The 50's are a sandwich generation of fitness; we don't want to work out like we did 15, 10 or even 5 years ago, yet we aren't ready for the "senior" classes either. I'm revamping this blog to be a blend of health and fitness tips that I hope all of you "fiftysomethings" will find helpful.
***I am not a doctor or nutritionist.
Please consult your physician before performing any exercises or following any tips shown on this blog.
I found a new channel on YouTube today called plumtv. The workout today comes from Yoga with a View.
It is a 20 minute routine designed to help you to lengthen the sides of your body, allowing you to open up your heart center thereby giving you more energy.
If you didn't see it earlier, I also shared a link on my Facebook page for a free 21 day Meditation series with Chopra Deeprak and Oprah. Here's that link again: https://chopracentermeditation.com/home
This workout comes from the BeFit 30 Day Fat Burn program. It is called the Maximum HIIT Workout. It consists of alternating variations of jumping jacks with strength moves that provide your "rest" time.
Again, modify if you shouldn't jump. Do half or heel jacks or squats with the arm movements they are doing.
You will need a set of dumb bells. It is a 10 minute workout. If you have the time and the energy, do it twice.
Here's a list of the exercises you'll be performing (from YouTube):
Jumping Jacks
Bicep Curl
Cross Jacks
Shoulder Press
Leg Curls Jack
Squat Bounce
Push Jack
Pulsing Jump Lunges
Cheerleader Jack
Alternating Plank Ups
Rotational Jack
Pulsing Jump Lunges
Squat Jacks
Face Down Jacks
Please do a warm up and cool down/stretch on your own.
Today's workout comes from jessicasmithtv. It is a routine dedicated to your core muscles (abs, obliques and back). Quite a few of the exercises are taken from Pilates. If having your knees bent the way she does in the picture bothers you, you can adjust the legs until it feels right.
Since we are expecting more snow tonight, I thought it'd be nice to give you the illusion of working out in warmer weather....
Sorry I didn't post over the weekend--it was very busy, and then there was that whole time change, losing an hour of sleep thing....really threw me off my game (along with my dog barking at 4:45 a.m.)
Ready for your weekly challenge? This week I want you to pick one physical activity that you are doing and increase the intensity. Jump higher (or start jumping), lift more, go longer....any of the above, just bring it!!!
