Well, I have been out of town for several weeks and just beginning to get my feet back on the ground to get back into the daily routine. Schools about to start and I’m ready for some structure, day –in and day-out again!
It’s been so hot here that going outside to run/walk is just not an option, even early in the morning. I have found myself looking for ways to workout inside. Magazines are a great resource for me- so many ideas! I thought I might share some of these ideas with you.
No matter what your exercise choice is, the three “DO’S “;
Train Smart
Get Motivated
Stay Injury-Free
Sometimes as a women I can be hard- headed about making sure I do the exercise I had planned, so I can mark it off my long list of responsibilities and things to do. Always remember to think about your workout, if you’re ill, find alternatives to do, injuries will only prolong the results you want, so always “think” through.
Is it too hot outside, perhaps you could purchase an exercise ball, there are many easy exercises you can do using the exercise ball. I find ab workouts are much easier on my lower back, on the ball, and because of the balancing you have to do while exercising you are working your core muscles.
If your home has stairs, you have your own stair master built in, no need for a gym! Use your homes stairs to workout, no need to run the stairs, just do multiple trips up and down. I use these techniques when bringing my clothes upstairs, set my goal. How many trips? Also, I like to count the steps I take up and down the stairs, again set your goal, how many. If you complete your goal with no trouble, push beyond.
If you do have a gym you can workout in, remember to cross train. Sometimes we tend to get bogged down in the same workout, again, we feel good when we complete the task set out to do, but don’t get too comfortable in your workout routine. If you like using machine in the gym, cross train yourself. Start with 10 minutes on the treadmill (Hill mode), move to stair master 10 minutes (speed intervals), and elliptical machine 10 minutes (Hill or intervals if you can) then 15 minutes doing some upper body weights. You will be surprised what a workout you can get without spending long periods of time on the machines.
Lastly, I always use mind over my workout! Keep your thoughts good, happy, remove your self mentally from what your body I doing. Amazingly enough “auto pilot” takes over and you can go further than you think you can.
Have a great week! Stay cool!!
And – KEEP ON MOVIN’, MOVIN”!!
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Dear Dr. Mieres:
About the only time I can find to walk is during my lunch break. Is it better to eat prior to or following a vigerous walk?
Thank you,
Ruth
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Comments
Aug 20 | Vernita said …
Thanks for those WONDERFUL tips, Ruann.
~Vernita
Aug 21 | Melanie said …
Hey Ruann, great to hear from you ... I know what you mean about the Texas heat. But let's keep movin!
~Melanie
Aug 26 | Dorothy said …
Hi Ruann,
Your comments are very helpful to me. I fancy myself a self-starter, really don't like gyms (even though i was a PE teacher in the "dark Ages"!), so enjoy your alternative suggestions........keep on, girl!
Thanks, Dorothy
Sep 04 | Charolet said …
Today is my first day of choosing to move. To be honest, I hate to exercise but am willing to give it a go. Thanks for the tips.
Sep 04 | Charolet said …
Today is my first day of choosing to move. Thanks for the tips.
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