Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Big Gulps (Not That Kind)


When I write about breathing, I usually do it from the perspective of slowing down, of tuning in, of chilling out.  Today, not so much.

Let’s breathe hard today.  There are lots of ways to get to that point.  We can run, lift, dance, swim, bike, walk, or ellipt (that would be the verb form for using the elliptical machine, right?).  We can take the stairs.  We can race the kids or the dog.  Whatever it takes, today is a great day to put those lungs to the test.


Big gulps, people!  It’s good for us!

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

One


The new year can be overwhelming.  We’ve just had a week or so of celebrating and family and food and presents and and and.  Suddenly, we are back to reality and there is so much to do!

Here is my advice for today:  do one good thing.  Just one.  Maybe that one thing is going for a walk.  Maybe it’s drinking a glass of water.  Maybe it’s lifting weights.  Maybe it’s taking a much-needed nap.

Despite our best efforts, we cannot do everything at once.  We are not engaged in a race. 


One thing.  We can do it.

Monday, January 1, 2018

Monday Workout: Ring in the New Year!


We’re going to ring in the new year with… Kettle Bells!  Three rounds.


kb swings
30
kb twists
20
kb 8s
10


kb one arm clean/press
30
kb goblet squat
20
kb overyets
10


kb overhead high knees
30
kb overhead triceps
20
kb pushups
10