This past week fitness became fun again. There was a new sense of balance in my workouts, even though mother nature here in New England didn't make it any easier, rain, rain and 50 degrees; not exactly a motivating way to get outdoors!
With the less desirable weather, I was forced to take to other workouts like the stairmaster, intervals on the treadmill (i cant stand running for distance on those things), TRX here at home, and weight lifting at the gym. I wasn't able to get as many outdoors runs in as I would have liked, but hopefully this week will brighten up a bit.
Well, this past weeks workouts seem pretty standard and those sometimes can be the monotonous ones that set us up for long term compliance and eventually failure with our programs. What are the alternatives? Get yourself set up in a recreational sports league (I happen to be in a competitive over 30 mens baseball league www.gsbl.net ) and go mountain biking; two summer sports that give me the competitiveness and way to integrate my training into something more than just how I look/feel/etc.
Other recreational sports that are great training tools and making training in the gym more exciting and motivating are mountain biking, hiking, tennis, swimming, and even some serious yard work can do your body some good! These recreational activities incorporate full body movements and build real life strength and endurance. Don't think of hauling/chopping wood or rocks and clearing mulch beds as tedious work? If you enjoy being outside and want some great activity for your body to compliment (not replace) your training program, you can really reap the benefits of staying active!
If you are local, check out FOMBA (Friends of Massabesic Bicyling Assocation) where one of the most extensive and accessible single and double track mountain biking trails exist...its a blast. So much fun that I added it into my weekly routine (Friday late afternoons :) if you want to join us)
Other great rec spots in the greater Manchester area:
Well, no matter what your recreation is, use it for your remediation; the correction of something bad or defective! ....the fight for fitness!
Best in training!
Joe
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