We are getting ready to embark on another odyssey of the 30 Day Shred here at the Sisterhood. I do love me some Shred, but I will be sitting this one out, since it’s not really compatible with my herniated disc problems! I thought it would be fun to write about some of my other favorite fitness activities!
Hiking. Love, love, LOVE hiking. There is nothing that compares to being out, surrounded by all of nature’s glory. Honestly, I haven’t really hiked since moving to North Dakota. I dream about it – does that count? And when I do get back to the mountains, I plan on making it a hobby. Go here to get information on trails in your area.
Racquetball. I may not really know the rules or be the most technically-efficient player, but my husband and I are pretty evenly-matched and we are extremely competitive. I have some mad flying-through-the-air jumping skills, I must say. Beware -racquetball can lead to some painful injuries. I may or may not have accidentally made my husband drop to the floor after hitting him in THAT place. Oops.
Turbo Jam Cardio Party. Think dancing mixed with kickboxing. You can do it at home and it’s a hell of a workout! I don’t know that I can do the whole workout without stopping to catch my breath!
Just Dance for Wii. So fun! Great to do with a friend or the kids! I totally broke a sweat while playing this, although I don’t know if it was from working out or laughing so hard at my horrible dance skills.
Walks (with a friend or my husband!). It is so much more fun to have company when I am out exercising. It makes the time pass so much more quickly and takes my mind off the fact that I am working out. I have problems staying motivated when I have to use a treadmill or do more than a few miles by myself, having a buddy to chat with makes exercise so much more enjoyable.
What are some of your favorite ways to burn those pesky calories??