Fitness Cure

I am a HUMONGOUS FAN of group exercise classes. WHY? Because you get in and out in an hour – you are motivated by the energy of the room and it’s fun!!

For those of you who are THINKING about joining a class – here are my tips.

1) Get there early – like 5 minutes so you can secure a spot.

2) Make sure you have a water bottle.

3) Go with a friend until you get less shy.

4) Stand in the back and watch if you are just getting used to the class.

5) Stay the entire time and adjust your intensity level.

6) Get to know the instructor.

7) Raise your hand when the instructor asks if there’s anyone new in the class.

Once you find a class you love – it will be a lot easier to get to the gym. I personally started with step, then kickboxing, then spinning, then dance and now I’m strictly dance and kickboxing!

Yay! Since it’s Memorial Day weekend, this is the time to go SHOPPING for all your favorite fitness stuff as most stores are having HUGE sales starting today.

I would stock up on:

- a new pair of athletic shoes

- workout tops and bottoms

- home gym equipment like dvd’s and weights

- supplements!

Here are my tips on staying fit this labor day weekend!

1) Workout TODAY and TOMORROW morning. It’s good to get the weekend started on the right foot.

2) Keep a water bottle handy as it is very hot in most areas and you will need to keep yourself hydrated ALL the time.

3) Try to do something ACTIVE every day. Whether that means hiking, swimming, running/walking, etc.

4) Try to limit the alcohol – I would choose either Sat or Mon to drink. But not both days.

5) Hang around a friend who is a ‘health nut’ too – so you guys can motivate each other.

6) Don’t overindulge in anything…just have a little bit of everything you like when treating yourself at a BBQ.

7) Bring your own burger! I often go to BBQ’s bringing my own garden burger, or in the past, I’d bring Salmon and Turkey burgers. I’d also bring a wheat bun!

Enjoy the weekend and wear sunscreen!

Happy Memorial day!!!

 
Have fun in the sun! And give thanks to all who gave their lives for our freedom.