What to do? Freshen up!

Hair: If you don’t have time to shampoo, sprinkle a tiny amount of baby powder or a specially-formulated hair powder to absorb some of the oils. Bonus: your hair gets a boost of light scent.

Face: Try your hardest to wash before you work out so that makeup doesn’t melt into your pores. If you’d rather saw off your leg than show up at the gym without your “face” on, be sure to take some travel wipes or oil-absorbing sheets with you to mop up some of your sweat, post workout.

Pits: Give your armpits a quick rubdown with a paper towel saturated with water (soap, too, if possible) and pat dry before you reapply antiperspirant/deodorant. Layering deo over top of sweat (without washing it away first) will just trap stinky bacteria – ick!

Teeth/Breath: Even our mouths get stanky after all that huffing and puffing during a workout, so pop a mint, chew some sugar free gum, or slather on the new Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint Lip Glosses, which come packed with Crest Peppermint Oil for a burst of breath freshener in a pinch.

For even more tips on working out, weight loss and all things exercise, be sure to visit our Beauty & Style Blog of the Month, Burning the Scale.

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Crunch Fitness Super Slim Down Pilates Blend Workout

Looking for an at-home workout to add to your collection? Then allow me to suggest this one: Crunch Fitness’s Super Slim Down Pilates Blend Workout. It’s amazing.

I’m a big fan of working out at home. I love the being able to shape up whenever I want, plus it is ultimately way cheaper (and far less embarrassing) than going to a gym. So over time I have amassed a whole bunch of workout videos, and this is by far one of my favorites.

Blending the smooth moves of yoga with the incredibly efficient strengthening powers of pilates, this workout both knocks out a slew of calories and centers your mind. Afterwards, you’ll feel longer, leaner, more energized…and less stressed!

Easy to follow and completely empowering, this DVD is totally worth its $9.99 price.

So as you’re putting in those last few weeks of shape-up time before swimsuit season, I encourage you to give this workout a whirl, then share your experiences here.

Cheers to stronger, leaner muscles! Enjoy!

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