C is for Cycle
April 4th 2011 14:14
Category: What's Really Good For you
The A to Z blogging challenge letter of the day is C.
I just wrote about cool cycling clothing over on Sylvie a la mode....and will continue to sing the praises of Cycling. So my word of the day on Body Mad is also Cycling.
Exercise does not have to be drudgery. Dragging myself to the gym, shutting myself inside makes me sad. I am also a multitasker. Cycling allows me to get fit while running errands and spending fun time with the kids. Bonus!
Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym.
~ Bill Nye, science guy (scientist and producer of public TV science programs)
Back to the word of the day - Cycling. If you live in a wacky weather state like I do, then you can't always hop on your bike....in fact, mine is still hanging in the garage waiting for the thunderstorms and snow to subside, yes April 4th and the weather gurus are calling for snow....right after the lightening dies down.
Daughters new birthday bike....also hanging in the garage....but the time is coming so ......
Prepare for Cycling with exercises that strengthen the Core , another important C-word.
Plank
Lie on your front, weight supported your by toes and forearms. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Perform three sets.
Lunges
Stand with feet together, hands on hips. Lunge forward with your left foot and bend your knees. Repeat on the right side. Perform four sets of 15 with 30 seconds rest between each set.
Superman
Lie facing the floor, with arms and legs outstretched. Raise your arms and leg up a few inches and hold for a count of 10. Perform three sets.
One-legged squats
Take the weight on your left leg and lift the right leg an inch or so off the floor. If you need to, use a chair for balance.
Slowly bend your left knee as much as you can, pushing your bottom back.
Straighten your leg and repeat, keeping your right foot off the floor at all times. Perform four slow sets of 15 on each leg.
Ta Da! now hit the road!
I just wrote about cool cycling clothing over on Sylvie a la mode....and will continue to sing the praises of Cycling. So my word of the day on Body Mad is also Cycling.
Exercise does not have to be drudgery. Dragging myself to the gym, shutting myself inside makes me sad. I am also a multitasker. Cycling allows me to get fit while running errands and spending fun time with the kids. Bonus!
Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym.
Back to the word of the day - Cycling. If you live in a wacky weather state like I do, then you can't always hop on your bike....in fact, mine is still hanging in the garage waiting for the thunderstorms and snow to subside, yes April 4th and the weather gurus are calling for snow....right after the lightening dies down.
Daughters new birthday bike....also hanging in the garage....but the time is coming so ......
Prepare for Cycling with exercises that strengthen the Core , another important C-word.
Plank
Lie on your front, weight supported your by toes and forearms. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Perform three sets.
Lunges
Stand with feet together, hands on hips. Lunge forward with your left foot and bend your knees. Repeat on the right side. Perform four sets of 15 with 30 seconds rest between each set.
Superman
Lie facing the floor, with arms and legs outstretched. Raise your arms and leg up a few inches and hold for a count of 10. Perform three sets.
One-legged squats
Take the weight on your left leg and lift the right leg an inch or so off the floor. If you need to, use a chair for balance.
Slowly bend your left knee as much as you can, pushing your bottom back.
Straighten your leg and repeat, keeping your right foot off the floor at all times. Perform four slow sets of 15 on each leg.
Ta Da! now hit the road!
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