Workout 2011: Walking

Not feeling good today, I opted to walk around the neighborhood for 20 minutes. Not great but I wanted to do something.

Workout 2011: What to do when you're sick

I'm coughing, have a runny nose and am feeling run down. On days like this, I try to take the time to recover. I drink extra water, fruit juices, gatorade... keep hydrated all around. Also get plenty of rest. Otherwise, you'll drag out the sickness and will have more days with bad workouts.

Workout 2011: Day off

Took my day off in the middle of the week this week. Had a big day of work and didn't find the time. After work, I was exhausted. When you aren't feeling it, just make that your day off. Don't feel bad. Flexibility is key to keeping it up!

Workout 2011: Step Aerobics on Wii Fit Plus

Did an hour of free step aerobics on the highest speed on Wii Fit Plus. Watched the BCS Championship game at the same time. Energized!

Workout 2011: Running

Today I went on a run. 50 minutes. Making better time than I used to. Able to go further without as many walking breaks. Felt good about that!

Workout 2011: Snowshoeing

Today was another big snowshoe day. My longest snowshoe yet. It was an hour but I went further then ever before!

Workout 2011: Day off

It's my day off! But don't count this day out. It's a good day to stretch out. Still drink up your water and try to make good food choices

Workout 2011: Day 4

Today my schedule was different, so was my workout. I did an hour with Wii Fit Plus. The first 30 minutes, I did step aerobics, rhythm parade, Kung Fu, short and long running programs. For the second 30 minutes I did the free step and added in arm workouts while watching tv. My actual time was about an hour and a quarter, but my Wii Fit points added up to one hour of actual workout time.

Workout 2011: Day 3

Day three is another 50 minute workout via snowshoeing. Today I did more groomed trails and only a short portion in knee deep snow. Beautiful day in the sun. Have realized it's best to take several water breaks.

Workout 2011: Day 2

Day two was another day of snowshoeing. This time 40 minutes. Again in mixed snow. I'm getting more familiar with the equipment and how the different trails impact my workout. I'm really enjoying snowshoeing.

Workout 2011: Day 1

This is my first workout day of 2011. It's off to a great start. 55 minutes of snowshoeing in my new snowshoes. I've want to go snowshoeing for years now. This year I got snowshoes and poles for Christmas and was ready to enjoy winter in a new way. I find it kind of like a cross between two things I enjoy: skiing and hiking. I've found the more packed the snow, the easier the workout. That fresh, untouched snow in an open valley, through the forest, or down a dirt road... That's the good stuff. I did a combo of packed and virgin snow on this snowshoeing trek.