Comments on: My 2024 Fitness Goals (and Why They Should Be Yours Too!)

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:38:39 +0000

In reply to Arna.

Arna,

It sounds like you’re doing a great job of overall fitness. I do think a few sessions with a personal trainer to help tweak anything that needs to be tweaked in your current routine might be a good idea! Also, a trainer might be able to guide you in the specific areas you’re trying to target this year!

You inspired me! Good going, girly!

xoxo
Suzy

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:35:43 +0000

In reply to Kari.

Kari,

Yes, it’s a half-balance trainer ball (https://amzn.to/48rpJs3). In the photo I took, I’m standing next to a place I can reach out and grab if I need to for stability. I’m raising one knee in front of me and standing for 30 seconds. This is a good way to start! The balance trainer comes with suggested exercises.

I am working up to standing and balancing on the flat side with the ball side down. Also, you can do lunges using the flat side for advanced work. I need to do a post on this! Thanks for the prompt!

xoxo
Suzy

By: Kari

Kari — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:23:39 +0000

I have a question about your balance exercise – are you just standing on that ball on one leg? I want to add more balance to my workouts as I am 50 now but was wondering what you actually do!!

By: Arna

Arna — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:29:23 +0000

I do yoga daily, 30 minutes of HIIT daily, 10 minutes of core conditioning daily, vibration plate daily, upper body/arms/back with weights 3 times a week. We try to also walk if the weather cooperates. I never stretch, and I know I need to start doing some stretching.
I have thought about working with a personal trainer (I only work out at home, no gym for me), but I am still debating about that.
We love Easy Spirit. My husband is in love with the slip on trainers.
It is easier to exercise now that we are retired (my husband goes to the gym). I get up in the morning and go right into our “exercise room/spare room” every morning. I also do intermittent fasting (for 4 years), and my only problem area is my middle (that you menopause.) Still working on that. So, for 2024 I want to concentrate on stretching and my middle.
Thank you for this post. Makes us all think about what we can do.

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:14:54 +0000

In reply to Laura Heitland.

Hi Laura,

I’m so glad you need the nudge and shared that with me! Thank you! At our age, we ALL know what we need to do. We’re just refusing to do it! The specific exercises I do are personalized for me and my specific issues (I have lupus and osteoporosis, as well as back issues. Plus, I’m still recovering from tearing ligaments in my ankle this fall…soooo!) I recommend you have a few sessions with a reputable personal trainer and ask them to design a good all-around program that you can realistically follow. That way, it will be personalized for you!

I hope that helps!

xoxo
Suzy

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:11:26 +0000

In reply to Ashley.

Thanks, Ashley!

Easy Spirit is such a great brand! I not only love their sneakers, but their shoes and boots as well. It’s almost all I wear!

Thanks for your comment!

xoxo
Suzy

By: Laura Heitland

Laura Heitland — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:07:44 +0000

Hi Suzy!

Thanks for the nudge. I KNOW I need to do more. I confess I hate the cold here in St. Louis but that’s not an excuse. Bundle up and just do it! I’m going to set my plan. If I have to make myself a chart and use gold stars I will. HA! Can you share specific exercises you like to do all the time?

Thanks again!
Laura

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:06:46 +0000

I love Easy Spirit shoes too, Suzy! They are so comfy and supportive. I loved reading your fitness goals. I have written out some in my planner too!

Hope your New Year is off to a great start so far! 🙂