. ground cinnamon and 1 tbsp. coconut sugar. So delicious!

2. Make a DIY face mask. Bring the spa home! We love this moisturizing avocado face mask:

1/2 ripe avocado

1 tsp. plain yogurt

1 tsp. honey

1. In a bowl, mix together all ingredients.

2. Apply to your face and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.

3. Get out for a stroll. If you’re having a stressful day, take a 10-minute walk on your lunch break or go for an evening walk with a girlfriend. Exercise releases feel-good endorphins, which can combat anxiety. The sounds of nature will soothe you too. You can also take this opportunity to confide in your girlfriend or call your mom! Sharing your feelings is so therapeutic and will immediately help you feel more relaxed.

3. Namaste away stress. A yoga class always give us relaxed, happy vibes! Plus, research has linked yoga to decreased stress levels. Make a yoga and brunch date with a girlfriend or schedule one of the amazing yoga classes in your Studio Tone It Up app.

4. Watch the sunset. This sounds so simple, but watching the sunset can be a powerful way to unwind and connect with yourself. Make it a tradition and no matter what you’re doing, aim to power down your computer and put away your phone and be present in the moment. As you watch, take a minute to reflect on your day and everything you accomplished.

What are your favorite self-care ideas? Share them with us @BritandCo and @ToneItUp.

(Photos via Tone It Up)

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44 Black Friday Deals You Should Start Shopping Now

Black Friday is here, with thousands of retailers flaunting their best deals of the year. We're shoppers at heart, so you know we've already scoped out 2024's offerings! Given that the list of stores and brands hosting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year is essentially endless, we're weeding out only the best deals from the places you love to spend (and save).

From beauty faves like Dieux and Kiehl's to home goods from Amazon and Walmart, these are the Black Friday deals you simply can't miss.

What is Black Friday?

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Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving that typically signifies the start of holiday shopping season, though many retailers have started to launch their Black Friday deals earlier year over year. A lot of the deals that stores and brands offer during Black Friday outpace their other sales events (such as Memorial Day and Labor Day) in terms of savings.

When is Black Friday 2024?

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Black Friday will land on November 29, 2024.

What is Cyber Monday?

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Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving that highlights savings and deals online as opposed to in-store offers. It's one of the busiest times of year for online shopping.

When is Cyber Monday 2024?

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Cyber Monday will land on December 2, 2024.

When's the best time to shop for holiday gifts?

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We're big believers that it's never too early to start shopping for holiday gifts. The sooner you shop, the better, so you can check everyone off your list ahead of the busy holiday season and have some peace of mind once the real festivities start! Plus, if you're shopping online, starting early gives you ample time to wait for items to be shipped and delivered to your door. If deals and savings are what you're looking for, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer some really great opportunities.

What's the best thing to shop for during Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

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The best thing to shop for during Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday promotions really depends on what your needs are as well as the items you're scoping out to treat yourself (or the people you're gifting for the holidays). Typically, big-ticket items like home appliances, tech products like earbuds, laptops, TVs, and tablets, and luxury self-care tools are heavily discounted during this time.

Beauty Sales

Amazon

Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Brightening Serum

Bliss

When: November 20-December 17

What: 20-30% off select products

Ulta

Perricone MD High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Serum

Ulta

When: Now-November 23

What: Weekly deals on skincare, makeup, hair care, and fragrance.

IT Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full-Coverage Foundation with SPF 50+

IT Cosmetics

When: November 23-December 3

What: 30% off sitewide (loyalty members get 35% off)

Amazon

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl's

When: November 21-December 2

What: 30% off site-wide and 50% off select items on November 26 only

Amazon

Lanolips Baby Baby Balms Set

Lanolips

When: November 29-December 2

What: 30% off at Ulta and 20% off on Amazon

Moroccanoil

Moroccanoil Original Treatment

Moroccanoil

When: November 25-December 3 (rewards members will have early access to the sale on December 2)

What: 25% off sitewide

NOYZ

NOYZ Love Club Eau De Parfum

NOYZ

When: November 28-30 and December 1-2

What: 25% off sitewide and a free baseball cap on purchases over $55 on November 28-30, 25% off sitewide and a free candle on purchases over $55 on December 1-2

dpHUE

dpHUE Gloss+

dpHUE

When: November 3-15

What: 25% off sitewide

Dieux

Dieux Baptism Gel Cleanser

Dieux

When: November 29-December 2

What: 30% off original price items, 20% off single items, and a free Mini Slugging Kit on orders over $30

