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Need Motivation? Challenge Yourself to Something
In 2008 I've decided that (at some point this year) I am going to be able to run a seven minute mile, like I could in high school — yikes. Challenging myself to new things is one way that keeps things exciting for me because I am always so proud of myself after I've reached my goal. Once I accomplish it, I'll move onto something else.
Need Motivation? Dance like Granny
I love to dance around the house - it burns some extra calories, gives me a little pick me up, and makes my girls laugh and dance too. Which makes me laugh with joy; they are so cute when they dance. Well here is another cutie dancing around, and in a gym no less.
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Pass Gym Time With Healthy Competition
Watching TV, listening to music, and perusing magazines are all great ways to pass the time when you're on a cardio machine, but even those can get boring. They also require a bit of attention, compromising a good workout — you can't turn pages while doing sprint intervals. When you need a little motivation, utilize your fellow gym-goers and compete with a stranger.
Words That Move You . . .
"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.'
Powerhouse Hit the Deck Workout System
Powerhouse Hit the Deck ($20) is a new workout system that you can do "anywhere, anytime, with no fitness equipment needed." It's made up of 35 color-coded cards and an interval timer. Each card has a strength/cardio exercise on it, and its color denotes the exercise's level of difficulty.
Tweet What You Eat: Food Journals in the Digital Age
If the whole world knew what you ate all day, would it motivate you to make better food choices? That's what the folks behind Tweet What You Eat (TWYE) are hoping.
TWYE is a Twitter-based online food diary that is updated in real time via the web or a text message. And unless a member has opted to keep their diary private, the 15,000 (and growing) members of TWYE get to see what you eat, all day, every day.
Need Workout Motivation? Try the Five-Minute Rule
Whether you're just getting into a regular exercise routine or you've been following one for years, some days it's just so tough to motivate yourself to pull on a sports bra and lace up your sneaks. There are millions of excuses out there not to exercise, but you know you always feel better after you do. If that vague memory of post-workout bliss is not enough to get you moving, try the five-minute rule by health and fitness coach Amelia Burton.
Words That Move You . . .
"Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall."
—Tobias George Smollett
Need some more motivation? Check out all of my words that move you.
Gear Review: Polar RS300X Heart Rate Monitor With Foot Pod
I love training with a heart rate monitor, and Polar is my favorite brand. These days I have been working out with the RS300X ($170). Designed with running in mind, this HRM is great for other sports as well.
Natalie Coughlin: From the Olympics to DWTS
Last season on Dancing With the Stars, we saw gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson win gold, and this year we're watching Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin compete on land.
She made it through the first week, dancing a salsa with Alec Mazo and wowed us last night with her quick step. Although busy dancing and rehearsing, Natalie took time out of her day to answer a few questions on topics ranging from Pilates to her opinion on the ban on high-tech swimsuits.
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