rain=slippery mountains=no hiking=racquetball

The title pretty much says it all…

I love the rain and I'm so grateful for it, but i was sad that it meant that we couldn't go hiking this morning.

BUT, we did get to go play racquetball which was the most fun we’ve had in while without M boy. Not to mention an incredible cardio workout!!

Brigham actually had some competition this time around! When we were dating we played a lot but it was super lame because my arms weren't strong enough to hit the ball hard enough…

Thanks to Maddix’s chunky legs, I now have a a little muscle in my arms. Let me tell ya, we had some intense games…don’t ask who won though.

Thanks to my awesome SIL, Katie, for watching the babes!!

{picture from here}

someday i will have a nice camera so I can take my own pictures :)

hiking

just found out that brig has monday off. totally forgot! he let me know that this means we will be hiking the superstition mountains with maddix in a backpack.

im excited. especially since the weather has been b.eau.ti.ful.

hiking countdown: 2 days.

it’s about time i do some physical activity. i’ve been slacking lately.

here are some fun hiking memories.

{good old dating times! i was attached to his side. literally.}

hiking in the beautiful hawaii. man do i miss that place.

i will be posting about our presidents day hike next week!

ab workouts

so i have decided that i am taking a break from long runs for a little while {meaning half marathons :)}. since i don’t have any races that i am training for right now i am going to get on a weekly exercise/running schedule. i went to the gym last night for the first time in a month or so. it felt great. i focused on abs and triceps. then i did a nice little 1 mile run on the treadmill. if you dont have a gym membership, no worries. there are plenty of great “at home” exercises!

here are some of my favorite “at home” ab workouts:

Leg Raising

“This exercise puts an extra stress on the back so it is best to support the back by putting your hands under the hips (palm down). As you lie down with the legs stretched, stick both legs and gently raise them nearly 10 to 12 inches off the ground and then lower them but don’t touch the ground. Inhaling and exhaling while exercising is also necessary. Again at first this exercise would seem a little tough but by the time you will get the hang of it. The target of this exercise is to work on the lump of the belly that hangs below the belt. You will definitely love this exercise.” {found here}

Bicycle Maneuver

“A very effective exercise that stimulates the central muscles like the abs, back muscles and also the pelvic part. If this exercise is done regularly the results of this exercise would be seen in a week.” {found here}

Plank

Rest both of your forearms on the floor laying face down. Raise your body up from the floor, resting on your forearms and your toes. Make sure to keep your back flat from head to toe. Hold for 30 seconds, lower you body and repeat. Gradually increase your time.

Mason Twist {from P90x}

Sit on the floor with knees bent and up against chest. Lift your feet off of the floor. Rotate your torso from side to side, and with your hands grasped together touch the floor on each side of you. Do about 10 touches on each side. Rest, then repeat.

 i dont normally workout in jeans :) brig took these for me…like right now.

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***You dont want to work your abs out everyday. They need a break :) 2 to 3 times a week will do the trick! Consistency is the key!

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