THE GREAT OUTDOOR SLIMDOWN
SHAPE UP AL FRESCO WITH THE FITNESS GURU LORI SAWYER'S MIND,
BODY AND SOUL STIRRING WORKOUTS
Spring is here, so why not slim your thighs under blue skies and do curls with the squirrels? Grab your
best girlfriend and head outside for deep breaths of fresh air, all that good sun-inducing vitamin D and
the perfect jumpstart to a healthier, fitter, happier you. Whether you find a great local hike trail or head
to the nearest beach or park—no equipment needed (unless you want to bring a couple of bands)
—your spring slimdown is here.
Who: You—that's who!
What:—You're finally going to get into good shape, feel better, look better and live better.
Where: Outside.
When: Now!
Why: You're tired at suffering at the fate of your own hands—that sneak into that cookie jar or onto the spoon that lifts the mac-n-cheese into your mouth. You're over ducking mirrors and jumping out of photos. You're ready to look like you again.
How: Walk on the beach. Did you know you could burn twice as many calories walking on soft sand as you can walking on a hard surface? So, get out there and enjoy the sand and surf. At every lifeguard stand you come up on, stop and do 50 squats or lunges. In between every lifeguard stand, stop and do 20 pushups. If you're really up for the challenge, jog to one lifeguard stand and then walk to the next, then when you get to that stand, do 25 crunches. Sprint down to the water and back every so often. You can make it a calorie burning game—your thighs and your jeans will thank you. Before you know it, 30 minutes of intense exercise is over and you'll be feeling great—and inspired—on all fronts, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Don't live near a beach? Well then, take a hike! Just grab your bands and go. A hike in the woods is exactly what you need to get your mind and body back in summer shape. Begin with a brisk walk, then when you see the first hill, get your jog on. Once up the hill, jump to the sky 10 times. Find a sturdy log and do super-sets of triceps dips and step-ups. Every five minutes, stop at a tree and wrap that band around it to do some back rows. Every time you get to the bottom of a hill, do 25 bicep curls with your band. Invent your own exercises—the possibilities are endless. At the end of every workout, do your best to find a hill to sprint up. And then just for the fun of it, jump up and down a few times—seriously, it'll make you feel happy.
What to bring: Don’t forget proper attire for these great outdoor days: sunscreen, bug spray, good shoes and drinking water.
What else you can do: Pushups, squats, tricep dips, lunges, crunches, squat jumps, planks.
Are you ready to get your body back? Do you want more great workout tips, personal training, nutritional counseling or information on
Mommy-Moves! workouts, boot camps and classes? Contact Lori at lori@mommy-moves.com, 732.539.7711 or www.mommy-moves.com.
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