OK, I got out the weights last week. To be specific I dusted them off, placed them in order on the floor where I will trip over them and posted the workout routine on the refrigerator to remind me of the good intentions every time I open the door.
Studies show fitness doesn’t mean hours of work each day- short bursts of three 10-15 minutes can beneficial and last about 30 minutes. Not to mention matches my interest/commitment level! The routine I choose has 3 sets of combined exercises that work on strength, elevate the heart rate and work the upper and lower body at the same time. Supposed to do 3 sets of 8-10 reps per move. Sounds good.
Macho Babs would choose 8 lbs. weights- Inactive Babs chose 5 lb. weights. No sense in going crazy! First, bicep curls while doing squats. Supposed to be good for the biceps, thighs and butt. Next, on the floor for bridges combined with a chest fly. Getting on the floor is not easy and especially difficult with 3 dogs licking your face and impairing concentration. While on the floor I should do some crunches…. maybe not! Finally, lunges with tricep kickbacks. I’ve always hated lunges- mostly because my knees crack and remind me I’m not a spring chicken anymore! Thanks goodness this routine is only recommended for every other day. Supposed to do more aerobic work on the “other” days. Where is that trusty pedometer anyway?
Time for confession. I did 2 sets of reps, not 3. Boredom strikes again. Perhaps I need a a workout buddy… any volunteers? Remember the Active Boomer motto: Be Active. Stay Active. Embrace Aging™!
