Everything is easier with a blue sky!
The best time of day to exercise is... the time that will work the best for you. It's great to exercise in the morning because it eliminates the chance that life will get in the way, but if you are not a morning person this is not a battle you want to fight. Take the path of least resistance. I get it done in the morning but I love mornings. I do know people who successfully exercise routinely in the evening. Pick the time that will work best for you. Also, use mp3 players, magazines, TV whatever means necessary. After you decide what time of day gives you the best chance get n r done, start with small amounts of moderate exercise. Getting fit and making movement part of your life is all about moderation and consistency.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
Sit up straight and tighten up your stomach muscles for 2 minutes straight. Make sure to breath so you don't pass out.
Keep Moving
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
DO IT FOR LOVE
This morning I am thinking about how much I love my kids. It is almost overwhelming to realize how much I love them and how important they are to me. I know other people feel that way about their kids or other people in their lives that they love with all their hearts. That's really nice but what does this have to do with movement/exercise? After I was flooded with gratitude it occurred to me that I would anything for my kids, so why don't I take better care for myself. Everyday I make sure the kids get the right foods and exercise but I neglect my own needs. The people that we love, love us, and want us to be healthy and live a happy long life.
Today if you can't get motivate to move for yourself do it for the people you love!
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
If you encounter a set of stairs today. Go up and down three times without stopping. If you don't encounter a set of stairs make three extra trips that you wouldn't normally make. (bathroom, water cooler, basement)
If you are an over achiever you can do both. :)
Keep Moving
Today if you can't get motivate to move for yourself do it for the people you love!
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY
If you encounter a set of stairs today. Go up and down three times without stopping. If you don't encounter a set of stairs make three extra trips that you wouldn't normally make. (bathroom, water cooler, basement)
If you are an over achiever you can do both. :)
Keep Moving
Monday, October 4, 2010
WHATEVER IT TAKES
It isn't Martha Stewart or Good House Keeping but I have shorts, socks, and a bra on my floor ready to grab in the dark, so I can exercise before the kids get up in the morning.
Your body deserves to be treated with kindness! Be good to yourself.
Keep Moving
Your body deserves to be treated with kindness! Be good to yourself.
Keep Moving
POSITIVELY MONDAY
Make it a great Monday. Focus on positive things. Positive thoughts will increase your energy which will help you move/exercise. :) Positive thinking is also part of the path to fitness.
Already today I am happy for:
Two great kids
Hot water in the shower
Nylons that are big enough
A fabulous white watch
Colorful leaves to look at on the way to work
Positive thoughts = more energy. More energy = more movement.
Keep Moving
Already today I am happy for:
Two great kids
Hot water in the shower
Nylons that are big enough
A fabulous white watch
Colorful leaves to look at on the way to work
Positive thoughts = more energy. More energy = more movement.
Keep Moving
Sunday, October 3, 2010
HOLY KICK BUTT SUNDAY
How to run a Sunday so that your ready for Monday. Man I love a Sunday. Sunday is a holy day and to me the best way to 'get holy' is to do the things that make me the happiest. If I am happy I have more energy to exercise/move and be good to myself and the people I love. Today what is making me happy is cleaning the house, getting the Halloween decorations out, burning a pumpkin candle with the windows open and the sun shining in, making sure all the laundry is done, a dozen hard boiled eggs are cooked, two pounds of hamburger are browned and ready for easy use during the week. I know this doesn't sound glamorous but it's my own personal heaven. Having Sunday 'my way' is so energizing. I don't know about you but when I'm happy, I can take on the world. A well organized planned Sunday can be the start of a kick butt week.
Remember that it isn't selfish to get your needs met; be happy. It is more selfish to neglect your needs and not be good to the people you love. Just my opinion.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY:
Oblique Twist. Sit up straight in your chair or on a ball. Cross your arms across your chest. Keeping your nose in line with your spine turn your upper body to the left and then back to center. Do this 15 times to the left and then 15 times to the right. Try to keep your stomach tight and do not hold your breath.
Keep Moving
Remember that it isn't selfish to get your needs met; be happy. It is more selfish to neglect your needs and not be good to the people you love. Just my opinion.
FITNESS MOVE OF THE DAY:
Oblique Twist. Sit up straight in your chair or on a ball. Cross your arms across your chest. Keeping your nose in line with your spine turn your upper body to the left and then back to center. Do this 15 times to the left and then 15 times to the right. Try to keep your stomach tight and do not hold your breath.
