It was such a gorgeous day out today, and Josh took the car out this evening, so I decided to walk the couple blocks to the grocery store to pick up this weeks groceries. I did try to limit what I bought knowing I'd be carrying it all home, but I still ended up with quite a bit: 1 gallon jug of milk, a couple of those Green Giant Steamers packs, a couple packs of Activia yogurt, various vegetables, coffee, etc., etc. Half way home, I was feeling the burn. The walk reminded me of those days as a college student where I didn't own a car, and always walked to the grocery store. It helped me limit my grocery list and my waistline - very efficient! I was certainly healthier then. I think I'll make this a regular thing.
I tried Danskin Now's Kettlebell workout today [Traci, is this the same DVD that you have?]. It was the free DVD that came with my 10 lb kettlebell. The instructor is a peppy woman named Gin Miller. The workout has a warmup and cooldown, and you can select between 3 short workout routines. Since I'm a newbie to the kettlebell concept (this was my first true kettlebell workout) I decided to try all three....... and boy did I get my butt handed to me. All that swinging and balancing really worked out my core in addition to each of the target muscle groups. I was sweating significantly, and I think I'll feel it tomorrow. My favorite move was one where you lift your leg and pass the kettlebell under it into your other hand. I think I'll add this to my routine as well. Kettlebell Mondays it is!
Well, my kettlebell workout is through GoFit (that's where I got my kettlebell from). The instructor is Sarah Lury (owner of Iron Core in San Diego). The workout that you have through Danskin sounds very similar to what I have - and yeah, those swinging moves really kick ass. The moves on mine are: 1. Turkish Getup, 2. Two-Arm Swing (this one has the swing between the legs), 3. Single-Arm Swing (also between the legs), 4. Alternating Arm Swings (also between the legs), 5. Cleans, 6. Front Squats, (also between the legs), 7. Presses. Mine also has a bonus workout on it that includes the same moves, just changes them up and changes the reps. Glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteYour walk reminded me of Cleveland - you know what will make your grocery trips easier? You need to bring your own bag (the sturdy recyclable ones, or I can send you one of my larger Vera Bradley bags if you'd like), that way you know it won't tear and once you have filled it up in the store, you know your done and ready to check out of the store.
I will have to pay attention to the move names next time (if the instructor even said them). I was so focused on not boinking myself in the teeth with the kettlebell, I was barely listening to what was going on.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the offer, but I actually just remembered to bring one of my own bags today. Thank you though, that's so thoughtful.
There was an LL Bean tote in my closet that has been waiting for this very purpose!