DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!

Sometimes we get caught up in what we want to do and what we need to do!

In regards to my training I do what needs to be done not necesarily what I want to do.

So what do I mean by this?

Well today for example, I was at the gym and did an awesome weights session followed by some cardio. My cardio was a bit of a mixuture of things as I was trying to have a rest day from running. So my first cardio machine of choice was the stepper. Why? Because it makes me work really hard without the impact of running and helps to make my legs and butt look better. Do I love the stepper? NO, but I love what it does for my body.

It's amazing how many women complain about their thighs and butt, but do they do the things they know will make them look better? NO. They find excuses "I can't run", "I don't like the stepper", anything to justify their need to stay in their comfort zone. Ok, so I sound like a Nazi! What I'm really trying to get across is that we do need to find activities we enjoy but sometimes if we really want to make big changes we need to get out of our comfort zones and simply do what works.

So if you go to the gym and just go throught the motions, stolling on the treadmill and reading your magazine on the stationary bike, expect to enjoy your magazine but don't expect to get the awesome body you have always wanted!

Ok, so I've had my little rant for today, on to the new toys at the gym!

Today I got to play with a few new toys at the gym and just loved them! Firstly there is a rope pull machine, which simulates climbing up a rope, awesome for your arms and back plus a bit of a cardio workout. Then there was this machine that is kinda like riding your bike with your hands (sorry don't know what it's called!) and it is a great way to finish or start off your weight routine! Then I finished off with these amazing Stationary bikes, I'm not one to like the exercise bike but geez I would love one of these. You have a screen in front of you which shows images of a track, other race competitors and the bike handles are moveable, so you are literally racing against other riders (and they all beat me today, wasn't happy!). So cardio today was lots of fun and I worked up a good sweat!

This weekend is looking great, the weather is beautiful and Cam & I might sneak off to Airlie Beach for a night!

I just love the weather up north this time of year, it really doesn't get any better!

Tonight we are off to a Curry night and I've been told to bring dessert! Me dessert, I don't really make desserts (well not unhealthy ones), I love having them as a treat but I don't think I would enjoy them as much knowing all the sugar and fat that goes into them! Anyway I'll have to put my creative chef hat on and come up with something.

I hope everyone is having a lovely week and enjoying their training but at the same time challenging themselves.

Have fun!

Hilds
Online Personal Trainer

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde on Wednesday 17th June 2009 @ 11:33:10

Updated : Wednesday 17th June 2009 @ 13:44:28 | Words : 573 | Views : 27 | Comments : 1

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what about apple crumble.
It's yum and you can make it healthy, if you feel like stewing apples, or just use tinned apples
But for the top use some museli and oats, brown sugar, some nuts.
Then take cream with you, so if everyone else wants to make it unhealthy they can, but you don't have to.
Not the best but it's alot healthier than some other options

EMAIL : kate@wdsod.com.au

Posted By kate on Wednesday 17th June 2009 @ 13:44:28