Jumping Rope is a fun, fabulous full body aerobic workout. It is also a cheap and quick way to stay in shape. A jump rope is an essential for nearly anyone’s home gym. The beauty of a jump rope is you can get a great workout, in a short amount of time, and it is […]
Grokker Has It All — Food, Workouts, Yoga, Fun! #beabetteryou
Do you ever have days when you want to workout, but just do not have much time? We all do. On those days I find that a quick at-home workout does the trick. Having a few options can go a long way to helping you achieve your fitness and health goals. Grokker is on online […]
A Great Light For Night Cycling!
During those beautiful Summer evenings we just want to stay outside! While it is light later, sometimes we have so much fun we want to stay out even later and enjoy the cooler evening. If cycling, a bright light is essential for our safety. The Team Obsidian Bike Light Set is bright, easy to mount […]
Review: Salsa Dance Workout #danceworkout
I love dance aerobic workouts that actually use dance movements. It is a subjective distinction as most movements can be dance movements. However, there is a difference between dance aerobics intended for exercise and dance intended for socializing or creative expression. Occasionally, there are dance workouts that make a good compromise between exercise and dance […]
Today’s Workout: Zombies, Run!
Today’s workout was a mission from the “Zombies, Run!” phone app. I started this one a few weeks ago, but became distracted and kind of forgot about it. Wow! I forgot how fun it is. I am not much of a runner, but the combination of the unfolding story, my own music, and the simple […]
Today’s workout: Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp dvd
Today’s workout was Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp workout dvd with Ariane Hundt. I rented this one from www.kineticflix.com and it was my first time following it. Equipment Used: Looped resistance band, an exercise step, a yoga mat (optional), a wall and a chair. First impressions: This was a fun, challenging workout using body-weight calisthenics, resistance […]
Impressions: Serene workout from Michael Olaide’s Savage and Serene DVD
The “Savage and Serene” workout dvd with Michael Olajide and Leila Feizel features two workouts. The “Savage” workout is from Olajide’s Aerobox workouts. It is an aerobic workout combining exercises from shadow boxing, rope jumping, and some conditioning exercises such as ump squats and body-weight squats. In this entry, I want to concentrate on my […]
Today’s workout: Swimming and Stretching from Savage and Serene
Today, I enjoyed a couple of workouts. In the morning, I walked 4 miles round trip to and from my swimming class and also took a 30 minute swimming class. The total time is about 90 minutes of activity. Later, I practiced hoop dancing for 20 minutes then followed the stretching portion of the dvd: […]
