Weather Excuses

 

         I'm not a big fan of cold weather. I could stand it to a point, but when the wind is blowing and the sidewalk is icy, I prefer to stay indoors and find some activity that will contribute to my fitness, and still allow me not to freeze. Today it is in the lower 30s which is still OK with me, but tomorrow when it will be 8 degrees, I will be indoors. I will spend some time on the treadmill, and perhaps going up and down the stairs, or on the exercise bike.
     I will most likely get to enjoy my mini-trampoline, rebounding. These trampolines are fairly inexpensive, don't take up much room, and still manage to get your heart pumping. They also help move your lymph fluid around which helps rid your bodies of toxins. You can YOUTUBE "rebounding" and learn the benefits of using a mini-trampoline. Just remember that it is YOUTUBE, and some of the advice is not always exactly correct. Do a little research and do what is right for you. For me, I do a routine that lasts about 10-15 minutes and it is a combination of play and workout. I do not have the best knees and I have a relatively new hip, but I do not have any issues with the impact received bouncing on a trampoline. 
     Whether you use a bike, treadmill, a trampoline, or just do calisthenics, you can stay out of the weather and still get your heart pumping and get just a little bit fitter. Of course, you can choose to be more "hard-core" than I am, and go out in the cold and do your training there. Either way, have fun, and play hard.

In or Out...Have Fun