Let's Get Physical, Physical.

I wanted to talk about exercise today. I want to know what your routines look like and how you stay motivated to workout. I am coming to realize just how different people are and how what may work for one person, does NOT work for another. The exercise is good for all of us, but what motivates us to actually DO the workout is the variance.

There has been a lot of talk about new workout DVDs and programs that promise amazing results in 60 or 90 days. I think that most of you, if you own a television, know exactly what programs I am talking about and even considered purchasing them at one time. Or maybe you did! I reviewed one of these workout programs, the one that requires a chin-up bar, free weights, and 90 days of your time.

I personally wasn't motivated by this program. When my alarm would go off at 4am, I would dread waking up to do this workout and the host's voice and silly little jokes during the workout were like nails on a chalkboard. I also have certain feelings about beginners trying to push themselves too hard and putting themselves at risk for injury, but hopefully the beginners taking part in this program are heeding the advice given during the workouts by making modifications and taking breaks. On top of that, the workout itself was boring, in my opinion. The music was inaudible. I just didn't like it.

That isn't to say that I don't think one couldn't be successful on this program. In fact, my feelings are that if you commit to working out 6 days a week for 3 months, incorporating both aerobic, anaerobic and strength training, combined with clean eating, which is what is presented in the meal plan for this particular DVD workout, then you are going to see amazing results.

So, I say, do what works best for you. Most people do not like to work out. Making working out suck less by finding something that you actually enjoy doing and incorporate that into your routine.

I personally have a date with weighted walking lunges and plyometric training today. Not my favorite workout in the world. But the results are very motivating to me!

Alexia.