Monday Workout: Before we celebrate!

Before we all check out for the holiday, we can squeeze in one last workout, right?  Three rounds.

kb swings

kb twists

kb 8s

Xiser

squats

hamstring curls

opposite knees

bench press

pretty princesses

Four MORE things...

I guess I’ll stick with the theme:  here are four reasons to keep working out:

1.     Live longer!  Exercise leads to positive outcomes against most of the common causes of death.

2.     Live better!  We really don’t want to live longer if we’re stuck in a wheelchair and unable to use our faculties.  Exercise keeps our bodies working well and our brains sharp.

3.     Look cuter!  Exercise shapes our bodies, but more importantly, it builds our confidence by showing us what we can achieve.  Confidence is sexy!

4.     Feel good!  Exercise lifts mood.  It also helps us play longer and more enthusiastically.

Four More Things

I’m just in the mood for the number four this week.  Maybe I’ve fallen into an episode of Sesame Street?  When we’re thinking about what we need for fitness, there are four areas we want to include.  They are:

1.     Cardio.  We need to get our heart rate up and our lungs pumping.  Cardio burns calories, improves mood, and increases longevity.

2.     Strength.  Building muscle helps keep us lean.  We need weight work to build strong bones.  Also, we look cool with muscles.

3.     Flexibility.  It’s not just about being able to touch our toes.  Flexibility work ensures that we have an appropriate range of motion to do things like reach stuff on the top shelf in the kitchen and tie our shoes and check behind us when we’re backing up the car.

4.     Balance.  Falling down is not fun.  It leads to all kinds of nasty injuries, not just bruised self-esteem.