Editor’s note: Thanks to XShadyside Personal Trainers Pittsburgh for sponsoring today’s post. Thanks for reading, and win a Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card by commenting on this post — more details below!
Ready to hit the gym? Perhaps with some stylish workout gear? Shirt by QOR. Shorts by Strongbody Apparel. Sneakers by Athletic Propulsion Labs.
First of all, bear with me today as we switch gears — somewhat — from fashion to fitness on The Style Guide. Does it feel strange to be approaching the end of the year? At least for your local menswear author, it’s definitely a bit of an odd feeling. Just yesterday, I was sitting down to write the 2016 Men’s Style Resolutions post and well, now, it’s onto 2017! It’s been a heck of a fun year writing this blog, so thanks for reading along. As it were, there are plenty of style upgrades I’m looking to make in the new year — perhaps you’re in the same situation — but there are other goals I’ve got in mind, too. Certainly, staying in shape and staying healthy just helps your clothes fit that much better — and it helps with how you feel day-to-day on top of that. And while I don’t pound the pavement on nightly runs or pound out quite as many push-ups as I’d like, it’s something I’m resolving to do more of in the new year. Just as with upgrading your apartment or upgrading your footwear collection, those little steps are important — and they can make a big difference at the end of the day! It’s all in the details.
With that said, it’s lucky for you and me both that today’s giveaway is more fitness-minded than solely focused on #menswear — you’ve got the chance to win a $25 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card, courtesy of XShadyside Personal Trainers Pittsburgh. Maybe, like me, you’re not based in the Pittsburgh area — if you are however, you might recognize that name. Either way, the big thing here is the prize — a helpful amount that can go toward anything you might need to jumpstart your workout game next year. We’ve talked, of course, about how to dress for the gym, so consider this prize a potential way to upgrade your gym look and provide a bit more motivation for pumping out some extra reps. Now, onto the important stuff — how to win this prize? You can either A) Simply comment on this post with a link to what you’d buy with the card (that easy!) — and know that you’ve got until December 31st to enter! Thanks for reading, and good luck!
Editor’s note: This giveaway ends at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28th.
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My husband, Brian, plans to get healthy in the new year and I fully support him. I had my own journey to health and weight loss two years ago. But he has ZERO gear. With this gift card, we could get him started with the basics including some decent shoes!
I’d put it toward these forever stylish MSU basketball shorts http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=104253746&page=2&cp=4406646.11400507.100506566.15504456.12674187&categoryId=71189776
Yessir, love me some Michigan State! Good call!
-Beau
I would buy an Under Armour Sweatshirt. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=110292086&ab=HP_4_P2_Apparel_UnderArmour_Promo_40OffUAFleece&cp=2460170.65752046&categoryId=118196396
Very nice!
I would buy some new running shoes to use once I recover from this Ulcerative Colitis flare. Being sick for the holidays won’t stop me from making big plans!
Very nice! Gotta get out there!
I would buy some new running shoes to use once I recover from this Ulcerative Colitis flare. Being sick for the holidays won’t stop me from making big plans!
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I live in northern New Hampshire and for the next 4 months or so we will have a lot of snow and a good way to get some exercise in is to snowshoe. That is what i would use the gift card towards. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11989187
That sounds like as good a pick-up as any to me — good luck, thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!
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I’d use it toward a pair of Quest Winter Women’s Boots – my feet are freezing!
Sounds like a good plan!