Ok, so you've been invited to share sun downers at happy hour. As is typically expected at these get-togethers, everyone brings a dish to share and you sit around eating and drinking and sharing stories as you watch the sun set. More often than not it's a great time but frequently you return to your boat (or house) feeling as if you have devoured way too much food and alcohol. Although you may then end up skipping dinner, the food…
How many times have you told yourself that you are going to do something and then don't? Well, today is the day to do what you intended to do. For me, it is to really make an effort to update this blog more regularly by posting workouts and exercises. I know I have something great to offer. I have been out cruising on our sailboat now for over 2 years and I have continued to stay in shape. I get…
We have been anchored in Cumberland Bay, St. Vincent for almost 2 weeks now and have really enjoyed our visit to this beautiful island. This past Sunday was Mother's Day so I decided to do a little dancing on the bow.
If you're pressed for time, try this great full-body exercise. The 8-count bodybuilder will kick up your heart rate while at the same time, target all your main muscle groups. Don't let the simplicity of this exercise fool you. Try doing sets of 10-20 repetitions and if you're really fit, add a jump at the end of each rep. Enjoy! Note: The clip was filmed on our boat at anchor in Petite Anse d'Arlet, Martinique.
The Lizard walk is a challenging variation of a push up. As the video above shows, I had some fun doing this exercise in various parts of Antigua. Below is a description on how to do this fun bodyweight exercise. How to do lizard walk push ups: Start in a plank position. Lift up your right hand and left foot and move them forward. Your left foot should end up to the outside of your left hand. Do a push up.…
Since we began our journey on our sailboat from Canada down to the Caribbean, Mike and I have learned a great deal from fellow cruisers. We have had friends share their knowledge with us that they gained while out cruising and also on subjects that they had an interest in prior to setting sail. We of course like to reciprocate and since we come from a fitness background, it is only fitting that we share our expertise in this area.…