Healthy Is Sexy This Halloween
5 fit-inspired costume ideas from genConnect’s Laurel House…
Studies show that 1 in 4 adults consume an average of 10 “fun size” candy bars on Halloween. Translation: Approximately 775 calories and 24.5g fat. So if the whole fit mindset holds true, you know the concept that if you make one fit decision you increase your odds of making another and another… then dressing up as a healthy icon this Halloween just might be your ticket to avoiding the binge fest.
So this year, forget about dressing up as a Sexy Devil, School Girl or Super Woman. Instead be one of the following fit icons. After all, dressing up as Jennifer Beals from “Flashdance” just might put you in the mood to move your body while trolling the neighborhood for treats, burning off at least some of those calories you’re about to consume.
Here are a few ideas:
- Jane Fonda
WHAT: Jane Fonda (or just an 80s Workout Girl) HOW: Shiny g-string leotard, bright leg warmers layered over bright contrasting leggings, LA Gear workout shoes, a headband snuggled into your frizzy hair held in a ponytail by a brightly colored large scrunchie.
CALORIES (burned in 1 hour of aerobic exercise): 444
- Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps
WHAT: Michael Phelps (or any other Olympic swimmer)
HOW: Wear a spandex bodysuit, speedos, or an Olympic-themed shirt (speedos is best for the “sexy” look), swim cap, goggles, and drape 8 gold medals around your neck.
CALORIES (burned in 1 hour of swimming): 634
- Jennifer Beals from 'Flashdance'
WHAT: Jennifer Beals from "Flashdance"HOW: Black leotard, legwarmers, nude leggings, red pointy heels, oversize gray sweatshirt with the neck cut out and widened, draped over one shoulder. Plus, permed big hair, gaudy hoop earrings, bucket of water (you can choose to dump it on yourself or not).
CALORIES (burned for an average 140lb woman in 1 hour of dancing): 286
- Serena Williams
Serena Williams
WHAT: Serena Williams (or another tennis pro)
HOW: Short soled color flared skirt or tank dress (white, pink or purple are best), matching headband, ponytail, Wilson tennis racquet
CALORIES (burned during 1 hour of tennis): 444
- Muscle Beach muscle head
WHAT: Muscle Beach muscle headHOW: Wear short tight shorts, a big arm hole tank top, and a wide belt. Add a dumbbell (even a fake one) to really drive it home.
CALORIES (burned during 1 hour of power pumping weights): 381
- Triathlete
WHAT: Triathlete HOW: Bathing suit, spandex bike shorts, goggles, bicycle helmet, bike, polar watch
CALORIES (burned during half Ironman Triathlon): 4,000
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