Comments on: Boredom Busting Tips for the Gym http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:17:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cynthia (It All Changes) http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7724 Cynthia (It All Changes) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:36:00 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7724 I'm sick today so Almond butter is one of the only things that is comforting me right now. I'm a one trick kind of pony at the gym. I tend to just either do the elliptical or run on the treadmill and then twice a week get in some weights. Perhaps this is the reason I ended up with a running injury from over use...oops. I need to change it up. I'm working on finding some new workouts and the new outfit thing really does help. I’m sick today so Almond butter is one of the only things that is comforting me right now.

I’m a one trick kind of pony at the gym. I tend to just either do the elliptical or run on the treadmill and then twice a week get in some weights. Perhaps this is the reason I ended up with a running injury from over use…oops. I need to change it up. I’m working on finding some new workouts and the new outfit thing really does help.

]]> By: valerie http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7722 valerie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:48:21 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7722 I know this has been asked before, but what kind of camera do you use? I desperately need a new camera, and your pictures always turn out so pretty! I know this has been asked before, but what kind of camera do you use? I desperately need a new camera, and your pictures always turn out so pretty!

]]> By: Missy http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7721 Missy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:45:49 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7721 I do something different every day. Have you ever heard of Crossfit? I have been doing this program for over 3 years and LOVE every minute of it. I have also incorporated alot of running into my routine so I'm in the best shape of my life right now. Wish I had started it when I was in my 20's, but oh well - almost 35 and still able to do pullups with my kids at the park! Love it! Check it out! www.crossfitiowa.com You have to start out by modifying everything down, but eventually your goal is to do the workout as prescribed. It's a blast, but takes a special breed of people to do the workouts! I do something different every day. Have you ever heard of Crossfit? I have been doing this program for over 3 years and LOVE every minute of it. I have also incorporated alot of running into my routine so I’m in the best shape of my life right now. Wish I had started it when I was in my 20’s, but oh well – almost 35 and still able to do pullups with my kids at the park! Love it!
Check it out! http://www.crossfitiowa.com You have to start out by modifying everything down, but eventually your goal is to do the workout as prescribed. It’s a blast, but takes a special breed of people to do the workouts!

]]> By: Carrie http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7720 Carrie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:21:49 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7720 I have a few gym staples that I rotate: cardio kickboxing, lifting with free weights, lifting with machines, squats/pull-ups/chin-ups/dips. Weight days usually coupled with 30 minutes of cardio. This summer, I did get out to ride my bike, hike and yesterday I booked it home to change and run the mountain biking trails. Felt so great to be outside in that perfect weather surrounded by nature. One thing I want to try and I do have a free day pass is rock climbing at Climb Iowa--I just wish it was cheaper. I have a few gym staples that I rotate: cardio kickboxing, lifting with free weights, lifting with machines, squats/pull-ups/chin-ups/dips. Weight days usually coupled with 30 minutes of cardio.

This summer, I did get out to ride my bike, hike and yesterday I booked it home to change and run the mountain biking trails. Felt so great to be outside in that perfect weather surrounded by nature.

One thing I want to try and I do have a free day pass is rock climbing at Climb Iowa–I just wish it was cheaper.

]]> By: Jen http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7718 Jen Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:54:45 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7718 Im so guilty of not changing my workouts. I tend to stick with running and a little bit of weight training. Occasionally I'll hit up the elliptical but I tend to get a bit stuck to the treadmill especially if I'm training for a race. I used to be much better at going to classes but I've just switched gyms and can't seem to fit the times into my schedule :( boo. Great tips for mixing it up though. To avoid boredom I like listening to podcasts / audiobooks while on the treadmill. Takes my mind off the boredom! Im so guilty of not changing my workouts. I tend to stick with running and a little bit of weight training. Occasionally I’ll hit up the elliptical but I tend to get a bit stuck to the treadmill especially if I’m training for a race. I used to be much better at going to classes but I’ve just switched gyms and can’t seem to fit the times into my schedule :( boo. Great tips for mixing it up though. To avoid boredom I like listening to podcasts / audiobooks while on the treadmill. Takes my mind off the boredom!

]]> By: Sassy Molassy http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7716 Sassy Molassy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:35 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7716 I do a lot of running, but I definitely switch it up a lot as well. Each morning I take the dog on a walk/run and sometimes also fit in a little Jillian/Bob workout or some yoga and pushups. And at least three days a week I hit the gym for a little weight lifting and some cross training besides running. I do a lot of running, but I definitely switch it up a lot as well. Each morning I take the dog on a walk/run and sometimes also fit in a little Jillian/Bob workout or some yoga and pushups. And at least three days a week I hit the gym for a little weight lifting and some cross training besides running.

]]> By: Julie http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7715 Julie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:15:04 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7715 I'm a creature of habit too, I don't usually switch up my routine even though I should. I’m a creature of habit too, I don’t usually switch up my routine even though I should.

]]> By: Laura @ FindingAHealthyBalance...after a 100+ POUND weight loss! http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7714 Laura @ FindingAHealthyBalance...after a 100+ POUND weight loss! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:05:19 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7714 Yummy, looking salad!!! You always take amazing pictures.....=) Yummy, looking salad!!! You always take amazing pictures…..=)

]]> By: admin http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7713 admin Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:01:47 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7713 I cook them on the stove top - here are my directions! http://iowagirleats.com/2009/05/04/how-to-stove-top-oatmeal/ I cook them on the stove top – here are my directions! http://iowagirleats.com/2009/05/04/how-to-stove-top-oatmeal/

]]> By: Tay http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-7712 Tay Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:57:14 +0000 http://iowagirleats.com/2009/10/20/boredom-busting-tips-for-the-gym/#comment-7712 I love those tips!! I very well may try out the 3 cardio machine one today :-) I was a runner-aholic and would run everyday. I would do about 10-15 minutes of weights here and there. But it finally caught up with me and my knee so I now I know not to push it too much with running! I love those tips!! I very well may try out the 3 cardio machine one today :-)

I was a runner-aholic and would run everyday. I would do about 10-15 minutes of weights here and there. But it finally caught up with me and my knee so I now I know not to push it too much with running!

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