Do you ever feel like you don't have the time to work out, but you can squeeze in an episode of, say, Oprah? Me, too. That's when I turn to what I call the "commercial workout". During every commercial break of a one hour show, do 25 of each of the following.
1. jumping jacks
2. squats
3. push ups (regular or modified)
4. double crunches (-instead of starting crunches with your knees bent and flat on the floor, knees are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the tops of the shins parallel to the floor. As you perform a crunch, bring your knees towards your face, butt lifting off of the floor. Return to starting position; that's one rep. It's sort of like curling in to a ball and releasing.)
By the end of your show, you will have performed at least 100 of each, with a nice big break between sets. Not bad for TV time!
Fitness, food, & writing are my passions, so of course, a blog. As a certified personal trainer in Napa, where food is an art form, I want to eat it, enjoy it, & still be able to get in to my jeans. Anti diet, pro healthy lifestyle. I've spent the last 20 yrs teaching about food & fitness, researching, & writing about it, so I've got a lot to say. I believe in balance; don't forget to do your pushups, & if you love 'em, by all means, enjoy some pancakes!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
You've told us about that in class before...but I've yet to try it...I'll have to start doing that!
ReplyDeleteLove this blog...now I have access to all your wit and wisdom! Looking forward to more! xoxo Arvis
ReplyDelete