My tag line is Mary Ann's Exercise where balance is the challenge. I teach a weekly
balance class at Heatherwood on Tuesdays and emphasize the importance of strength and balance with all my clients. So what happened to me on Wednesday, I lost my balance and fell! It was clearly an accident. I simply mis-stepped and fell. I'm O.K.
just a little bruised and embarrassed, but my point is it can happen to every one. We
need to be aware of our surroundings and be ready for unplanned situations like dogs and children!
That being said, how's your exercise going? I started my summer/outside exercise routine using my jump rope ,kettle bell, and hula hoop. My next investment is a weighted hula hoop to really work the waist. I did a lot of squats and lunges. Also,
high and low knees walking or skipping. I also did some sideways fast walking.
I 'm working on the legs to get ready for bathing suit ! So I'mseason getting aerobic and weight bearing exercise. We also took a nice bike ride yesterday.
It's supposed to be a nice weekend so get out there and enjoy it! My friends are doing a fund raiser at Pirates Cove! Stop by and play some mini-golf! There will also be food and music!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
BACK TO REALITY!
If you indulged a little too much over Memorial Day Weekend, come to my class at
Harwich Community Center this Wednesday May 28th. It's at 5:30 pm. I use great music and low impact aerobics to help you burn fat. Then I do some ab work on the exercise ball! I'm offering an end of my season special. Five classes for only$ 25.00!
That's $5.00/class!
Start the summer off right and have a group exercise party with me before the 4th!
It's only $45.00. That's $15.00/person for a group of three!
Who do you know male or female who has not gone bathing suit shopping because
they're afraid to look in the mirror!
Harwich Community Center this Wednesday May 28th. It's at 5:30 pm. I use great music and low impact aerobics to help you burn fat. Then I do some ab work on the exercise ball! I'm offering an end of my season special. Five classes for only$ 25.00!
That's $5.00/class!
Start the summer off right and have a group exercise party with me before the 4th!
It's only $45.00. That's $15.00/person for a group of three!
Who do you know male or female who has not gone bathing suit shopping because
they're afraid to look in the mirror!
Friday, May 23, 2014
MEMORIAL DAY
It's Memorial Day Weekend! The official beginning of summer! Before we get too
crazed, let's remember what it is all about. It's a time to remember our veterans, living
and dead, who fought for our country. Sometimes we get all wrapped up in another
Monday Holiday. What store is opened. Is Lukes closed? Who is coming to visit?
Do we need more food? I hope it doesn't rain so we can go to the beach!
That is not what is important, we need to stop and think about the significance of the day, and maybe offer up a prayer for all those who have gone before us fighting for our country. Maybe go to a parade or a memorial service and thank a veteran.
Let us remember what memorial day is truly all about.
crazed, let's remember what it is all about. It's a time to remember our veterans, living
and dead, who fought for our country. Sometimes we get all wrapped up in another
Monday Holiday. What store is opened. Is Lukes closed? Who is coming to visit?
Do we need more food? I hope it doesn't rain so we can go to the beach!
That is not what is important, we need to stop and think about the significance of the day, and maybe offer up a prayer for all those who have gone before us fighting for our country. Maybe go to a parade or a memorial service and thank a veteran.
Let us remember what memorial day is truly all about.
Monday, May 19, 2014
TIME TO REV UP MY EXERCISE!!!
After Mother's Day, ice cream, and Chinese food (which equal 3 extra pounds!), it's time to rev up my exercise routine. I will ride my bike today and hopefully two other times this week. I also heard about a new exercise video from my daughter-in-law that
I must check out. Then do my hula-hoop and a little jump rope. I have to watch out for the jumping because I have hip issues. It's tough getting old. However, we all must persevere!
This weekend I went to a memorial service for my very first personal training client.
Her name was Mildred Davidson and she was a great lady! Mildred was a giver in every sense of the word. She was instrumental in funding Pine Oaks I,II, and III in
Harwich. I was with her during the time my mother was slipping away, and she was very supportive and understanding. We all have a lesson to learn from Mildred. She was loving, caring, and a giver. She also never gave up which was why she hired me as a personal trainer in her nineties. Finally, her body just wore out. However her heart will live on. Mildred will be missed!
I must check out. Then do my hula-hoop and a little jump rope. I have to watch out for the jumping because I have hip issues. It's tough getting old. However, we all must persevere!
This weekend I went to a memorial service for my very first personal training client.
Her name was Mildred Davidson and she was a great lady! Mildred was a giver in every sense of the word. She was instrumental in funding Pine Oaks I,II, and III in
Harwich. I was with her during the time my mother was slipping away, and she was very supportive and understanding. We all have a lesson to learn from Mildred. She was loving, caring, and a giver. She also never gave up which was why she hired me as a personal trainer in her nineties. Finally, her body just wore out. However her heart will live on. Mildred will be missed!
Friday, May 16, 2014
FRIDAY THOUGHTS!
I just saw a fox in my backyard and my cat was still outside! Fortunately, she was across the street and came when I called. I know it's all normal and a part of nature.
Apparently my cat is smarter than I am sometimes!
