So I’m late posting this month, having got back from two wonderful weeks in France where we had very limited access to wifi and therefore had a more or less total digital detox, which was actually rather nice. I like … Continue reading July Review and August Goals
I first started triathlons in 2006. I’d been doing a lot of running, and whilst I enjoyed it, I wanted a new challenge that didn’t involve just running further. Paul had bought me a bike for Christmas the previous year, … Continue reading Race Report – Bananaman Triathlon
Well, June didn’t exactly pan out as I expected. Let’s start with the positives shall we? I’ll dig deep here… The month started well – the end of our week in Weymouth. The weather wasn’t amazing, but mainly dry and … Continue reading June Review & July Goals
I first read about Barry’s Bootcamp last year. Launched in LA in 1998, it’s slowly been expanding globally, and there are now two studios in London. Dubbed (by them, natch) “The world’s best workout”, I really wanted to try it out, and serendipitously, there happens to be a Barry’s studio round the corner from where my nutritional therapy course lectures take place. I’ve never managed to get to a class, but yesterday the family was away, and I had no one to rush home for, so I booked myself on.
May has been a pretty good month all in all, not least because we had our first taste of hot weather for the year. Unfortunately it coincided with a weekend of lectures, but I was at least able to get to the park at lunchtime to eat in the sun. Luckily, I was able to find time for a panic pedi just before, so my feet were moderately more acceptable!
Days habit missed: A few, not many
Ease of doing daily: Easy
Equipment required: List of goals
Is it something I’ll continue? Yes
So here we are in May, although if I’m honest, the weather up until now would suggest that we’re still in February. I know that snow at this time of year is not unheard of, but even so, I’m ready for some warmer weather now! The winter coat is still out, although I believe we’re being promised a “heat wave” this week….
Ah yoga. Going to a yoga class has been on my to do list for what seems like forever. My instagram feed is full of lithe looking people in unfeasibly difficult poses, I know that it is great for strength, flexibility and the mind-body connection, and frankly I’d quite like the excuse to buy some of the lovely yoga clothing out there 🙂 So why have I never really got round to doing yoga until now?
Ever had one of those days where you could quite happily punch someone in the face? Then this class could be for you!
Days habit missed: One. Gah!
Ease of doing daily: Moderate
Equipment required: Fitness tracker or pedometer (I use a Fitbit One)
Is it something I’ll continue? Yes
I’ve had my Fitbit for nearly two years now. I originally bought one as I liked the idea of see how generally active I was being. For the first few months I kept an eye on it and it did start to change my behaviour – I would park further away in the car park, always use the stairs at work (I was working on the 3rd floor at the time) and walk rather than drive if it was possible. Most days I clocked up a reasonable number of steps, but there were definitely days where I was really busy at work or having a lazy day at the weekend where sometimes I didn’t get more than a couple of thousand.