ILIA

ILIA Skin Rewind Complexion Stick

ILIA

When: November 25-December 2, VIP members get early access November 24

What: 20% off sitewide, 25% off orders over $125, and 25% off plus a free full-size product for orders over $150

Ogee

Ogee Tinted Lip Set

Ogee

When: November 1-December 3

What: 20% off sitewide with code 'GIFTGLOW20' and receive free deluxe samples with purchases over $200 (November 28-December 3 only)

Amazon

Youth To The People Superfood Facial Cleanser

Youth To The People

When: November 23-December 3 on YTTP.com, November 21-December 2 on Amazon, and December 2 at Sephora

What:

YTTP: 30% off sitewide plus a free 3-piece gift with purchases over $85
Amazon: 20% off select products through November 27, 30% off select products starting November 28
Sephora: 30% off all products in-store and online

Hero

Hero Blemish Bestsellers Kit

Hero

When: November 25-December 2

What: 20% off sitewide

Amazon

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

Briogeo

When: November 20-December 2 on Briogeo's site, November 28 at Sephora and Kohl's, November 28-December 2 on Amazon, and December 2 at Ulta and Target

What: up to 30% off products

Ulta

Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer

Origins

When: November 24-30 at Ulta

What: 40% off moisturizers and 30% off cleansers

Amazon

Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil

Olaplex

When: November 26-December 2

What: 30% off all products on Amazon + Olaplex.com

Fashion Sales

Amazon

Dream Pairs Genuine Suede Classic Platform Boots

Dream Pairs

When: November 21-December 2

What: 20-40% off select styles on the Dream Pairs site and Amazon

Madewell

Madewell The Essential Bucket Tote

Madewell

When: November 21-27

What: 40% off your purchase with code 'MADEBETTER'

H&M

H&M Brushed-Finish Jacket

H&M

When: November 28-December 1

What: 30% off online only (November 28), 30% off online and in-store (November 29-30), and up to 50% off (November 30-December 1)

Old Navy

Old Navy '94 Half Zip

Old Navy

When: November 1-December 2

What: 50% off select products online and in-store (November 1-6), 50% off everything online and in-store (November 7-10), and 50% off everything online only and 50% off select products in-store (November 27-December 2)

Land's End

Land's End Medium Canvas Tote Bag

Land's End

When: November 29-December 3

What: 50% off, including customizable canvas totes, sheets, towels, accessories and more.

Showpo

Showpo Jondra Blouse

Showpo

When: November 22-December 3

What:

Black Friday early access (November 22-24): 25% off sitewide
Black Friday (November 27-29): 25% off sitewide
Cyber Weekend (November 30-December 1): 25% off almost everything and 40% off bestsellers
Cyber Monday (December 2-3): 25% off almost everything and 40% off bestsellers

Franco Sarto

Franco Sarto Jaxon Mid Calf Boot

Franco Sarto

When: November 23-December 3

What: Up to 70% off + free shipping

Oomiay

Oomiay Havasu Earrings

Oomiay

When: November 28-December 2

What: Free exclusive jewelry pieces (up to 5) with every item purchased on November 28-December 1 and up to 50% off your entire order on December 2 only

Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Solid Robe

Barefoot Dreams

When: November 27-December 1 (Black Friday VIP access starts November 25) and December 2-3 (for Cyber Monday)

What: 20% off 2 items, 25% off 3 items, and 30% off 4 or more items for Black Friday. The CozyChic Checks & Stripes Sock Set will be just $9.98 (was $45) on Cyber Monday only.

Local Eclectic

Local Eclectic Whimsical Charm Necklace

Local Eclectic

When: November 25-December 2

What: 20% off sitewide

Quince

Quince Italian Wool Classic Single-Breasted Coat

Quince

When: November 27-December 2

What: 40% off select products

Athleta

Athleta Aire Puffer Jacket

Athleta

When: November 27-December 1

What: 30% off sitewide

Allbirds

Allbirds Women's Tree Runners

Allbirds

When: November 29-December 2

What: 50% off sitewide and 30% off best sellers

Home Sales

Revival Rugs

Revival Rugs Gambit Rug

Revival Rugs

When: November 14-December 2

What: Scaled discounts automatically applied at checkout:

15% off $250-500
20% off $500-999
25% off $1,000-1,999
30% off $2000+

Walmart

Samsung 55” Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV

Walmart

When: November 11-December 1

What: Walmart is breaking up their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals into two events.

Event 1 deals begin online on November 11 at 12 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 5 p.m. ET for all customers.
Event 1 deals begin in stores on November 15 at 6 a.m. local time.
Event 2 deals begin online on November 25 at 12 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 5 p.m. ET for all customers.
Event 2 deals begin in stores November 29 at 6 a.m. local time.
Cyber Monday deals start online on December 1 at 5 p.m. ET exclusively for paid Walmart+ members and 8 p.m. ET for all customers.

