Reader Interactive: Weigh in with your FAVORITES

I polled a few of my Strong Figure ambassadors and contributors on their favorite workouts, clothing items, foods, and accessories in hopes to give our readers some new shopping suggestions. Check out what we picked as our favorites and then let us know in the comments section below what you would add to this list!

Favorite Exercise:
Steph: Burpees and Front Squats
April: Deadlift
Reagan: Pullups
Terri: Deadlifts and Snatches
Tori: Snatches
Dana: Double Unders
Abby: Snatches
Laken: Burpee chest to bar pull-ups (I need to find my kip again…not sure where I lost it lol)
Trevor: Snatches

Favorite Wine/Brand of Wine:
Steph: Pinot Noir / Bogle
April: Rum!
Reagan: Yuck.
Terri: Cabernet Franc
Tori: Hortons
Dana: I don’t drink wine. 
Abby: Barefoot
Laken: Yellowtail or Cupcake
Trevor: Not big on wine. 

Favorite Workout Shoes:
Steph: Reebok Nanos
April: Chuck Taylors
Reagan: Nanos
Tori: Mizunos for running, Nanos for CrossFit
Dana: Reebok Nanos
Abby: Nanos of course.
Laken:Reebok Nanos or Nike free runs, depending on the workout.
Trevor: Nanos all the way! Have a pair for gym, and just to wear.

Favorite Workout Bottoms:
Steph: Lululemon Groove or Speed Shorts
Reagan: Lululemon Speed Shorts
Terri: Anything Lulu!
Tori: Lululemon Groove Shorts or UA/Lulu lux capris
Dana: tight running shorts
Abby: Lululemon capris
Laken: Nike or Under Armour compression shorts
Trevor: Hopper shorts

Favorite Workout Tips:
Steph: Rest before you need to and never be afraid to go back to the basics. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
April: Never give up!
Reagan: You can do anything for 1 minute!
Terri: Listen to your body–recovery is key!
Tori: Listen to your body and rest!
Dana: Breathe! I hold my breath too much sometimes.
Abby: Your mind will fail before your body…. Keep pushing!
Laken: As I just learned in the final workout of my Superfit competition CONTROL YOUR BREATHING (so much harder than it sounds I know). Also always push yourself for new improvements. Obviously avoid injuries and recuperate properly but you will surprise yourself with what your body is capable of.
Trevor: Your body hears everything your mind says. 

Favorite Underneath Items:
Steph: No favorite. I really really really want a Lululemon sports bra. 
Reagan: Lululemon Engery Bra
Tori: A fun bra!
Dana: Nothing (Sorry, trying to be honest.)
Abby: Reebok CrossFit Bra
Laken: Nike sports bra

Favorite Lounge Around Clothes:
Steph: Lululemon Studio Pants and a Strong Figure t-shirt!
April: T-shirt and undies
Reagan: Leggings and a tank
Terri: Sweatpants and a tank
Tori: baggy gym shorts and a big t-shirt
Dana: Anything loose
Abby: Big T-shirt and gym shorts
Laken: LEGGINGS (and I’ll wear them anywhere I can even if I’m not lounging.)
Trevor: I LIVE in workout clothes!

Favorite Hobby:
Steph: Writing and Reading
April: Being lazy
Reagan: Mountain biking
Terri: CrossFit
Tori: Couponing
Dana: Hanging by the pool
Abby: Cooking
Laken: Cooking
Trevor: Horse riding

Favorite Accessory:
Steph: The Lululemon Bang Buster Headband
Reagan: The Lululemon Infinity Scarf
Terri: TAG Watch
Tori: Bracelets–lots!
Dana: Any hair clip that keeps hair out of my face!
Abby: Watches…especially Fossil.
Laken: Extra hair-tie on my wrist count? Lol
Trevor: Shoes, I have more workout shoes than most girls have shoes.

Weird Character Trait we don’t know about?
Steph: I’m an obsessive organizer.
April: Cursing
Tori: I’m weird in general.
Abby: I make myself laugh all the time.
Laken: Having no filter (Sometimes it’s a good thing and sometimes it’s not.)
Trevor: Saying “like” or “ummmm.” And constantly thinking I can’t do something.

Favorite GOOD for you Food: 
Steph: Sweet potatoes with coconut oil and cinnamon, nitrate/nitrite free bacon, and smoothies.
April: All of it!
Reagan: Protein Fruit Smoothies
Terri: Paleo Pancakes
Tori: Anything that isn’t bland.
Dana: Turkey Burgers
Abby: Steak
Laken: Right now I’m in a beets phase but I love all veggies.
Trevor: Grilled chicken and sweet potatoes

Favorite BAD for you Food:
Steph: Cupcakes, Ice cream, Cookies…
April: Yes please!
Reagan: Chocolate, ice cream, and sweet potato fries
Terri: Cupcakes
Tori: All of it!
Dana: Dark chocolate almonds
Abby: Anything with sugar
Laken: The Cupcake Company
Trevor: Grandma’s banana nut bread!

Favorite Book:
Steph: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini or the entire Harry Potter Series.
April: Anything by Dan Brown
Reagan: The Hunger Games 
Terri: Too many to choose from
Tori: Anything by Chelsea Handler
Dana: I can’t remember the last book I ever finished (sorry ….I know you [Steph] are a nerdamous)
Abby: Nicholas Spark’s Dear John
Laken:  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series and anything written by Chelsea Handler cracks me up
Trevor: Men’s Health magazines are what I read when I have time to read.

Favorite Athlete: 
Steph: Shawn Johnson People have actually said we look alike, plus she’s short like me and I’ve always wanted to be a gymnast.
April: Dana Linn Bailey
Reagan: Camille LaBlanc
Tori: Lindsey Smith
Dana: Camille LaBlanc
Abby: Julie Foucher! I wish she was competing this year 🙁
Laken: Christmas Abbott
Trevor: Pat Barber is my idol!

So there you have it…some of our faves. We want to hear from you! Chime in with your opinions below! Is there anything we missed?