Seasons of Change

Spring Training: Five Ways to Refresh Your Fitness Plan
By Liz Marmesh M.S., CSCS(http://yourfitnessguru.wordpress.com)
Hibernation is over. Bathing suit season looms just a couple months away and it’s time to get your butt in gear. (This blog marks two months to Memorial Day Weekend…eight weeks is just enough time to see significant change!) If you’re still feeling under the weather when it comes to turning your intentions into actions, try these five ways to refresh your fitness routine.

1. Move it outside– When opportunity strikes, get outside to workout. Do the normal sun protection number, but seriously.. you’ve been awaiting the Vitamin D recharge, and the time is here to finally take advantage of it. Capitalize on sunshine by hitting up a park trail for a hike, running around your neighborhood, going for walks with friends before/after work.

2. Invest in Spring gear– It’s probably time for a new pair of shoes as your outdoor activity levels are sure to increase this time of year. Hit up a specialty sports store and get the best recommendation for your sneakers based on your foot patterns. Then enjoy the obligation you’ll have to use them!

3. Switch exercise modes– Spring brings change and growth. In addition to the outside workouts, try a new type of class.. Karate, yoga, swimming, dancing.. venture out of your comfort zone and benefit in high calorie burn from something you are not yet efficient at. Try it five times before you decide if you love or hate it.

4. Spring clean your fridge/pantry– Remove as many preserved products from your cupboards as possible and start hitting the farmer’s markets. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, artichokes and pineapples will all come into season. Grab yourself some!

5. Go on an MP3 binge– Let yourself buy all the upbeat stuff on iTunes Top 100 songs on under the condition that everything you purchase motivates you to workout harder. Here are 10 springy songs to try:
-Maino- All The Above
-Madcon- Beggin (Original Version)
-Kid Cudi (Crooker’s Remix)- Day ‘N’ Nite
-The Ting Tings- That’s Not My Name
-John Legend- Green Light
-Mims- Move (If You Wanna)
-Flo Rida- Right Round
-Jadakiss- By My Side
-Fall Out Boy- I Don’t Care
-Linkin Park- Easier To Run