Getting Into The Skinny Jeans Workout

You all know I recently caved and finally bought my first pair of skinny jeans. I have worn them a few times already, but I know there still is work to fabulous wearing them. I need to tone my legs and hopefully keep my tummy from pouring over the top. Luckily for me, I recently discovered that Equinox offers The Skinny Jeans Workout, designed to, what else, help zip up and be comfortable when wearing these second-skin denim styles.

The name of the class came from the notion women wanted the “long and lean” look and to look fabulous wearing their skinny jeans. This workout hits all the major muscle groups with high rep, low weight exercises, perfect to create that long, lean and toned appearance.

I’ve always loved working out, but I can’t seem to get my huge legs lean enough to feel comfortable with anything form-fitting. So I was curious about this new class and hoped it would help me smooth out those dreadful extra curves that always cause anxiety whenever I try on any new denim styles.

This hour-long class was started by Equinox's West Coast instructor Molly Fox. It's a low-impact, whole body workout that mixes cardio fitness with a number of other workout styles, including ballet moves and strength training exercises. It focuses on your core muscles, including abs, thighs and your behind. It also works on your balance and posture because who doesn’t look thinner when you are standing straight.

The first part of the class involved a TON of lunges and squats, mixed with arm and back exercises using light (3 and 5 pound) weights. That’s right, we got down and dirty with thigh blasting, butt kicking moves. I felt the burn hit and before I knew it my legs were shaking. The second half was dedicated to ab work and good, old-fashion mat exercises that had the class on all fours, thrusting our legs into the air. Also, this class just so happened to feature lots of Madonna music, which helped me to really concentrate since she has such incredibly strong legs that I’ve always wanted.

I asked the instructor about the class, and she said regulars say they have dropped a pant size from the workout. She said the class really works because it targets those areas that go into jeans.

I will look fabulous in my skinny jeans!!! This class perfectly combines fashion and fitness to the beat of great music and makes working out fun. Working out is always rewarding and we all know the health benefits. But this class also has fashion in mind. Come join me in getting fit and fabulous.

Fabulous Fridays: Forever Your Girl In Skinny Jeans

I was never much of a fan of skinny jeans. I thought this trend couldn’t last more than a season. I say this because I believed no one (namely me) could possibly look half way decent in them. I saw skinny jeans on skinny, younger women. So I bought bootcut, flared and wide-leg styles to match my curvy body. But that firm belief came to a crashing end when my ever-so stylish friends Lisa and Tina told me about the skinny jeans at forever21. On top of that, these skinny jeans retail for about $15, depending on level of detail. That’s a cheap wonder and a great way to try out a trend that looks like it's going to stick around for another couple of seasons. So on my first visit to Forever 21 I tried on my first pair of skinny jeans in a clean black wash and holy cow were they awesome! This rocker chic style was only $12.50 and felt like any of my designer ones that sell for far more. They were soft, lightweight and had the right amount of stretch. Even better, the waist on these jeans were roomier than I expected and could be zipped up with ease. I topped the look off with a dark grey knit top with sparkling metallic sequin and beaded trim that retails for $27.80. I’m wearing the jeans with my patent leather Mary Jane’s by manoloblahnik. And the jeans will also look fabulous tucked into high boots.

Me in my new fabulous black skinny jeans:

If you are already in the know about this slender style, Forever 21 has a whole bevy of cool fall washes, treatments and prints to pick from. I’m already eyeing the grey pair.