BROTHAS & SISTAS!!
MATCH UP CITY! This Spring I was sick and tired of going to the gym and lifting weights...pretending to know what I was doing and kind of waiting for the clock to say I had been there an hour. No. More. Mrs. Nice. Girl. I am experimenting in the fitness kitchen and LOVING IT!! Here are my personal opinions of the following...
Crossfit- I was scared. I thought people would be like, "who's that weeny?" Instead, I am encouraged, assisted and coached at Belltown Crossfit. I walk out of there smiling because the workout is so intense and just when I think my heart might explode, it's over. I am sore for the first time in months and it's awesome. It also makes me feel really out of shape, which sucks but is humbling. Without my man, I wouldn't have tried it. I'm so glad he gave me that little nudge.
Booty Barre- I am in love. This workout is fun, fast, difficult and usually all girls. I am freakin' sore when I leave and sometimes when I arrive. I love how dancer-esque the lengthening movements and high kicks make me feel. It's SO FUN! I am going to teach starting in September of this year. CAN'T WAIT!
Yoga- My first true commitment. It's true, the first thing I ever stuck with, in terms of physical and mental exercise. 2008 started with a DVD, then Bikram Yoga in 105 degree studio. 2009 I traveled to SE Asia and practiced at whatever studio I could find, did some yoga in Bali, on the beach and back in Bangkok. AWESOME. When I came home in 2010 I went back to Bikram and slowly transitioned to power vinyasa. 2011, became a certified instructor and haven't looked back! This year I went to Yoga Journal in San Francisco, took from Seane Corne, Kathryn Budig, Judith Lasater and more. LIFE CHANGING.
Walking- All you need is feet. My sweet and good friend Ginger Saunders is a walking fool! She walks all over Seattle teaching yoga and greeting people along the way. This Spring we completed a walkntalkwellness series. We walked, talked and yoga'd it up for an hour. Walking is one of those things that doesn't go away, it's not a fad, it's a journey. It's good for the soul, for creative thoughts to flow and to chat with a friend.
Gym with Dad- We show up, walk on the treadmill/warm up on the row machine and battle it out on the racquetball court! I beat him FINALLY for the first time a week ago. VICTORY!
These are my experiences.
Switch it up this summer and find a mash up of workouts YOU enjoy!
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