360 degrees of wellness and fitness
360 degrees of wellness and fitness  

360 Tips and Tricks: Devin and Gina's fun and interesting exercises, thoughts and insights on everything healthy.

Thursday, December 3, 2009
To workout or not to workout? That is the question.

I have to say. Being a regular exerciser is not easy. Very few people are committed to it and love it.
People always ask, "How much do I have to workout?" The answer is very individual. Some people can get away with three times a week, and others have to workout six times a week. You have to figure out what works for you.

I'm not saying that I'm old. But the older I get, the less I feel like running a marathon. My fitness goals change on an almost weekly basis. One week my goal will be to do 6 hours of cardio and three weight training sessions. The next week my goal may be to do 2 hours of cardio, 2 hours of yoga, and 2 hours of weights. I change my mind every week.

But my point is...I have a goal. I have thought about what I'm in the mood to do and how I'm going to do it. And sometimes....brace yourself...I just skip the workout and go for a long walk with the dog. There, I said it! It's o.k. to skip a workout, as long as you move in a different way. Just move.

If you completely skip a workout, odds are you'll beat yourself up about it. But if you go for a walk or a bike ride instead, you'll at least feel like you did something worthwhile.
Your body will tell you what it needs, just listen.

G ;)

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