Brain Power

It’s a good thing for me that lots of the gym regulars recognize me, because I ONE exercise I like to do at least once a week that I cannot do alone. Physically impossible.
I take that back. I can do the physical part quite well alone, but the main key of the exercise [...]

Getting Creative

Since I hurt myself (almost 2 weeks ago), I have listening to everyone’s advice and taking things easy. NO, I haven’t stayed out of the gym; YES, I’ve changed things up to take care of myself.
For the past two years, I’ve been doing unstable super-setted workouts. I LOVE them. They make me [...]

One of the social networks I visit has a permanent thread called “GOALS.” I’ve listed a couple good goals there over: learn how to do a BB squat, do a pull up.
This week, I think I’m going to add one that’s a bit different: Go 6 months without having a minor [...]

Workout Plan for the Week

Ack. I’ve put on another few pounds… need to get a handle on my eating and exercise.
Monday: Intervals cardio. Chest/Back.
Tuesday: cardio, Legs/Core
Wednesday: Intervals, Arms, Shoulders.
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Intervals, Full Body Mixed/Complex Moves (ie. lunges with bicep curls/ step-ups with presses, etc.)
Sat/Sun: Rest

PunkRope: Fun in the Gym

Doesn’t this look like fun?

Happenin

Last weekend I worked as one of the organizers for the regional She’s Geeky conference. Two long days of “being on” and having the answers have left me drained. So when Monday rolled around with a return to normal life and schedules, I could not motivate myself to head to the gym.
I pushed myself [...]

Attention and Presence

I was on my way to the grocery store this morning, getting together my list, my purse, my keys. Next to my keys was my music player, which I almost grabbed. Plugging into my music while shopping feels energizing.
Then I stopped. It normally takes me about an hour to run through the [...]