Okay, so today my mom & I went up to Superstition Mountains at 7AM to get some exercise and walk/jog the 2 mile fun walk/run. It costs $25 per person, and all the money goes to charity! I think that's so cool; get to walk and look at beautiful scenery- and it was even a bit chilly outside, and giving to charity!! ;D Of course it's an annual event, as the MARATHON (26.2 miles!!), half marathon (13 mi), 5k (i think that's 3 mi??), and 10k (i think that's 6 mi??) also take place. Anyways, we actually went because one of our family friends from CA was doing the marathon so once we were done with our fun walk we went to root him on! Oh my gosh...it was SOOO COOOOOL watching all those people run across the finish line!!! I cannot IMAGINE ever being able to run (or even WALK) 26 miles straight!! uhg, insanity!! I'm so proud of those people! Heck, I'm so proud of the people who did the 5k!!! :D
Anyways, okay, this is really sad & embarassing info I'm disclosing here (lol), but I couldn't finish the 2 mile!!! My asthma got so bad, and I was like panting, my mom seriously ran the whole 2 mile while I waited about 3/4 mile for her to come back and pick me up (which neither of us really minded except that we kinda wanted to do it together). This has made me realize: MAN alive I'm sooo out of shape!! Just because someone is skinny, does not mean at all that they are healthy! So me & my mom decided that we are going to make this year our get fit & healthy year!! I looke up online some routines that we can do without having to get a gym membership.
1. Bodyweight squats
No weight, nothing. Just you squatting with your
own bodyweight. Many people think that because this
is a simple exercise that it's automatically easy.
Not so. This really tests you. What you ideally
want to do is 25 squats in a row. Then take a short
rest and repeat. Doing this for 4 sets everyday not
only will tone and tighten your legs, but also help
you to shed fat from all over your body.
2. Jumping jacks
Everyone knows about jumping jacks. Few people have
never done them. This is what I'd like for you to
do to get the most out of doing jumping jacks.
Watch tv. Ok, wait, that's not all I want you to
do. When the commercials come on, do jumping jacks
for all of the commercial break until the tv show
comes back on. Do this for 5 commercial breaks
everyday. What's not to like? You can watch tv and
"slip in" some exercising.
3. Isometric butt squeezes (lol)
If you want to tighten up your butt and improve
it's shape, squeeze your butt together really hard
and hold the isometric tension for as long as
possible. Keep doing that with short 10 second
rests between each time you do it. Do this for 5
minutes a day, everyday.
No weight, nothing. Just you squatting with your
own bodyweight. Many people think that because this
is a simple exercise that it's automatically easy.
Not so. This really tests you. What you ideally
want to do is 25 squats in a row. Then take a short
rest and repeat. Doing this for 4 sets everyday not
only will tone and tighten your legs, but also help
you to shed fat from all over your body.
2. Jumping jacks
Everyone knows about jumping jacks. Few people have
never done them. This is what I'd like for you to
do to get the most out of doing jumping jacks.
Watch tv. Ok, wait, that's not all I want you to
do. When the commercials come on, do jumping jacks
for all of the commercial break until the tv show
comes back on. Do this for 5 commercial breaks
everyday. What's not to like? You can watch tv and
"slip in" some exercising.
3. Isometric butt squeezes (lol)
If you want to tighten up your butt and improve
it's shape, squeeze your butt together really hard
and hold the isometric tension for as long as
possible. Keep doing that with short 10 second
rests between each time you do it. Do this for 5
minutes a day, everyday.
Walking – If the weather is nice, it’s wonderful to
get outside and enjoy the scenery around you while
you exercise. However, if the weather has other
ideas, you can just as easily get an effective
walking workout at home. If you have a flight of
stairs, go up and down them a few times. (You could
even grab a load of laundry as you’re going that
way anyway!) This will help to tone up your legs,
while getting some low impact aerobic exercise as
well. If you don’t have any stairs available, just
walk around the house a few times – it may not be
very exciting, but it will do the job!
get outside and enjoy the scenery around you while
you exercise. However, if the weather has other
ideas, you can just as easily get an effective
walking workout at home. If you have a flight of
stairs, go up and down them a few times. (You could
even grab a load of laundry as you’re going that
way anyway!) This will help to tone up your legs,
while getting some low impact aerobic exercise as
well. If you don’t have any stairs available, just
walk around the house a few times – it may not be
very exciting, but it will do the job!
