Re-Fun Your Workout!

First of all, let me apologize for this blog being so late.  I know you were all just dying in anticipation of my next post! ;p  I got extremely sick, then better just in time to take my first trip to Kaua'i.  It was so much fun (after my digestive system decided to go on strike)!  I hiked, surfed, did a lot of walking, and a lot more.  I got so excited planning all the activities we were going to do; I couldn't wait to experience everything!  This made me think: though I love working out, I wonder if everyone gets this excited for exercise when they're not on vacation.  In my experience talking to people about fitness, I have found this NOT to be the case.  Most people have the Have-To's when they think of doing their routine; "I don't want to workout, but I have to."  Time to get out of that frame of mind and get amped about working out again!  Take a vacation from your weekly routine and kick it up a notch!  I know I sound like a Richard Simmons clone, but listen up for a sec.Have you been doing the same mode of exercise for a couple months?  Chances are you're getting tired of it or you're simply not looking forward to it everyday.  Do yourself a favor and ask yourself, "What activity have I always wanted to do, but never have?"  When you're thinking of the answer, try- for the sake of this topic- to focus on endeavors that are based on physical activity.  We want to get you inspired to work out again!  Start researching classes or lessons to teach you the basics of the activity, then continue on to more advanced classes or take what you've learned and go try it by yourself!  It's intimidating to go out that first time without an instructor or guide, but you can do it!  When I was learning how to surf, I was so scared to take my (er... ZJ Boarding House's) board out by myself, but am so glad I did.  I got a little nervous being out there with experts, but if you open up and talk to them, you'll find that, most of the time, people are really nice!  They all welcomed me and we had a blast taking turns on waves and empathizing when someone else would eat it.  One guy even broke his board.  Bummer, man.So what are you going to do this week?  Here are some ideas: swimming, hiking, inline skating, jump roping, playing a new sport, surfing, body boarding, try a new class (cardio barre, piloxing, and yoga for athletes are classes I want to try soon), and so many more.  Post your ideas here!An FYI for my subscribers: there are big changes to the site coming soon, including a url change, so please stay tuned!  I'd love to take you with me!Wishing you health and happiness always,Amy CloverFour Leaf Fitnesswww.fourleaffitness.com