Secrets of Success

Power Plate

I love using the Power Plate at the gym to warm up and cool down, not only does just doing 13 minutes a time burn 126 cals (for my height and weight) but it also strengthens your muscles. Recent research concluded that this also helps to boost weightloss

Monitor Your Resting Heart

To see if you workout is truly improving your health. Periodically check you resting heart rate. As your level of fitness improves, Your resting heart rate will decrease.

JUMPING ROPE

I jump rope in the evening before do my strength training. want to make sure that my muscles are warm.

Walking down hill

I am not fit enough to climb a local landmark's steep 1.6 mile trail. For now, a friend drops me off at the top of the hill. Resisting gravity provides a good workout, and I am forced to walk the entire course to get a ride home with my friend, who waits at the bottom of the hill.

Trampoline

Being a mother, it is hard to find time to exercise. So when the weather is nice, I like to jump on the trampoline with my kids. It is a great workout and I get to spend time with my kids which is a double bonus!

Walking With Books

Instead of curling up in my favorite chair to read a book, I load audiobooks on my iPod and listen while walking.

Shake that money maker

Dance parties with the family are a great way to share laughter, make some memories and burn those calories. My daughter will even get dressed up for them and it adds to the festive nature.

Wii Fit Plus

I LOVE working out using the Wii Fit Plus program! For the very first time in my life, I ENJOY working out! :)

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exercise to music - it's more fun.

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make friends at your exercise class and then make a date to be at exercise class at the same time.