Gettin' Fit & Healthy with Rickie

  M y favorite time of year...      Summer can also be a busy time with vacations, sports, swimming pools, picnics and outdoor work.  Whatever it may be in your life it can be tough to find time to get in a workout.  This is a good time of year to trade your traditional indoor workout for something outside or a break from the norm.  You can count some of your summer events/jobs as your exercise or movement time.  Most of us exercise or workout for good or improved health and some of your summer activities are very active.       Yard work whether it is push mowing, weeding, raking, etc. is very active and you will certainly burn calories and work muscles. Keep in mind not to overdo it such as 6 hours of yard work in one day, spread it out so you don't injury yourself.       Taking the kids to the park or a sports field for practice or a game?  Use this time to get in some of your own activity, as long as...

Boardwalk Workout      Those who know me well know I love the beach and here on the east coast we love our boardwalks. Boardwalks feature food, games, rides, stores, all kinds of fun stuff and of course the opportunity to just have a seat on a bench and enjoy the view of the ocean, sunrise or sunset or just people watch.  Boardwalks are also great for getting in your outdoor exercise with an amazing view. You can go with your traditional run, walk or bike but it also provides the chance for some creativity.      The workout below was my 'boardwalk workout' during a recent beach trip but it can of course be done anywhere.  Replace the benches with picnic tables, railings, fence boards, etc. Now lace up your shoes, dress comfortably and get ready to sweat.     Begin with 3-5 minutes of easy walk or jog to warm up than pick up the pace for 5-7 minutes or pick a spot to which you would like to do you first round of exercises.   💦...