Hola friends! I’m sorry to have fallen off the face of
blogging Earth but this summer has gotten the best of me and I’m finding I don’t
have any time to blog :[ Worry no more!
I am going to make a promise to myself to get back in the saddle again and
begin post more often. I have fantastic
future posts mentally planned in my head and can’t wait to share them with all
of you!
Now, for those of you have also had a falling out with your
fitness routine because of the tempting, relaxing ways this wonderful season
provides (I know I’m slacking) here’s your chance to start anew! It’s sunny and warm outside so unless you’re
allergic to air there’s no reason to not be out there!
Tired of the same old running/walking routine? Here’s an
idea that gets you outside, with friends, and is super active: HIKING!
If you’re like me when you see that word you’re instantly
against the idea. But if my clumsy self
could handle it this weekend so can you.
And you know what is great about this activity? You don’t have to do it
alone. Currently I’m residing in
Virginia with my sister and brother-in-law, let's call them the hiking gurus. Whenever they aren’t working or go on a
vacation, they scope out the area to find local hiking trails. I used to think they were crazy—for me a
vacation is sitting by the pool enjoying a book. However, there is a mountain two minutes away
from their house called Carter Mountain and at the top is a wonderful
store/orchard where you can pick your own fruit! So we decided to hike up the
mountain as our means of transportation.
I won’t lie, at a few points going up some steep slopes I
questioned what I was doing there and who thought walking up a mountain trail
was fun. But it all makes a difference
once you reach the top. I had an overwhelming
sense of accomplishment, especially because I managed not to fall!
Obviously with the mental benefit, there are physical ones
as well. It’s a slow pace so you can
manage, even when you think you can’t.
It’s an excellent workout that combines cardio and toning. The incline from the mountain is an awesome
leg and butt workout, so if you want your butt to look good in that bikini try
hiking.
-Colleen