Keep Moving
Saturday, October 2, 2010
NERD SATURDAY RULES
Those who know me might know this already but I must confess that I am a nerd. I have some massive nerdy tendencies that can not be denied. Take for example my Saturday morning routine:
I love to get up before the sun on Saturday morning. I go to the grocery store before anyone is up. I like to stop at my favorite gas station and get my car washed, put all recyclable water bottles in the bin, have a nice cup of coffee and enjoy a quiet productive morn. Nerdy I know, but you can't fight who you are. This morn I got up a extra early to blog a bit. Maybe the most nerdy part about it all is how exciting it is to me and how proud I am of myself, ha. For me the lesson is don't fight who you are, know yourself and be it loud and proud.
What are you going to do this weekend that is for you? What brings you joy? Happiness increases the chances of you exercising/moving. It is true that small amounts of exercise can help with mode and even dramatically impact depression but it is also true that if you are feeling mentally good the chances of you moving are higher. We all agree that exercise sucks, but is essential, so we need to find anything we can do to increase the likely hood of us exercising/moving and getting fitter.
MOVE OF THE DAY
Stand on a step with just your toes on the step and the remainder of your feet of the edge. You may want to hold on to a railing or the wall. Do calf raises up and down. Your entire body will be in one straight line moving up and down. Your point of movement will be at your ankle. The main work load will be in your calves, hamstrings and butt. Do this 20 times and see how it feels. If you were not sore the next day you can increase by 10 a day until you get to 100. Add when by steps.
Keep Moving
I love to get up before the sun on Saturday morning. I go to the grocery store before anyone is up. I like to stop at my favorite gas station and get my car washed, put all recyclable water bottles in the bin, have a nice cup of coffee and enjoy a quiet productive morn. Nerdy I know, but you can't fight who you are. This morn I got up a extra early to blog a bit. Maybe the most nerdy part about it all is how exciting it is to me and how proud I am of myself, ha. For me the lesson is don't fight who you are, know yourself and be it loud and proud.
What are you going to do this weekend that is for you? What brings you joy? Happiness increases the chances of you exercising/moving. It is true that small amounts of exercise can help with mode and even dramatically impact depression but it is also true that if you are feeling mentally good the chances of you moving are higher. We all agree that exercise sucks, but is essential, so we need to find anything we can do to increase the likely hood of us exercising/moving and getting fitter.
MOVE OF THE DAY
Stand on a step with just your toes on the step and the remainder of your feet of the edge. You may want to hold on to a railing or the wall. Do calf raises up and down. Your entire body will be in one straight line moving up and down. Your point of movement will be at your ankle. The main work load will be in your calves, hamstrings and butt. Do this 20 times and see how it feels. If you were not sore the next day you can increase by 10 a day until you get to 100. Add when by steps.
Keep Moving
Friday, October 1, 2010
ASK THE TRAINER
Happy Friday,
Today after work I spent some time at the Harbor Bar (HB) and put down a few coronas with a friend. As I was having fun looking out at the river enjoying a great time, it occurred to me that sitting at the bar drinking beer was hands down way more fun than exercise. Ok, it didn't occur to me at the bar today. I was just trying to make the connection from my beer drinking fun to this blog. (was a big stretch, ha)
Anyway, good job filling out the fitness survey this week. 100% of you have good hamstring flexibility. Good job! It was a mixed bag on the other question. Some work out 0 and others up to 5 days a week. It would be nice to get some form of movement in daily. Remember so many things count as exercise.
I am going to be doing a weekly fitness survey and a daily random nonsense survey. If you have some survey question ideas just comment and let me know. I will post your ideas. Sometimes I am too serious to think of funny random questions so I can use help on that one daily....
Also, remember that this is great spot to get free info from a personal trainer- ask away.
Keep Moving
Today after work I spent some time at the Harbor Bar (HB) and put down a few coronas with a friend. As I was having fun looking out at the river enjoying a great time, it occurred to me that sitting at the bar drinking beer was hands down way more fun than exercise. Ok, it didn't occur to me at the bar today. I was just trying to make the connection from my beer drinking fun to this blog. (was a big stretch, ha)
Anyway, good job filling out the fitness survey this week. 100% of you have good hamstring flexibility. Good job! It was a mixed bag on the other question. Some work out 0 and others up to 5 days a week. It would be nice to get some form of movement in daily. Remember so many things count as exercise.
I am going to be doing a weekly fitness survey and a daily random nonsense survey. If you have some survey question ideas just comment and let me know. I will post your ideas. Sometimes I am too serious to think of funny random questions so I can use help on that one daily....
Also, remember that this is great spot to get free info from a personal trainer- ask away.
Keep Moving
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