October 4, 2009

Over the years I have amassed an insane amount of work out videos, from aerobics to taebo to belly dancing…name it, I probably have it.   Oh, mind you, it doesn’t end there!  Over the years, I’ve also bought practically every exercise equipment my humble budget would allow – treadmill, airwalker, stepper, dumbells, yoga ball – name it, I’ve probably have bought it at some point.

The thing is, there was a time when I worked out like there was no tomorrow.  I used to be able to do 3 aerobics classes in one day!  I was unbelievably disciplined!  Things started going wrong after I got married…not to blame my husband, of course!   Burn out must have caught up with me.  At least, that’s what I tell myself.

For the last 7 years, I have been trying to find my exercise mojo.  I may have finally found it again.   Meet my new friends and workout buddies, the Kettlebell…

and the KettleWorx videos…

I received a package some weeks back containing these items exactly so that I could review them.  For about 3 weeks now, I spend 20 minutes, 3 times a week doing the KettleWorx workout.  It IS a struggle, mind you…because I could always easily find an excuse to skip working out: mommy duties…chores…blogs…chores again…etc.   Still, I manage to bring myself to pop the video in the vcr and follow the simply 20-minute work outs.

The workouts may only be 20 minutes long but they are quality workouts.  For 20 minutes, I huff and I puff as I go through two sets of full body workouts.  I can actually feel my muscles working and burning.  The workouts are never boring because I mix up cardio, core and resistance training.  Plus, every week, it’s a different set of work-outs!  The Kettlebell I’m using right now is 5-lbs.  I think I’m ready to move on to 10-lbs.  But that’s another expense so…

There may still be hope for me…to look good in time for Christmas…or Thanksgiving!    The holidays are coming and I can’t afford to gain anymore weight!  Pahleeez!

2 Comments »

1. 

   paano ba kasi mag-summon ulit ng discipline sa pagwo-work out? dati rin akong masipag. twice a day sa gym. ewan ko ba kung anong nangyari after i got married (hindi ka nag-iisa & hindi ko rin sinisisi asawa ko! haha!).
   good for you, Weng! hope that mojo stays with you.

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   Comment by Gracie — October 8, 2009 @ 2:13 pm

2. 

   LOVE YOUR REVIEW!! I agree–when my lifestyle was a little different (before husband and 3 kids) I had the luxury of time to workout when/where/however long I wanted…but when all that changed exercise was no longer a part of my routine! Now with KettleWorx I am a much more balanced, happy & healthy Mom and Wife!!

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   Comment by Heather Clark — October 13, 2009 @ 11:55 am

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