Problem 3: Working Out
Simplify Your Life : Episode FLSYL-201
Problem 3 : Right now the Terry's have a Fitness program that doesn't work for them. Although they'd like to work out more often, Marten's daily commute to Manhattan and Annette's lengthy distance from her gym makes that very difficult. What the Terry's really need is an inexpensive and convienent way to excercise.
Expert: Geralyn Coopersmith: Fitness Expert
Solution: Create a workout space in comfortable surroundings. The Terry's learned they already had the components of a great home gym without making one single purchase.
- Cardiovascular
- Nordic track
- (Replicates cross-country skiing it burns a lot of calories using our upper and lower body at the same time.)
- Weight training
- Free weights
- (Adds a variety of training options and enhances what we call functional fitness; movements that are similar to things we do in daily life.)
- A physioball
- (For flexibility, as resistance for abdominal work, or as a support to use dumbbells or do squats, and flies the ball and pullovers and abdominal work.)
- A bench
- (Used in the form of a weight bench.; try lying down and do flies.)
Simple Tips
- The average gym membership costs approximately $40 a month.Take a look at what you have, see what can be used and then find a place in your home where you want to go exercise--not a dirty, dusty corner but a really pleasant room that makes you want to workout.
- Americans spend an average of four hours a day watching T.V. Riding a stationary bike or Nordic Track while you watch your favorite shows can be a great way to get cardio excercise.
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