Family Moment in Fitness
By Cindy | July 22, 2008
Remember the Troll, The Geller Cup, in one of the Friends’ Thanksgiving Episodes? It was ugly, beat up and deserved being thrown in the trash, but to Monica and Ross, it was a prized possession of their family football games!
Life is made up of those little memories. Remember when your baby was taking his first step? Or how grandpa wrapped his arms around his granddaughter? Family moments are shared among sibling, aunts, uncles and the children years and years later. A key component to combining childhood memories to the joys of fitness is our opportunity of instilling a lifelong love for physical activity.
As a parent, it’s our responsibility to share experiences with our children in a positive and uplifting manner. The opportunities abound for ways in which we can create those experiences:
- Your Childhood Games: With younger children, it’s easy to tap into their imagination and go with the flow. The excitement and entertainment You bring will have them giggling and fully engaged. Games such as tag, chase, Cowboys and Indians and more are easy to play.
- Sports played in the backyard: Skill is not a prerequisite for any sports we play with our kids. As they get older, then the competition might heat up, but they still enjoy playing and attempting/possibly overtaking Ma’ and Pops! Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, rachetball, crochet, and a wide variety of sports are easy to recreate with the family.
- Competitive Sports are challenging, but viable ways of strengthening family bonds. Together, a sport played amongst family and friends can create an enjoyable evening outside of the home. With the wide variety of sports levels, clubs and groups, it is possible to find the best fit for your family. The key to competitive sports is knowing your children’s (and your) personality enough to find the right match. I grew up on competitive sports and having my family nearby was always a thrill. We supported each other and had a great time!
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking, camping, biking, and water activities are wonderful ways to enjoy nature and be physically active. Walking around the block at home and taking the city green ways are a few of the opportunities that are close to many neighborhoods.
Take a moment and think about family moments.
- What do you do as a family?
- Have you been doing things that are fitness related as a family?
- How are you able to reorganize your lifestyle to dedicate a night to family fitness?
- Are you able to sit down at dinner and discuss what physical activities can be shared as a family?
- What is your “Geller Cup?”
It may not be an easy task, but the benefits of creating an evening once, twice, four times a month will work wonders for fitness and the family bond.
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It’s Time for Goal Call Monday
By Cindy | July 21, 2008
What is your goal in health, diet or exercise this week?
Goal Call Monday is your opportunity to be focused, accountable, and motivated to make your goal a success.
This week’s winner is….JoLynn from The Fit Shack. Your special reward is Coco Cabana Body Splash (8oz) by Bath and Body Works. Congratulations.
Ready to Share?
1. Enter your goal in the comments (anytime during the week).
2. You’ll be listed in the Goal Call section next Monday. Enter your results/progress to be entered in the drawing.
Why You Want to Participate:
Focus on your top one-week goal in health, diet or exercise.
Accountability is shared here in the comments and by coming back with the results.
Motivation will be provided through your desire to achieve your goal and return with good news or the challenges you faced. As an extra motivation, I’ll enter anyone who participates in a random drawing to receive a surprise reward (different prizes given each week).
Goal Call
How did you do? Did you accomplish your goal, get stuck, have a funny story to tell?
- Anita: Walk 2 days/ Pilates 2. Way to keep working toward your goals. You’re doing great.
- Felice: 4 Runs (with speed work added) plus the 3nd week of the 100 Pushup Challenge, and more water. Excellent progression.
- Blaine: Getting in over 100k. Your momentum is amazing.
- Victoria: Building upon last week, writing everything in the food diary, keeping track of points, and exercising 3x.
- Susan: Tackling a spin class. How did it go?
- Brianna: Returning from summer days of vacationing. How did you restart your week?
- JoLynn from The Fit Shack: All goals for health and fitness are shared here. You are absolutely correct that this journey incorporates spirit, mind and body. Focusing on the mental motivation and spiritual fulfillment are excellent goals!
I look forward to hearing how you did with your goals. Great job focusing on the small steps! A surprise reward will go to one of you for commenting on the results (good or bad)! Check in and report any time during the week before the next Goal Call Monday is posted! To see their original goals, click here and read the comments.
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New Design Almost Ready
By Cindy | July 19, 2008
Off and on over the last few days, the new design has gone live. Thank you for all the great comments and encouragement. Sarah of Findablogs has done a fantastic job. The sneak peak will soon be a reality and it’s an exciting journey preparing for the new look.
Of course, my technical skills are rather short, so I think that I’ve mismanaged or edited out code by mistake on single post entries. Thus, a return to the current design until I can get assistance in fixing my silly mistakes.
In the meantime, head over to Bookieboo and discover all the great articles about Fitness for Moms. My latest guest post contribution is a 4 Week Fitness Challenge that incorporates strength training, endurance, and moderate to high intensity cardio.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy a fitness moment with the family!!!
