New Duds for a new Year

I am starting a new workout routine for the new year.  You may have seen it in a previous post.  I think I will treat myself to new workout apparel.  It is important to feel confident when starting a new workout routine.  I think it is one way to keep you motivated.  That is the reason for new clothes.  I will check out a pair of new asics sneakers, for maximum comfort for my feet.  Keeping my feet comfortable is a top priority for me.  I don't mind a little muscle discomfort, but I don't like my feet to hurt.  I also think I will pick up a Patagonia fleece.  Since the temperatures are a bit chilly here, and I don't want to have the heat cranked before my workout, this fleece will keep me warm while I do my warmup!  What is my warmup routine you may ask, well, before each workout I like to warm up with my reebok exercise ball.  I find that it is a good way to get my muscles stretched a bit before I start the intense workout.  For all of you out there that are "resolving" to get in shape this year, I would love to hear how you stay motivated.

Workout with Results

It seems to be all the rage now. Everywhere I look I see articles about Power 90 workouts! I am looking to get back in shape for the new year so I thought I would check out what all the chatter was about. I like the idea of doing a work out that can only be described as an insanity workout. One that will get the results I am looking for in a short amount of time. We all know that when we see the results we are more likely to stick with a program. For me, seeing the results in 90 days is a great motivator! Not only to be in better shape today, but for the rest of my life. I think one of the ways to improve your life on a daily basis is to do exercise. Whether you have an hour to devote to your daily workout or if you are more into a 10 minute trainer, exercise can improve your health. It has been said a thousand times in a thousand different ways, but getting your body moving is the only way to stay in shape.  Make this year all about you and your health.  Give it a try you have nothing but pounds to lose!

Treadmills are for Winter

In the winter it is hard to keep up with my fitness routine. I really like to get outdoors for my activities. In the winter there are a few things that we like to do such as snowshoeing, but in Chicago, there are only a few days during the 6 months of winter that we can actually do that. It is necessary to have a back up plan. Indoor fitness activities, such as a treadmill. They have come a long way since the first one I owned. You can now get a treadmill that has computers, and even a TV built right into it!

I guess there will be the occasional rainy day in Florida when I will want an elliptical to keep up the healthy fit lifestyle, but I imagine, that I will be outdoors most of the time. I enjoy the elliptical machine, it is such a great workout, and easy on your knees! I find that running whether it be on a treadmill or outside can be difficult on my knees. Another machine that I really enjoy is the stationary bike and the recumbent bike, they provide a nice workout with our being too difficult. You can change the intensity to suit you mood, and even read a book while you exercise!

For those who have to deal with 6 months of winter, they really do get their money's worth out of indoor fitness equipment. As for me I guess I will wait and see what the weather will really be like before I make my next fitness machine purchase!