Ab-Fabulous Fitness

April is the month where people dive into carb and sugar-deprived diets and hit the gym for mega-hours to strive to fit into that itsy bitsy teeny yellow polka dot bikini that keeps reminding you it’s nearly beach season. Slimming down is all about getting healthy, and not succumbing to frantic excesses. For all of those who want to get fit for spring, we’ve got tips and deals for ways to stay active, eat healthy, and dress the part!

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Appropriate Apparel

What’s a workout without the right clothing? Ditch the baggy shirts and shorts and save on form-fitting gear that’ll make you run faster, stretch further, and all around look good! Check out Athleta’s new 2012 summer collection for inspiration. Need simple necessities like sports bras and jogging shorts? Sports Authority is offering $15 off $100, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on the bare essentials. Whether you’re heading to the ski slopes of Switzerland or the sunny beaches of Fiji, you can save up to 50% off at the Sun & Ski Sports Spring Sale. But don’t underestimate the workout of a mountain trek. If you’re juiced for some uphill footing, Trekk Inn’s 5% off deal on all hiking gear and apparel is the coupon at the peak of the mountain for you!

Home Fitness

Don't like the schlep (or staggering monthly fee) to the gym? No problem! Turn your spare room into an at-home fitness center with our money-saving deals. For basics like exercise balls, leg cords, and chin-up bars, save 10% off $60 at Ripcords. If you’ve got bad knees or can’t stand the monotony of the treadmill, save $100 off the EX68 Elliptical from Horizon Fitness or $300 off the Tony Little Healthrider HRCR02411 at HealthRider. Yoga can also be a great way to limber up and slim down, and as an added plus, it gives you peace of mind! For all you yogis out there, save $10 off your purchase at APY 60’s Ultimate Yoga Program. Looking something else? You’ll find anything you need at Total Gym, and right now they are offering 10% off your purchase plus free shipping.

Outdoor Adventure

Fitness doesn’t mean you gotta be stuck indoors! Get in the spirit of the great outdoors with some good old’ fashioned fun in the sun! Whether you’re into kayaking, backpacking, camping, or something else entirely, you’ll find all the gear and equipment you need at OutdoorPlay for 15% off. If camping is your go-to, stay warm and sleep well under the tent (or, better yet, stars!) with 20% off the bamboo sleep sack at Grand Trunk Goods. Prefer the clean-cut green grass of the golf course in lieu of the rugged meadows of the wilderness? Golf yourself into shape with 10% off $150 at 3ballsGolf. Whichever activity you choose, they’re all a hole in one!

Food for Fuel

Now that we’ve got the workout over with, we can focus on the most important part of getting fit…food! No, it’s not the enemy! Pump your body with the nutrients it needs for peak performance and you will watch those pounds shed off the scale. Make sure you get all your basic vitamins for that extra metabolic boost. Save money by shopping at Jigsaw and get $10 off your purchase. If you’re camping or on the go and in need of a snack, grab a Eat.Think.Smile Baked Nutrition bar, which are $5 off when you order through Amazon. Don’t forget the importance of certain super foods. Natural berries and plants like Açai juice and goji berries can speed up your metabolism and help with weight management! Stock up on your favorites with 10% off at Live Superfoods. If you’re looking for a bit more of a quick fix, save 25% off any online diet plan at eDiets.com and choose the option that’s right for you!

Now, work hard, eat right, and have fun. You’ll be beach-ready before you know it!

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