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Friday, July 06, 2012

Physically Back on Track

Over the past several months since my OB gave me the go signal to work out, I've been trying really hard to get back into shape.  By "shape", I don't mean simply shedding the excess baby weight.  I'm referring to overall physical wellness.  If my hubby Michael and I are planning to have another baby by next year, we have to make sure I'll be physically ready.

Slowly but surely, I started running again.  After almost a year of NO EXERCISE whatsoever, I found this to be pretty challenging.  The farthest distance I can go now is a walk run combination of 3 kilometers, but my target is to be able to run 10 kilometers again without feeling like dying at the finish line.  As advised by my personal coach and sister Noelle, I also have to strengthen my core.  A small gal like me needs all the core strength she can get when she carries baby number two!  So, I attempt (emphasis on that word) to do at least 100 crunches and 100 lower back exercises a week, and steadily increase that number as I get stronger.

My numbers are not at all impressive, I know, but with my game face on and with the perseverance to train regularly, I'm sure I can be more fit than ever.  Hopefully, sooner than later...

Of course, it's not all about output; it's also about input.  I've been conscious about what I put in my body as well.  I try to eat in moderation of everything, making sure that I get enough iron, folic acid, protein, carbs, etc..  I DO have to steer clear of fastfoods and processed meat.  I can't seem to give up bacon, hotdogs, tocino, and canned goods.  Nonetheless, I pride myself in the fact that I've been able to give up softdrinks and coffee 100%!

The quest to physical wellness can be fun and energizing.  And I have God to thank for my health and the capacity to invest in improving it even more.

Labels: fitness, food, health

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Badminton

My friends have been inviting me to join their weekly badminton games, but I had been too busy to join them. But last week, I decided to stop making excuses and just go for it, so after three years, I pulled my badminton rackets out of the stockroom, cleaned them and played a little with the shuttle cocks just to see if I still had the eye-hand coordination.

I'm probably a bit rusty, but it should be fun to get back into the sport. Besides, I'd like to believe ANYONE can play it if not for competition, then plainly and simply for fun.

Labels: fitness, friends

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Bikram Yoga

I've recently been attending Bikram Yoga classes. I friend of mine owns a studio along Connecticut Avenue in Greenhills, so I've been availing of unlimited visits with my 1 week pass. I think I'll carry on attending classes even after this week ends. For one thing, it's really helped relieve my recently-acquired work stress and my recurring childhood asthma.

Aside from it's benefits, I'm every bit challenged to improve. Hopefully, I'll be able to do that pose just like my sister.

Check them out on: Sundar Bikram Yoga

Labels: fitness

Monday, September 24, 2007

Body Jam Release 42

I felt so bad about staying up late last night; so late, in fact, that I wasn't able to get up early for my usual 6:30 AM Hip Hop class by one of my favorite dance instructors.

I then decided to attend the noontime dance class before going to work and much to my delight, the class was a soft launch for the latest release of Body Jam.

This actually meant that I was able to experience the new choreography before most people. I can say almost without batting an eyelash that this release (Release 42) was the most fun thus far. It's not just the tracks that they used; it's also the combination of new moves and challenging steps that I personally enjoyed the most out of all the previous releases.

BODY JAM 42 TRACK LIST

1. Boogie 2Nite (Seamus HajiBig Love Edit) - Booty Luv
2. Tambourine (Clean Version) - Eve
3. Don’t You Worry 'Bout A Thing - John Legend
4. Let's Get Loud - Jennifer Lopez
5. Do It Again - Mega NuRave Styles and DJ ‘Little’ Rippa
6. One And Only - Timbaland feat. Fall Out Boy
7. Umbrella (Clean Version) - Rihanna feat. Jay-Z
8. Sexual Healing (Freemasons Mix) - Alibi vs. Rockefeller
9. Get Down (Original Club Version) - Groove Armada
10. Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) (Tribalectric Mix) - Global Deejays feat. Technotronic
11. Rain Down Love (Phunkk Mobb Remix) - Freemasons feat. Siedah Garrett
12. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce feat. Shakira

You can read more about Release 42 on the Les Mills website. Better yet, you can join the classes and see for yourself!

Labels: dance, fitness, health