When I do aqua fitness in the pool at my gym, I pretend I am in Hawaii. I’m lucky enough to have an outdoor pool with a view of palm trees. Enjoy the water workout in your pool while you let your mind drift off to an exotic location. Then aqua becomes a work out for your body and soul.
How to Make Water Burn
Water and fire do not mix . . . unless you are talking about burning up calories doing Aqua Fitness. Water aerobics helps you to expend energy doing cardio without feeling overheated. Even if you sweat, you do not notice it! Here is a great blog post on losing weight with aqua fitness. I recently started this blog, Aqua Awesome, to give information and inspiration for those doing aqua.
How to Put Crystals on a Hat
Aqua Fitness is a great way to keep fit, especially in the summer. But you definitely need a hat, and it’s fun to show off bling hats in your aqua class. I recently wrote a post on my Aqua Awesome blog about how to apply hotfix crystals to a hat. Hop on over to Aqua-Awesome.creativezazz.com to see this and other posts about aqua fitness. I show you what you need to apply sparkles such as Swarovski crystals to a hat. The same method can be used to bling a shirt or bling shoes. You use a tool called a hotfix applicator that lets you apply crystals that stay on without any sticky glue. Make exercise fun with this craft.
When the Gym Pays Off
Summer is coming. Are you bikini-ready? Vintage babe on the beach to inspire your fitness motivation.
Meal Prep
If she could figure out how to make meals during the War buying only what she could with ration points, then what are you complaining about?
Words of Wisdom from Lovely Lucy
What a fabulous woman who loved people, including herself. Lucy made us laugh and forget about our troubles for a while. She put things into perspective. “Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” Great fitness motivation advice.
Want It? Work for It!
Lovely, toned woman from the past to inspire your fitness motivation. She wanted it. She worked for it. Love her outfit, too.
The Only Bad Workout . . .
Is it worth the effort? The answer is always YES! The only bad workout is the one that you did not happen.
When You Work Out in Silk and Heels
Ah, those lovely ladies of the 1920s. They managed to wear fabulous outfits even when working out. Or whatever it is she is doing with that machine.
Get Rewarded
When you lift heavy things, you work out your muscles, and you get strong: that’s a reward in itself. You don’t need to work toward a medal, work toward a stronger you.
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Do Like I Do . . . and Get Fit!
If you want to get fit, do like I do. Soviet propaganda poster promoting fitness.
Bit by Bit You Will Get Fit
Fat does not happen overnight. Neither does fit. But if you develop good habits and don’t give up, bit by bit you will get fit. Hang in there. Fitness happens when you make a commitment, develop good habits, and work at it.