Danskin Now Kettlebell Workout & Grocery Workout

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!

Kettlebell Action

Today I did a little bit of stationary bike, which I really enjoyed. I parked myself in front of the tv, picked a course and went at it. It felt good to pump up the heart rate a bit, and work up some heat. I even left the door open because it's gotten a bit cooler out lately, and within minutes my goosebumps were gone. I also tried a kettlebell today for the first time. I got a 10-lber and used it with the March issue of Fitness magazine's Body Makeover moves. The moves are meant to be done with a 6-lb medicine ball, so the 10-lb kettlebell was a challenge, especially for someone with little upper body strength like myself.

Overall, the workout felt great and worked out the kinks in my body and mind that today had left behind.