Reclaiming My Youth With the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge

You might remember the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge when you were in school. You know, the one where they test you on various fitness exercises and make you feel like everyone in the entire class is in better shape than you. Okay, so that last part was totally from my perspective. But that’s how I [...]

The Easiest Way to Find an Exercise Partner

I have a real hard time finding an exercise partner. My workout schedule doesn’t always run like clock work. So it’s hard for me to commit to being in a certain place at a certain time. But yet I enjoy having the accountability that an exercise partner brings. Knowing that someone will be disappointed if [...]

Off Track with the Workout Plan

Lately, I’ve gotten a little off track with my workout schedule. My journal isn’t as colorful as I would like it to be (see What is a Colorful Workout?) My son is out of school for summer and I haven’t quite figured out how we are going to schedule our time. I was hoping to [...]

What is a Colorful Workout?

I started this week with a workout schedule in hand. So far it’s been awesome! I can tell it is working because I have had some sore muscles. And I am also writing in my exercise journal. Not only does this give me something to look back on to track my progress but it also [...]

How Can I Have a Workout Plan When “Life Happens”?

Okay, I must confess…I am way off track with my workouts. Am I still working out? Yes. Do I know what I will be doing for a workout when I wake up in the morning? No.
I used to plan not only when I would be working out but also what type of exercises I would [...]