Workout Hairstyles For Relaxed and Natural Hair

While pregnant with my first child, I gained 53 lbs. I remember telling my husband, "I hope that this little girl is 50lbs when she's born." Ha-ha! She wasn't---she was 8lbs 3oz---and ALL the rest was me. *shudders* I thought that the weight would just fall off; it definitely didn't. I didn't recognize myself in mirror and decided that I wasn't going to complain about it anymore. I put in work; lost the weight plus some in about 10 months. Exercising became a way of life and you can catch me spinning at the gym, pounding the pavement, or mellowing out on the mat at least 3-4 times a week. Working out keeps my body healthy, my waistline in check, and I ignore the stares when while I go back for seconds on dessert. I totally believe that you can have bangin' hair and a bangin' body. Here's what I do with my hair when I get my sweat on: 

Double Time Goddess Braid

Yoga (Sweat Level- 5/10):  
Think meditation, learning to control your body for health and relaxation.

What to do with your hair: 
Say no to buns as there is a lot of floor work and inversions. Say yes to messy low ponys, twists or braids.

How to: 

1. Start with a deep side part. 
2. Then split hair in half.
3. Dutch braid each side and braid to the ends.
4. Wrap the ends of the two braids in the opposite direction and secure with pins.

Ol Faithful 30 Second Style

Pilates (Sweat Level: 7/10)
 
Think Yoga practice with intentional focus on sculpting, toning, and strengthening your torso, while increasing flexibility, circulation, and mental/physical well-being.

What to do with your hair:  
Say no to buns as there is a lot of floor work and inversions. Say yes to messy low ponies, twists or braids.

 
How To: 

1. Divide hair into two halves. 
2. Pull you hair to the front and braid to the ends.
3. Crisscross the ends in the back of your head and secure with hair pins.
   

Low Fluffy Bun

Spin - (Sweat Level- 10/10):

Think a gym room full of stationary bikes, low lights, loud high energy music, and an instructor pedaling like a mad person.

What to do with your hair: 
Say yes to buns and sweat bands. You'll totally need it.

How to: 

1. Gather and smooth the rest of your hair back.
2. Secure where comfortable with a banana clip horizontally. 
3. Take the ends and wrap around clip, securing with hair pins as necessary.

Double Dutch Braid into a bun

BodyCombat (Sweat Level- 10/10): 
Ridiculously energetic, adrenaline pumping, choreographed confusion. Mixes karate, boxing, tae-kwondo, tai chi and muay thai. Someone quirking your nerves? Imagine their face in your strike zone. By the end of class, trust me, you'll feel much better.


What to do with your hair: Say no to those cute loose messy styles. Say yes to a taut style to keep your hair out of your way while your jabbing, kicking, and punching.

How To:

1. Divide hair into two halves. 
2. Dutch braid each half. 
3. Pull the ends into a bun.

Classic High Bun

Running (Sweat Level: Varies)
Go outside. Start walking. When you're tired of walking, jog. Once you're tired of jogging. Run. Then run real fast. So simple, yet very complicated. The harder you push yourself, the more you'll sweat.

What to do with your hair: Say yes to high buns and tucked ends. Never go with that cute swinging ponytail. Trust me---I regret it every time.

How to:

1. Create a high ponytail and secure with a Goody Ouchless Barrette. 
2. Pull ponytail through the mesh doughnut and fan hair evenly around.
3. Roll (or tuck) hair around the holder. Ensure that the holder is completely covered.

Viola! Fit body; healthy hair. They can coincide. My hair does get frizzy at the gym and I'll take pride in pulling it up into a big 'ol messy bun! Plus sweat isn't the enemy. Check out our Your Hair On Series: Sweat edition for 3 reasons why yoga pants aren't for running errands.

Mil Besitos! 
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