Day 252: Trying something new

I realized after yesterday's post (and Ashlee's comment - thanks, Ashlee!), that I need to shake things up again. I know I have heard or read somewhere that our bodies need to be constantly challenged and it is important to keep your work outs mixed up.

My walks have been wonderful and I love walking, but challenging? not so much, especially when we are walking the neighborhood - too many corners where my children want to make the choice of where we go...Can you see where this is going? We hit a corner, child A thinks, asks and debates all possible directions (and really there are only 4 choices! East! West! South! and North!) and finally after a few minutes chooses - repeat at each and every corner for 15 minutes in this pattern: Child A, Child B, Child C. The last 15 minutes I am in control so I can get us back home without all the debate. :)

Yes, I march in place at each corner, but the blocks are not that big so I don't really ever get my heart rate up like I do at the mall. So summer walking has been more about being in the sunshine, getting fresh air and keeping up the habit...oh, and family bonding time. :)

So, today, I decided that I needed to rev myself back up - I am going to dance or Zumba in the morning. Not sure how long, but long enough to get the heart rate up, feel energized and stop feeling like I am hibernating!

Happy Walking!