Fun was had by all at Desert Fitness Group's first Tennis Fitness Class. There was a warm up followed by footwork drills, and speed work, using ladders and cones. Once we had everyone breathing hard we tapered down to core strengthening. I made a lot of use of the plank exercise and included work on intercostal muscles (muscles inbetween the ribs), shoulders, knees and hips. The weather wasn't actually too hot as we found a shady court to have our fun. Look for some video and pictures from class next week!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Just get MOVING!!!!
You know those moments. Moments when you FEEL like working out, but you don't. You think I'll do it later and it never happens. Don't feel badly, it happens to all of us. But, remember this - you'll most likely NEVER get to it - so instead, do what I do, drop and give yourself 10. Do 10 reps of anything: push ups, squats, dips, etc. This small act will change your mood and mindset, as well as build the momentum to continue. While you may not have time for a full workout, allow yourself to lace in more exercises throughout the day.
Motivate: Commit to a simple goal and you're more likely to follow through. Give yourself something concrete to follow, like say, "By the end of the day, I'll have completed 10 different exercises, x15 reps."
Tip 2 - Go slow to go fast!
Admit it: Warm-ups can be a bit tedious. But, here's the thing, skip your warm up and your workout WILL be harder to get into and harder to DO. Why? A warm up prepares your body and mind for the exercise to come. It gives your mind, muscles, joints, heart and lungs, the opportunity to rehearse for the activity ahead. And we all know, practice make everything easier.
Motivate: A warm up will enhance circulation, initiate carbohydrate and fat enzymes for consumption, as well as increase levels of epinephrine, the hormone that helps you burn fat. Skip your 8-to-10 minute warm-up and you'll skip the process.
Motivate: Commit to a simple goal and you're more likely to follow through. Give yourself something concrete to follow, like say, "By the end of the day, I'll have completed 10 different exercises, x15 reps."
Tip 2 - Go slow to go fast!
Admit it: Warm-ups can be a bit tedious. But, here's the thing, skip your warm up and your workout WILL be harder to get into and harder to DO. Why? A warm up prepares your body and mind for the exercise to come. It gives your mind, muscles, joints, heart and lungs, the opportunity to rehearse for the activity ahead. And we all know, practice make everything easier.
Motivate: A warm up will enhance circulation, initiate carbohydrate and fat enzymes for consumption, as well as increase levels of epinephrine, the hormone that helps you burn fat. Skip your 8-to-10 minute warm-up and you'll skip the process.
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