Amazon

TheraGun Sense Percussion Massage Gun

Amazon

When: November 21-29

What: Amazon will feature "tons of great deals across all different categories."

Brookstone

Loftie Sunrise Lamp

Brookstone

When: November 25-December 4

What: Up to 76% off select items

Ruggable

Morris & Co. Strawberry Thief Sage & Rose Tufted Rug

Ruggable

When: Starting November 26

What: 25% off sitewide (exclusions apply) with code 'BF24'

Brümate

Brümate Era 40-Ounce Tumbler

Brümate

When: November 26-December 2

What: 20% off coolers and 25% off drinkware with code 'HOLIDAY25'

sproos!

sproos! Lookin Good Handheld Shower System

sproos!

When: November 27-December 2

What: 30% off of the Lookin' Good Bundle on sproos.co and Amazon

Great Jones

Great Jones x Fellow Kettle

Great Jones

When: November 4-December 2 on Great Jones site and November 21-December on Amazon

What: up to 50% off sitewide and 20-33% off select items on Amazon

Amazon

Contigo x Ally Love Stainless Steel Vacuum-Insulated Tumbler

Contigo

When: November 21-December 2

What: 25% off the Contigo x Ally Love Collection

Parachute Home

Parachute Home Percale Sheet Bundle

Parachute Home

When: November 23-December 3

What: 30% off sitewide

Anecdote Candles

Anecdote Candles Holiday Host Bundle

Anecdote Candles

When: November 20-24 and November 29-December 2

What: 25% off everything from November 20-24 and up to 40% off (20% off any order, 25% off orders over $100, 30% off orders over $150, up to 40% off bundles) plus a free wick trimmer with purchases over $90 on November 29-December 2

Fracture

Fracture Large Rectangle Glass Print

Fracture

When: November 14- December 1 and December 2-3

What: 30% off sitewide plus free shipping for orders over $150 on November 14- December 1 and 30% off sitewide plus free shipping for orders over $150 and 35% off orders over $275 on December 2-3

Food + Supplement Sales

Cure

Cure Electrolyte Drink Mix Starter Kit

Cure

When: November 26-December 3

What: 25% off sitewide on all Electrolyte Drink Mixes, Cure Kids, Energy Teas and merch with code 'HELPYOURSELF25'

Ritual

Ritual Essential, Gut & Skin Trio for Women

Ritual

When: November 13-December 2

What: 40% off all products for new customers and 40% off all new subscriptions only

More Sales

Petco

Native Pet Omega 3 Fish Oil For Dog Skin & Coat

Petco

When: November 23-30

What: 50% off select items

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This Booty Toning Workout Is Perfect for Summer Travels

Hey, gorgeous! As trainers, we’re often asked our top tips for staying fit while traveling. One of our absolute favorite ways to sculpt gorgeous muscles anytime, anywhere is with Booty Bands. We’ve broken out our Booty Bands for a quick workout in just about every place you can imagine. (We actually just took them with us to Europe last week.) You can travel with them, use them in the airport, your hotel room, or take them outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery! If you don’t have Booty Bands yet, you can grab them here.

Today we’re sharing some of our go-to moves you can do while traveling to target and tone your cute booty — plus your legs, arms, and abs too! You can find even more amazing sculpting workouts in your Studio Tone It Up app. The app is your perfect travel companion for access to a variety of workout classes that you can join every hour. You’ll find yoga, kickboxing, HIIT, and more. Get ready to feel your healthiest, strongest, and most confident yet!

For amazing results, go through 20 reps of each move for a total of three rounds.

1. Booty Band Shuffle

Tones your outer thighs and booty.

Begin standing with your booty band above your ankles. With a slight bend in your knees and hands on your hips, take two steps to the right, then two steps to the left while keeping your booty low.

Do 10 reps in each direction.

2. Standing Booty Kickback

Tones your hamstrings and booty.

Begin standing with the band just above your ankles. Lift your right leg back behind you just a few inches off the ground while keeping a slight bend in your standing leg. Return your right leg down to starting position and repeat, then switch legs.

Do 10 reps on each side.

3. Booty Band Squat Jacks

Sculpts your thighs and booty and boosts your heart rate.

Begin with the band just above your ankles and feet hip-width apart. Jump both feet out and lower into a squat position, then jump back to starting position.

Do 20 reps.

4. Booty Band Arm Tap Out

Tones your arms, shoulders, and entire core.

