Are you like me this Winter? 

My Workouts Were Lacking During the Longest Winter Ever.

Have you ever had a year where you feel like your body is working against you? This year has been that year for me. As soon as the snow began to fall in September or October, I continually got sick. I first had bronchitis, sinusitis, and a double ear infection. This happened over and over, it was like I was allergic to the snow. My doctor also thought I had covid although my test came back negative. Good thing I started using a Netti pot and that cleared me right up. My most recent ailment has been kidney stones. I already have a whole post about that. 

This year I was prepared for all the snow and I bought indoor workout equipment. I have a Fitness Cube, Core Max, RAVS Vibration Plate, Pilates bar kit with resistance bands, a Thigh Master, and more. Now, I am ready to be outdoors walking or riding my bike. I look forward to seeing putting on a pretty show for me. 

The great thing about the smaller home exercise equipment that I have, is they work as well as any gym if I take the time to exercise with them often. After I got over my recurring Covid like illness, I started using my equipment regularly. In fact, that is how I found out I had kidney stones. 

I love my vibration plate. As a teen, I was in a rollover and I wasn't wearing my seatbelt. Since then I suffer frequent body aches and stiffness. The plate gently moves my muscles and gets my blood flowing before I begin the day or a workout. Usually, I also love it as a workout on its own when set to higher intensity levels. 

There I was using my vibration plate and feeling like I needed to double the pace at which it vibrates. I wanted to be a hot Momma and not gain the Winter 20 lbs, which can be common with such long hard winters. My muscles were warming up, my skin was wiggling, and my fat was jiggling, and I was feeling good until I wasn't. My kidneys began to hurt and it was hard to get a breath. I was only able to stay on for just over 4 minutes that day. I usually find my vibration plate super fun to listen to music and dance around on, but that day I couldn't. 

I have still been able to use other things, most especially my Yoga bar. That thing rocks. I can attach more bands for even more resistance. Through it all, my arms and legs are looking good. 

Are you looking forward to working out in nature like me?