Running.

I've never been much of a runner, actually I think it's fair to say that I used to hate running. But recently I decided that maybe a little bit of running won't kill me. It's great cardio and it's not that bad while watching Netflix. Also running has TONS of benefits.

- Builds stronger bones
- Gives you energy boosts
- Gives you nice legs and core
- Helps you sleep better
- You don't need a gym to run
- Shows your heart some loving!

If you're ever bored on a gloomy day check out run to the finish, she's convinced me to start running!!

Now I'm not saying I am going to go out and run 12 miles a day, but I think aiming for 30 minutes every other day is pretty doable. Doing the same workout over and over again can get pretty boring, so adding in running was a way for me to spice it up a little bit. So if you aren't running at all and are getting bored with your workout regimen, maybe consider adding some running.

So let's get out there and start running so we don't look like the bottom picture ;) and we can stay 

healthy-ish

Spin Class.

Recently I have been really into going to spin class (or cycle, whatever you want to call it), and I am LOVING it. My dad is a biker. He does a race once a week and basically bikes every other day of the week also. I decided I would give it a try because he was always talking to me about it and saying how much he loved it. So I decided I would try it out and see what the hype was all about.

So I said to myself, "I'll try it! Everyone says its so fun, so let's do this!!!" And then walked into the class excited and thinking it would be fun and easy, like a bike around the neighborhood.

But boy was I wrong... The instructor starts the class and by minute 5 I was already panting like a dog and ready to be done when the instructor said "great warmup everyone!" WARMUP?? That was the warmup??? How was I ever going to last another 55 minutes...

After deciding it would be too embarrassing to walk out of the class after only being there for 5 minutes, I gave myself a quick pep talk and decided to keep on pedaling! After the exhaustion left me  and the music playing in the background hyped me up and left me singing along to forget how bad my legs were hurting, I thought to myself "hey look this isn't that bad, I'm getting the hang of it and it's actually kind of fun! 

After the hour was up, I hopped off my bike and walked out of class drenched it sweat, and gave myself I mental pat on the back. I was proud of myself, I had finished it and didn't die. I had accomplished the task that seemed impossible!

I woke up the next morning feeling like I had been hit by a train. NEVER had I been that sore before. Muscles in my legs I didn't even know existed were sore, I could barely walk!

But even though my legs were telling me no, I went back to spin class that evening and did it all over again. I did it for the legs that spin would give me one day!

After all of the soreness and thoughts of "I am never doing this again," I continue to go back to spin. Everyone who told me it was a great workout and that I would love it was right. It's cardio and building your legs up, and sometimes even we get off the bike and lift weights. It's the total package! So if you haven't tried a spin class, hop off the computer right now and head to spin! You will learn to love it just like I did and you'll be one step closer to being 

healthy-ish.