Begin in a plank position with the band placed just above your wrists. Lift your right hand and tap it to the outside of your mat before bringing it back to starting position. Repeat with your left hand.

Do 10 reps on each side.

6. Booty Band Plank Lift

Strengthens your core, legs, and booty.

Begin in a plank position with the band around your ankles. Lift your right leg six inches off the ground, then lower it back down. Repeat move with your left leg. Alternate sides with each rep.

Do 10 reps on each side.

What are your favorite booty exercises? Share them with us @BritandCo and @ToneItUp.

(Photos and GIFs via Tone It Up)

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Don’t Wait To Shop These 13 Amazing Apple Black Friday Deals

Get ready, tech lovers – Apple’s Black Friday deals for 2024 are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet! A lot of Apple products just went on sale on Amazon, even ahead of *actual* Black Friday. Whether you’ve been eyeing a new MacBook, the latest iPhone, or a sleek pair of AirPods, this year’s sales promise unbeatable discounts on Apple’s most popular devices.

Best Apple Watch deal: Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 32% off
Best iPad deal:Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)30% off
Best AirPods deal:Apple AirPods Pro 238% off
Best MacBook deal: 2022 Apple MacBook Air25% off
Best iMac deal:Renewed 2019 Apple iMac60% off

These Apple Black Friday deals are perfect for snagging gifts for others or treating yourself – shop them below!

Apple Watch Deals

Amazon

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Track your health, text, call, listen to music, and more with this stunning Apple Watch, which is currently 32% off.

Amazon

Apple Watch Series 10

This expert Apple Watch is too sleek to take our eyes off of it. Save 16% now!

Amazon

Renewed Apple Watch Series 5

This Apple Watch will only run you $132. It's not as fancy as the newer Apple Watches, but it's still capable of tracking your workouts and navigating with GPS.

iPad Deals

Amazon

Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)

The iPad Mini is so cute. It's ideal for note-taking college students, digital artists, and grandparents that love doing the crossword. Take a whopping 30% off for Black Friday!

Amazon

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

This version of the iPad is only $278, and you can shop two different colors as well as two different storage options, like 64GB and 256GB.

Amazon

Apple iPad (10th Generation)

This "colorfully reimagined" generation of the iPad would make a perfect gift. Take 20% off right now.

AirPods Deals

Amazon

Apple AirPods Pro 2

The biggest pro on the AirPods Pro is their noise-cancellation feature. It comes in super handy for locked-in work days or long flights. This model is currently 38% off!

Amazon

Renewed Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

Now 36% off, these 3rd gen AirPods are perfect if you work, travel, or exercise frequently. They'll quickly become your in-ear BFF, delivering all your favorite tunes, podcasts, and calls in high-quality spatial audio.

Amazon

Apple AirPods Max

The AirPods Max come in so many colors, it's hard to pick one! Hopefully the 27% off deal on the famed headphones can help you land on a decision. These would make an especially great holiday gift!

MacBook Deals

Amazon

2022 Apple MacBook Air

Not only can you save 25% on this MacBook model, your AppleCare+ protection plan is also discounted by 22%!

Amazon

2024 Apple MacBook Air

This 2024 MacBook Air sets the standard for laptops with a powerful computing system, an impeccable liquid retina display, and unbeatable data privacy protections. Save 23% right now!

iMac Deals

Amazon

Renewed 2019 Apple iMac

This iMac model from 2019 is a whopping 60% off. It's renewed, but still in tip-top shape!

Amazon

2023 Apple iMac

The most aesthetically-pleasing iMac (we just adore pink!) is 23% off right now. It comes equipped with a matching mouse and wireless keyboard so you can get right to work.

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17 Amazing Amazon Black Friday Deals For Anyone & Everyone!

Amazon is back at it again with another massive deals event just in time for the holidays: their Black Friday and Cyber Monday events will run from November 21 to December 2! You’ll be able to save on products across virtually all categories, from beauty and fashion to toys and home appliances. Amazon said they’ll be dropping new deals every day throughout the events, but we’ve uncovered the best early Amazon Black Friday deals you can shop right this second.

Peek at some of our fave deals in this post:

Carote Non Stick Pots & Pans Set54% off
Levi's Women's 94 Baggy Jeans53% off
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer26% off
Oura Ring Gen 3 Heritage Fitness Tracker22% off
Squishmallows 5-Inch 10-Pack Plushies38% off
Cuisinart Indoor 12-Inch Pizza Oven68% off

We’re so pumped for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and gifting season in general. Here are the best deals from Amazon to help you prep for the holidays! We’ve gathered gifts for everyone on your list.

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