Summer Workout Ideas and Fitness Tips

Sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks.  Going forward, I will post regularly and use Twitter to provide daily inspiration to my followers.  That being said, this post is intended to encourage you to take advantage of the Summer sun.  Summer is the perfect opportunity to have fun working on your fitness.  Unlike the Winter, you don't have to worry about frostbite when you go for a run or bike ride.  Also, there are many alternative workouts that fall outside the realm of "typical" workouts.  Below, I have included three of my favorite Summer workouts.  Check them out and please comment on your favorite Summer fitness tips or alternative workouts.  Have a great Monday and get out there and enjoy the Summer sun!!!

1. Wakeboarding/Skiing-  Spend a day on the lake wakeboarding or skiing, and you will see why this is such a great workout.  You will use muscles that you didn't even know existed.  Give it a shot and prepare to be sore!!

2. Kayaking-  If you have ever used a rowing machine, you will know why this is such a great workout.  Unlike an indoor rowing machine, kayaking forces you to use many core muscles as well as the traditional rowing muscles.  Row, row, row your kayak gently down the stream this Summer!!

3. Yard Work-  I can hear people right now saying, "I don't have time to go wakeboarding or kayaking."  Well guess what, you can get a great workout in doing yard work.  Yard work is a great way to get a workout and finish your to-do list.  It may not sound fun, but it is extremely rewarding to sit outside on the patio or front porch and admire your hard work, so I encourage you to knock out that to-do list and burn some calories at the same time. 

I hope that you find this to be of interest, and I look forward to hearing about your favorite Summer workouts and fitness tips.  Please remember that this blog is for entertainment purposes only, and I am not a physician or personal trainer.  I say this as a disclaimer, because it is best that you consult your physician prior to beginning or trying any type of new workout/physical activity.  Check out this great 4th of July picture and enjoy the journey!!

Thank you to all the men and women that have fought and are fighting for our freedom!!