Would You Just Look At It, Flex Flex!

Fitness/being healthy has become a major part of my life. I find in certain ways it provides me something to do on the long days of summer and a sense of reward that comes with no other activity.

For the most part my fitness routine is lacking the element of a gym. So with a set of weights and a trail, I made do with other exercises.

For example:

1. Tap & Pulls
2. Cross Squats
3. Squats + Torso Twist Punches
4. Half Jacks - my favorite
5. Plyo Wall Push Ups/Regular Push Ups.

I often times limit myself to the same exercise, so mix it up!

Usually, I do:

1. 60 sits ups
2. 30-60 push ups
3. 60 squats with 10-15 lb weight above my head
4. 60-70 half jacks
5. 60 squat thrust

In addition to that: I run 30-45 minutes with lunges. I use a off-road trail that has extended steep hills to give me more of a work out. If you don't have such an advantage, stopping and doing one of the above exercise might help increase the intensity.

It is important to remember that pushing yourself is a hard process and you should not at any point push yourself too hard. I'm speaking here technically hypocritically, as I often set my standards too high. If you feel intense pain not usually experienced with exercise, recover for 3-5 days of no exercise! If you pull something it is recommended for longer. Be healthy, the RIGHT way. 

I also believe that in addition to fitness a healthy diet can be equally as useful in prepare you're body for any kind of changes.

I do not have at this time a food schedule for you to follow but I have suggestions.

Instead of coffee: decaffeinated black tea. 
Instead of sugary cereal: natural organic oatmeal

Instead of pop tarts: fresh fruit
Instead of pure white bread: whole wheat bread/12 grain 

Small changes can make a much bigger difference then large changes in a small time frame. Pace yourself and you will be much healthier.

I've learned over the past month of making these changes that you can actually fucking do anything you set your mind too.

Would you just look at it, flex flex!

What are you doing to be more healthy?

~ N