So no excuses that you don’t have time. You have time if you make it a priority. What is the downside to getting started? Hmmmmmm, can’t think of any. What is the upside to starting? The upside is that you discredit that little voice inside ALL of us that says “you can’t”, “you are too heavy to weight train”, “weights make you bulky” etc. etc. etc. I beg to differ.
No more procrastinating! You are worth it and it is worth doing!!!! So here we go.
1) Find a chair in your house and take a seat. Now stand up and sit back down again. EASY. 10x
2) Find the stairs in your home (ranch homes have stairs too!) Go up and down them for 1 min. Use the hand rail for balance if you need to. Got it?
3) Find that chair you were sitting on a few minutes ago and stand BEHIND it. Place your hands on the outside of the back of the chair and lift it up to chest height NO HIGHER. Now return it down to the floor and repeat it 10x.
4) Go to your kitchen counter. Rest your hands on the edge of the counter. Step your feet back about 2 feet. Slowly bend at the elbows and lower yourself down toward the counter and then push back up again. Repeat this 10x. Keep your legs straight at all times.
5) Find the stairs again and take a trip up and down for 1 min.
6) Last but not least. Go back to the chair. Feet flat on the floor. Hands behind your head. Lift your LEFT knee up. Turn from the waist leading with your RIGHT elbow. The elbow and knee don’t have to touch. Now place your foot on the floor and lift the RIGHT foot and twist leading with the LEFT elbow. If you can’t twist, then just alternate knee lifts … this will help you start to get your abs stronger too.
ARE YOU DONE? Yes you are … for today. What about tomorrow? Do it again and every day there after. If you want to know what to do after a month like this … send me an email and I will give you more instructions. I will even post the workout for ALL the members to see. I know you can do this. Now it is time to prove it to yourself.
Have a great day and “see you at the gym”.
Comments
btransformed said,
January 25, 2011 7:32 PM
Hi Mary!!!!
So glad you liked it. Now that you love it I am sure you can keep it up. Way to go!!!
mskinner said,
January 22, 2011 8:55 PM
Mary Skinner
I did these simple at home exercises two days in a row, this is great.
Just do it do it do it!!!!!!!
mskinner said,
January 21, 2011 9:06 AM
Mary Skinner
Hi Lisa I just read your at home work out, I am going to do this today for sure. Thank you for the great advise!!!!
norma said,
January 16, 2011 6:53 PM
norma
What a great and simple thing to do--JUST DO IT!!
btransformed said,
December 18, 2010 7:57 AM
Thanks "didi" and "anonymous"! Exercise is really just movement and the more you move the more calories you use.
Here is a tip: keep a log of you workouts...I like to write a HAPPY FACE on my calender which puts a smile on my face too. Have a great day!
anomymous (not verified) said,
December 16, 2010 4:46 PM
This looks like the perfect way to start!
Thanks, and I'll be watching my email for Month #2.
didi said,
December 15, 2010 9:44 PM
Sounds great, Lisa. I enjoy everything you post in these blogs. You have terrific, do-able exercises and I appreciate your advice. Thank you!!
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