After 7 years of living on a boat, I think I have proven that it is, in fact, possible to stay in shape by exercising on a floating home, whether it be a catamaran or a monohull. If you are looking to follow suit, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. The following are some tips that can help you to exercise safely, and also to get the most out of your workouts: 1. Choose appropriate…
If you have a goal and are working towards it, realize that you will have to deal with obstacles along the way. Yes, unfortunately, there will be moments in your life when things occur that you didn’t anticipate. The plan that you had so thoughtfully formulated will get sidetracked by something unexpected. When these troublesome incidents take place, many become discouraged from moving forward. I believe that it is often how a particular individual reacts to the occurrence, rather than the situation itself, that keeps them from…
For your Sunday viewing, I am posting this montage of me doing a freestyle dance workout. I wasn’t sure about posting it but since being great at what you love is not necessary, I decided that I would. It's important to remember that you should spend time doing what makes you happy, and not worry about what others think. Be fearless in pursuit of your passion! And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear…
You may have heard the quote, “You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” It is a common misconception that some have that one can eat whatever they want as long as they exercise; that by doing that, they will simply burn it off. Think of your body like a machine; one that requires fuel to function. If you put a bunch of bad fuel into an engine, it won’t work properly, and can potentially cause significant damage. This…
Spice up your plank holds by adding one or two of these combinations into each of your workout routines! Once you are able to hold a plank position properly, you may find them to get a bit boring. The plank, however, is a much more effective exercise for helping to build up the muscles that make up your core than doing other so-called ab movements like crunches or sit-ups . Are you able to hold a plank properly? To be…
The suspension trainer remains at the top of our list as one of the greatest training tools to use on a boat, or anywhere for that matter! While I have been known to use other types of equipment during my workout sessions, I still enjoy using our suspension trainer the best. I first posted about this type of training 6 years ago. You can also read Mike’s detailed comparison between the TRX vs. the aeroSling — two suspension trainers we…