Jumping Jacks – These are always fun, as they bring
back memories of being a kid! Who hasn’t done
jumping jacks for fun as a child? Well, surprise –
they are also great cardio exercises, and good for
warming up, too.
back memories of being a kid! Who hasn’t done
jumping jacks for fun as a child? Well, surprise –
they are also great cardio exercises, and good for
warming up, too.
Pushups – These are probably not the most favorite
exercise of many people, but while they can be hard
to do, you can find easier ways to do them. You
don’t need to pretend you’re “Rocky”, and do them
with one hand; just do what works for you. Do them
on your knees, instead of keeping your legs
straight. Or, do them standing up against a wall.
You will be building up arm strength and working
out muscles in your chest area.
exercise of many people, but while they can be hard
to do, you can find easier ways to do them. You
don’t need to pretend you’re “Rocky”, and do them
with one hand; just do what works for you. Do them
on your knees, instead of keeping your legs
straight. Or, do them standing up against a wall.
You will be building up arm strength and working
out muscles in your chest area.
Leg Lifts – These are great for building up
strength and muscles in your legs. If you find it
hard to do the exercises with your legs straight,
try bending them slightly.
strength and muscles in your legs. If you find it
hard to do the exercises with your legs straight,
try bending them slightly.
Crunches – The best exercise for building up and
strengthening abdominal muscles. When you’re just
getting started, don’t worry about getting your
head all the way up. So long as you’re going up
until you feel the stretching of the muscles, you
will see some benefit.
strengthening abdominal muscles. When you’re just
getting started, don’t worry about getting your
head all the way up. So long as you’re going up
until you feel the stretching of the muscles, you
will see some benefit.
Jogging In Place – Jogging is a great exercise for
your heart. You can jog in place at home while
watching TV or listening to music. The only
equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes,
to eliminate any stress to your legs. Squats – These are wonderful exercises for your
legs and buttocks. You can even just try these by
sitting and standing up again from a regular chair,
if you’re finding them to be too difficult. As long
as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be
providing some benefit to your body.
your heart. You can jog in place at home while
watching TV or listening to music. The only
equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes,
to eliminate any stress to your legs. Squats – These are wonderful exercises for your
legs and buttocks. You can even just try these by
sitting and standing up again from a regular chair,
if you’re finding them to be too difficult. As long
as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be
providing some benefit to your body.
Light Weight Lifting – No, you don’t need to go out
and buy expensive weights for this! Just use
whatever you can find in your house. Start out with
something lighter, such as a can of peas, and work
yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk
jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.
and buy expensive weights for this! Just use
whatever you can find in your house. Start out with
something lighter, such as a can of peas, and work
yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk
jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.
Dancing – Dancing is a wonderful exercise, which is
great for your heart. Not only that, but it can
lift your spirits as well, and give your overall
feeling a boost. Step Exercises – Using the steps in your home, you
can do repetitions which will tone your leg
muscles. (Just remember to be careful!)
great for your heart. Not only that, but it can
lift your spirits as well, and give your overall
feeling a boost. Step Exercises – Using the steps in your home, you
can do repetitions which will tone your leg
muscles. (Just remember to be careful!)
I decided since I'm just beginning to workout, that I'm going to do it 3 times a week 30-45 minutes each time.
another good website:
I know this was a bit of a sloppy entry (sorry about that), but I just wanted to type it up and post it so I wouldn't forget! ;P
P.S. here is a picture of Superstition Mountain I took last year when I went hiking up there! Isn't it gorgeous?!
sorry for the obnoxious watermark ;) I'm a bit protective of my photography.
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