My (Attempt At) Morning Workouts Part 1: Overcoming Resistance
So, as a rule, I try to stick to the goals that I set for myself. But when my body refuses to comply, it makes things a bit more difficult. As I noted in a post earlier this week, I’m attempting to switch to morning workouts. This means waking up about 1-1.5 hrs earlier to fit … Read more
Workout Enhancement: Using Music to Set the Tempo
I almost always use music during my workouts. I find that it not only helps to keep me motivated and energized, but it is also a great way to set the tempo for endurance training. How It Works To simplify, think of the way that dancers move during a performance. Generally speaking, their movements match … Read more
This Week’s Challenge: Switching to Morning Workouts
I typically work out in the evening between 4:30 and 7:00PM. As a full time dissertation student and freelance writer, my schedule is currently as flexible as anyone could ask for. I originally chose this time-frame because my kickboxing and aqua aerobics classes were within it. But then I developed a habit of leaving my … Read more
Hair Issues: What’s A Woman To Do?
Generally, I have no qualms about my hair. It is curly. One might even say it’s nappy. But I love it on me. The problem is that with me working out 5-6 days a week, it’s been a pain in the *you know what!* to manage. I work out hard, so I sweat buckets and … Read more
I Eat My Carbs at Night
On a whim, I recently decided to change my carb eating habits by consuming them at night instead of during the daytime. My reasoning had more to do with appearance than anything else. You know how you wake up looking fresh and slim? All your water weight is gone and your body has just come … Read more
Kickboxing Is My New Favorite Workout
I may have mentioned some time ago that a certain kickboxing class I took kicked my butt. After that class I realized that, even though I was in good shape, I could definitely improve my routine by incorporating kickboxing into my regular routine. Lo and behold, I now plan the rest of my week around … Read more
I Workout (Almost) Every Day…and I LOVE it.
No lie. Monday-Friday every week. Saturdays and Sundays when I need a pick-me-up. To be honest, there was a time when I thought that people who work out every day must either be really vain or just plain crazy. Who has the time or the energy for all that sweat and pain? Well, apparently I … Read more
Jogging Kicked My Butt…High Impact Cardio Makes a Difference!
Yesterday, after a (very long) period away from the sport of running, I decided to take a 3 mile jog around the track of my gym. Boy, did it kick my butt! I’ve been working out 3-4 times a week with yoga, spinning, and aerobic swimming, so I was confident that I was in great … Read more
