Finding My Stride!

Sorry for the delayed post.  I've been having Internet issues this weekend.

So, after last week's post, I felt a little more motivated this week to MOVE MORE.  I did join a Taekwondo class.  I'll be going twice a week with two other English teachers who live in my area.  I can tell that the Taekwondo will be really good for stretching and a bit of strength training, especially the legs because there is a lot of kicking involved.

I also got out on Saturday to enjoy the day and do some running.  There's a great walking path that is less than a 10-minute walk from my house, and it runs along a river.  I'm going to try to get out and enjoy the path at least twice a week.  I like to run interval style:  run for 4 minutes and walk for 2 (makes it a little easier than running for 30 minutes…my stamina isn’t built up for that).





My walking/running path

The view along my walking path

And, I've decided to change up how I usually exercise and give Pilates and yoga a try.  I enjoy both of those, but I haven't done them consistently.  I think they'll be a better choice than my usual aerobic videos because my apartment isn't exactly spacious, and I don't want to annoy the person below me.  I’ll just look on You Tube for various workouts. 

By the way, there are a TON of workout programs on You Tube for all levels of fitness, and there is a wide variety to help you mix things up:  strength training, cardio, dancing, Pilates, yoga, walking, etc.  Many of the videos are done by well-known fitness experts: Jillian Michaels, Denise Austin, Leslie Sansone, Chris Freytag, etc.  Do you use workout videos?  If so, what are some of your favorites?  Do you have a favorite instructor?

Instead of a poem this week, I’m sharing a link to a song that was in my head Saturday as I was running and getting back into an exercise groove.  I think it’s a good source of motivation to get up and moving.  It may just be my theme song for the month!  Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu7i0fnmW64