Happy Friday! As usual, I'm linking up with Fitting It All In's Five Things Friday and DC Trifecta's Friday Five. And because today's theme is favorite fitness activities, I'm also joining Fitness Friday. Fun! But first, I have an epic Friday fail to share with you.
I biked to work yesterday (pats self on back) and went running right after work (pats self on back again). Per my 10 mile training plan, it was an easy 3 mile run. Finished in 35 minutes, took some cell phone pics, and was feeling great. Until I tried to go back to my office to collect my wallet, keys, and bike.
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Luckily, my housemate's office is right next door and she was working late and could give me a ride home. And double lucky that I have a car as well as a bike so I can get to work tomorrow. But still a pretty stupid way to end the day that got me home (and writing this!) a couple hours later than normal.
Anyways, back to my five favorite fitness activities. This was both like asking me to choose between my favorite children and least hated form of torture, so I'm a little conflicted. But here's what I came up with:
1. Volleyball
By now you probably know that I played volleyball in college and I still play on a ton of rec league teams. I love the competition, the team work and the versatility. You can play it indoors and on the beautiful California beach, 6s or doubles, women's or coed. So many options and I love them all!
2. Flag Football
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3. HIIT
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4. Group Fitness Classes
Something about exercising to music with a crowd of people gives me a much better workout than doing it alone. Exhibit A: the Zumba class I've been attending. Picture a giant ballroom with an amazing instructor on stage and 100+ people grooving to the beat. Or just watch the above video. You can't help having fun despite sweating buckets.
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Q: What are your favorite fitness activities? Have any epic running or life fails lately?
My favorite activity is running, otherwise my list is spin/biking, strength training, yoga and snowshoeing :)
ReplyDeleteWow snowshoeing!?! I've always wanted to try that! Don't think I'll get much of a chance now that I moved to Cali though lol.
DeleteWe have very similar lists -- and I forgot you were in CA now. Ignore my reply to you on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHaha yea no worries. I have an awesome flag football team in Arlington if you're ever looking for one :)
DeleteOH I would have been so annoyed if I had been in that scenario! UGH! I can't work late as I am on the clock when it comes to after care so I really would have been ticked. I am sure you can laugh at it now though eh? :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha yea it ended up ok. And I just found out today that the key pad is broken so maintenance locked the secondary garage gate for the first time ever yesterday--and didn't tell anyone! Just my luck! At least I know it totally wasn't my fault now!
DeleteZumba is a ton of fun! You hardly feel like you're working out hard because the time just flies by.
ReplyDeleteYea I love it! If you ever come a little north to visit Santa Barbara I highly recommend checking out Zumba with Josette! It's the only Zumba class I've ever been to that truly does feel like a party. So fun!
DeleteP90X3, running and yoga are my favorites right now. As soon as the winter realizes it's spring and I can run outside again running will move back to my #1 favorite.
ReplyDeleteOoh I've always wanted to try P90X or another Beachbody system. Maybe when I save up some cash :)
DeleteMy fave is running but I enjoy more group activities too and think volleyball would be fun!
ReplyDeleteSocial sports are definitely my favorite workout! High recommend :)
Deleteahhhaha laughed so hard at #5! There are a lot of things I do for food/booze...
ReplyDeleteLol I know right? It's the best motivation :)
DeleteWhat a fun post! I'm personally a big fan of running but any kind of physical activity is a good idea in my books :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAs you can tell, running isn't my favorite but I am starting to think it's less of a terrible idea in general :) Thanks for stopping by!
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