A key to goal setting is making it Time bound. If you want to lose weight, get in shape, whatever; then make a deadline. For example, if you want to take up running to lose weight, sign up for a 5k that's 8-12 weeks away. Now you have a deadline associated with your goal that you can work toward. … [Read more...]
Playground Fitness!
While the temperatures here in Columbia have been over 100 degrees everyday for the last couple of weeks, it's still just too nice outside to stay indoors for every workout. There's something mentally and physically invigorating to taking your workout outdoors to your local park or playground. The great news for us in Columbia is that the Columbia Riverfront Park just added this Fitness Zone with lots of body weight machines that you can use to get a full body workout. Hands down, this outdoor gym will have the best view in town, since it's all overlooking the historic Columbia Canal. Even if you need to use an elliptical because you're getting over injury, guess what? They have one. I encourage everyone to get out there and check it out. That said, if you don't have a nice outdoor gym like this one locally, you can still get in a great workout on the playground. Fix.com recently published this great full body workout that you can do at just about any playground. Check out … [Read more...]
Keep climbing!
Our mental attitude goes a long way to our success in our fitness journey. If you focus on how hard the exercise is, or how much you don't want to exercise, then your results will falter. That's why it's important to find exercise that you enjoy doing. Having a positive outlook and focusing on the successes, even small ones, will have a great impact on how well you do in your fitness journey. … [Read more...]
Great Global Running Day Run!
Great run today for Global Running day! Thanks to everyone who showed up to run! It was over 90 degrees out but we did it! Thanks to 24/7 Health and Fitness and Pilates Bodies by Victoria for their support! … [Read more...]
Motivational Quote for the Day
If you've been telling yourself you need to start exercising, this is a great reason to start today! … [Read more...]