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Housecleaning Workout Tip: Sit & Sort the Drawer
By Cindy | July 17, 2008
How often is the bottom of the clothes drawer reached? I continually use the same rotation of clothing and placing them right on top of the unused clothes at the bottom. In an effort to declutter our life, I started focusing on one drawer and removing all the clothes that haven’t been touched in years!
Socks, undies, and bras are notoriously overstocked, mismatched and space suckers.
Tackle the drawers in exercise fashion for another great side benefit. For small drawers, use the side of a bed, chest or chair as support to perform One-Legged Squats. With a foot up or placed behind you on a platform, sit and sort. When tired, side step in place or walk with high knee lifts. Resume alternating single leg squats when ready.
So, how many mismatched, non-fitting undies and bras, did you collect in your first drawer sit and sort workout?!
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It’s Time for Goal Call Monday
By Cindy | July 15, 2008
What is your goal in health, diet or exercise this week?
Goal Call Monday is your opportunity to be focused, accountable, and motivated to make your goal a success.
This week’s winner is….Blaine. Your special reward is a $5.00 Gift Card to Blockbuster. Congratulations.
Ready to Share?
1. Enter your goal in the comments (anytime during the week).
2. You’ll be listed in the Goal Call section next Monday. Enter your results/progress to be entered in the drawing.
Why You Want to Participate:
Focus on your top one-week goal in health, diet or exercise.
Accountability is shared here in the comments and by coming back with the results.
Motivation will be provided through your desire to achieve your goal and return with good news or the challenges you faced. As an extra motivation, I’ll enter anyone who participates in a random drawing to receive a surprise reward (different prizes given each week).
Goal Call
How did you do? Did you accomplish your goal, get stuck, have a funny story to tell?
- Heather G: 3 Runs + Strength Training.
- Blaine: Sleep and speed work.
- Felice: 4 Runs plus the 2nd week of the 100 Pushup Challenge, and more water.
- Cindi: Leg exercises to help strengthen knees and provide support.
- Anita: Walk 3 days/ Pilates 2.
- BK: 3 days Physical therapy, 1 day body sculpt class, 2 days with Personal Trainer.
- Miguel: 8 Minute Abs Workout Daily.
- Victoria: Writing everything in the food diary.
- JoLynn from The Fit Shack: 5 days cardio, 2 strength training with daily crunches, and clean eating.
I look forward to hearing how you did with your goals. Great job focusing on the small steps! A surprise reward will go to one of you for commenting on the results (good or bad)! Check in and report any time during the week before the next Goal Call Monday is posted! To see their original goals, click here and read the comments.
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Looking Ahead to the Future and Winners
By Cindy | July 12, 2008
Setting up goals for the future are essential for making a commitment to any process. Especially in fitness, it is helpful to have a big picture in mind and set up little goals along the way. These are the big picture goals that I plan on focusing on over the next year in regards to blog development.
1. Reestablish a Blog Routine. I want to commit 2 hours a day as Blog Mastermind teaches as an eventual status of maintaining an established blog. I’ve developed most of the back end requirements to start shifting to the 2 hour dedication. Time is always going to be an issue, and I will work in days where I can give more time to GWM.
2. Continue to Build Readership Numbers. Close breaking the 100 readers daily average, I want to focus on developing a 500 reader daily average by the end of the year. Ways in which I can improve:
- Provide enjoyable, must read content!
- Develop understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Improved marketing techniques
3. Become Profitable. I’m developing ideas to start offering services and products by Go Workout Mom. Affiliate sales, endorsements and reviews are other ways in which I have room to improve upon. From a business perspective, operating in the black is important for continued growth.
4. Keep it fun.
I’m developing a great library of video posts, Podcast interviews and a wide range of mediums to become better established in the blogosphere and fitness industry.
I can’t thank you enough for bringing Go Workout Mom to life. It has transformed my outlook over the last year in such a positive way. Forcing me to reach out for goals that I left on a back burner after having kids. It pushed me to get my Personal Training Cert and I’m enjoying a part time job to help gain experience and bring more ideas to You.
I look forward to hearing from you and please be honest. What would you like to see developed, focused, or improved upon at Go Workout Mom?
Without further ado, the Party Favors go out to…
- Go Workout Mom Turns One, Victorian Teacup Candle Holder with 2 Yankee Candles: #2 Rachel C.
- Sharing First Time Milestones, $21.50 Road ID Gift Card: #14 Bes
- Reflections on a Year’s Journey, Bounce Back Fast DVD: #3 Jennifer B.
- Music & Games, $15.00 Gift Card for iTunes: #4 Chief Family Officer
- Cake and Toppers, $20.00 Smoothie King Gift Card: #8 Preschool Mama
- Gifts Given and Received, Customized Fitness Program: #2 Donna K.
- Conversational Chatter on Blogging Stats, 100 pack Moo.com Mini-Cards: #6 Bunny
Thank You for celebrating a Wonderful 1st Year Birthday at Go Workout Mom!
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