Anyway, it was a fast week. Wednesday we went to an after hours networking event sponsored by Snows in Orleans. It was a nice time with food provided by the new owners of "The Jailhouse" and wine provided by a local liquor store that I forget the name of(sorry), but they were nice and the wine was delicious! Snows gave us our stem less wine glasses, and I won the 50-50 raffle-$35.00! It was a fun time. We stopped at our local pub on the way home to check on the Bruins, who weren't doing to well obviously, and called it a night.
Thursday I had two clients and a class, but we took a walk in the morning. We also walked on Tuesday and took a bike ride Monday. I'm taking a big bike ride today to work off the ice cream and Chinese food I had yesterday!
Enjoy the sunshine today! Apparently Saturday is going to be a washout.
Apparently my cat is smarter than I am sometimes!
Anyway, it was a fast week. Wednesday we went to an after hours networking event sponsored by Snows in Orleans. It was a nice time with food provided by the new owners of "The Jailhouse" and wine provided by a local liquor store that I forget the name of(sorry), but they were nice and the wine was delicious! Snows gave us our stem less wine glasses, and I won the 50-50 raffle-$35.00! It was a fun time. We stopped at our local pub on the way home to check on the Bruins, who weren't doing to well obviously, and called it a night.
Thursday I had two clients and a class, but we took a walk in the morning. We also walked on Tuesday and took a bike ride Monday. I'm taking a big bike ride today to work off the ice cream and Chinese food I had yesterday!
Enjoy the sunshine today! Apparently Saturday is going to be a washout.
Monday, May 12, 2014
CALM,COOL,COLLECTED AND MOTHERS DAY!
What a great weekend! The weather finally broke and it looks like spring is here!
I had a great weekend! Saturday I did my clam, cool, and collected mini-retreat at Nickerson State Park. Here's the link to my life coaches website in case you want more information-helen@betterthanevercoaching,com. We spent time hiking and being alone with our thoughts. Then we did some guided imagery, journaling and sharing. We worked on how we could be more calm,cool, and collected during stressful times. We talked about taking better care of ourselves so we could be more effective in our work. We even ate chocolate and got nice parting gifts! It was truly a great day!
Mother's Day was great too! I got all dressed up including hat, heels and a bright pink pashima! We went to church (Holy Trinity) where I sing in the choir. I was wearing heels and wasn't sure I was going to make it down the aisle, but I did. We came home for a bit and sat on our back porch and chatted with some neighbors who had come down to open their cottages. Then we went to "The Barnstable Tavern" for dinner.
I had baked stuffed shrimp that were huge and delicious with a beet salad with blue cheese. It was delicious and rich! My hubby had the fried seafood platter.
We were quite full and satisfied. Later on Kate came down with the kids and we took them to the Sundae School. They had ice cream not us! We played on the beach for a while and then they went home. Frank and I then took a walk on West Dennis Beach.
It was a wonderful day and weekend.
Have a great day and enjoy the sunshine!
I had a great weekend! Saturday I did my clam, cool, and collected mini-retreat at Nickerson State Park. Here's the link to my life coaches website in case you want more information-helen@betterthanevercoaching,com. We spent time hiking and being alone with our thoughts. Then we did some guided imagery, journaling and sharing. We worked on how we could be more calm,cool, and collected during stressful times. We talked about taking better care of ourselves so we could be more effective in our work. We even ate chocolate and got nice parting gifts! It was truly a great day!
Mother's Day was great too! I got all dressed up including hat, heels and a bright pink pashima! We went to church (Holy Trinity) where I sing in the choir. I was wearing heels and wasn't sure I was going to make it down the aisle, but I did. We came home for a bit and sat on our back porch and chatted with some neighbors who had come down to open their cottages. Then we went to "The Barnstable Tavern" for dinner.
I had baked stuffed shrimp that were huge and delicious with a beet salad with blue cheese. It was delicious and rich! My hubby had the fried seafood platter.
We were quite full and satisfied. Later on Kate came down with the kids and we took them to the Sundae School. They had ice cream not us! We played on the beach for a while and then they went home. Frank and I then took a walk on West Dennis Beach.
It was a wonderful day and weekend.
Have a great day and enjoy the sunshine!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
SPEAKING OF EXERCISE..
"Speaking of exercise," how's it going with you? Now that the weather is better, we can get out more and do other things like walking on the beach or the bike path.
I took a bike ride this week and hope to take another one today. I also got out my hula hoop and jump rope. I'm thinking of investing in a bosu ball because it's really good
for balance work and abdominals. I was at a wellness fair at Willy's Gym in Eastham and took a demo class with the bosu ball. It was fun and challenging! You always want to change up your workout so your body doesn't get bored and used to the same old exercises because they won't be as effective. I know it's a pain, but it keeps your mind sharp thinking of different activities to do!
Speaking of keeping your mind sharp, try doing some opposite arm/leg movements.
It challenges the brain because you have to use both sides of it. Just try standing up and holding your right leg up and your left arm at the same time. Try not to fall over!
Have a great day everyone and enjoy the sunshine. Be extra nice to yourself and some one else!
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