Get back at it! Recovering from Illness!

We have all been there.You have sinus pressure, a runny nose, body aches, fever..... and you are not training.  How will you get back into it?  Well it's easy - just do it.  I have been off for the past 4 days with the sickness that is going around.  To pick something up off the ground causes my head to pound, how could I train?  I couldn't.  I could go for walks - that is about it.

So when you are ready to get back at it, do you go hard?  Depends on who you are and what you were doing before the illness.  I suggest starting slower, and working your way back to where you were over the course of a week or so.  At least you are back at it.

What if you wait even longer after your illness to get back into it (bad people!).  Well unfortunately it doesn't make it any easier to get back in the saddle the more time off you take.  You are going to have more soreness (usually) and feel it more during your workout if you try to go too hard.  Again, the key here is to get back at it.

In the spirit of fresh new workouts and starting back up after illness/breaks - I would like to direct you to Zuzana Light's ZWOD (Zuzana's Workout of the Day) -

Now please note - she is VERY advanced.  But she has recently taken some time off and is just getting back into it herself (not that you can tell!).  Always remember that there are modifications for everything!!

Modifications Include:
Dive bomber pushups = Push ups or Push ups from the knees
Burpees = step instead of hop
Side Plank with dips = drop to your elbow and do not add dip if it's too much
Single Leg Squat = normal squats!

So there you have it - we have all been in the position of getting back into it - so no excuses!

Remember!  30 Fitness Blog starts next week!!!
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Have a healthy weekend everyone!

Cher
gingerandcrew.com

Quickie Workout! Pass it Along!

Hello followers!

So I had 20 minutes today to do my quickie workout - This past week has been crazy so I needed something good, quick, and with limited equipment to get my morning going - Here it is:

Intervals: 20 Sec Work, 10 Seconds Rest (Tabata Style)
Equipment: Jump Rope, Mat, Gymboss Timer
Time: As many rounds as you have time for!

Station #1: Skipping (Normal)
Station #2: Push Ups
Station #3: Skipping (High Knees!)
Station #4: Quick Lunges
Station #5: Skipping (High Knees!)
Station #6: Rows
Station #7: Skipping (High Knees!)
Station #8: Squat Jumps
Repeat until you are outta time!

I left 3-5 minutes at the end to do some Plank, Side Plank, and Abs

I am doing a hard weights workout tomorrow, so I wanted a quickie workout with cardio, a bit of strength and sweat!

Don't Forget!  The next Blogging challenge starts in 2 WEEKS!  We have at least 5 people on board so far - get ready to read about their progress and help them in their fitness journey!

Have a great day!

Cher
gingerandcrew.com

Next 30 Day Blogging Challenge starts soon!

Hello Everyone!

I am very excited to get started on the next blogging challenge -

Are you in?

If you are unsure, think of it this way -

1.  You can blog from anywhere that you have your smart phone or computer, easy!
2.  It's free, so there is no financial commitment - awesome!
3.  You can provide inspiration and motivation to the readers and bloggers - rewarding!
4.  You will see trends in your activities and leard things about yourself  - educational!
5.  You will see changes in your body - Priceless!

Add a comment if you are interested, or send me an EMAIL and I will get you ready to go - the next blogging challenge starts on

FEBRUARY 1ST, 2012!

All you need is the desire to succeed and some space in your living room, outdoor area, and/or a gym pass. 

Don't forget that if it has been awhile since you trained, you should see your doctor before beginning intense physical activity - take care of yourself!

Are you ready to embark on this challenge?  See some pants you want to fit into?  Then let me know and I will get you going!

Cheers,

Cher
gingerandcrew.com
cher@gingerandcrew.com

PS.  You do not need to be in Kelowna or the Okanagan to participate - you can be anywhere in the world!