By Miss November 2014 Heather Disarro
The easiest thing in the world for me to do is keep up on my physical fitness. Note: I didn’t say I have a 6-pack and a year-round beach body. But working out and staying in shape and healthy from a physical standpoint has been a way of life for the past 17 years for me. It started off as a necessary evil to play sports, but even after my competitive glory days it was a deeply ingrained habit I just couldn’t (and didn’t want to) shake.
Over the years it’s looked different: long-distance running, weight lifting, yoga, Pilates, Cross Fit, HIIT (high intensity interval training), walking. Changing it up has been a great way to keep myself interested and keep my body guessing. I can’t imagine ever subscribing to just one way of working out; and with the availability of options out there I don’t ever have to!
The one thing that has always been my biggest motivator, though, is getting outside. Do y’all realize how lucky we are to live in such a gorgeous state? Even if there aren’t a variety of trails or walking paths or parks right in your backyard, it’s likely that you can still get outside and find a place to run or walk. Or, if the weather is overcast, maybe open a protected window while following along with an indoor workout.
Regardless of what you do, that fresh air does wonders for improving your mood and creating a fun distraction!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get outside! What is YOUR favorite mode of exercise and how can you do it outside?
I’ve been so off of my exercise routine since the end of summer. One excuse after the other….gotta get going. Today was a perfect day to be outside walking. Thanks for the gentle nudge.
Walking!
I live in Bella Vista with hills everywhere so my walking workout is just that… a workout. It’s fun to get outside and now that it is cold, we just bundle up. Several years ago we invested in high quality layers so we can handle the chill. Well worth it. Besides, like you said, it is so beautiful outside anyway.