how do I get 8000 steps at age 60

I learned to use a fitness tracker

last year and find that it keeps me accountable

and on track with regular activity.

This is the bellabeat clip on tracker I use

8000 steps per day is attainable for me and

beneficial to my heart, blood pressure, blood sugar levels

 in winter I walk at our walking track in the city 

trotting a horse is amazing workout

for rider and horse

get to the lakes and swim as much

as I can

 beachbody DVD fitness dance fun

 I can get 4000 steps by doing a dance fitness DVD in 

30 minutes 

canoeing is great but hard on my shoulders

so only a couple times a year on this activity

 ride my horse in the yard

just walk outside

 love love love hiking around the lakes in

the fall

 hiking in winter with white snow and

sunshine

pretty trails with nature is so relaxing

I don't mind the treadmill a few times a year (but this is

my last resort in extreme cold weather if I need the steps)

I am retired and can really get the fitness in

but it is still a mind set to do it. The benefits

are incredible to my health!

shoulder and dance

my right shoulder is recovering

and I have started to workout again

this program called CIZE is dance fitness

 for all kinds of fitness levels,  It is hard to get all

the moves and steps into proper sequence with the music

however  (Shaun T) does a good job of moving you along!

 I am not doing the arm movements above my

head presently so am enjoying my improvisation of just the steps

which are cool even with just low arm movements!

This instructor is an uplifting individual and

his personality kicks my butt.

the best workout for me is:

The Next Level:  Work Your Body  

making it work with what motivates!

watch my favourite routine below

and imagine me doing this with minimal arm 

movements (ha ha what a visual!)

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Not A BeachBody Just A Dance Student

I began the beachbody fitness programs in June this year.

I did the 21 day fix, yes for 21 days I worked out

from my DVD on my TV for 30 minutes each day.
My Yoga teacher is a beachbody coach and I asked her
one question.  Is this too much for a woman my age?

I was concerned I was too senior to be

working out with weights, pushups and the

cardio.  I was motivated to make my life

more fun and energized and I was willing to

work hard for it.  She recommended the 21 day fix.

So did that and now for the last 2 months I have been

dancing.  I love it!

here is a sample video.

There are so many other fitness challenges and DVD's to purchase and workout with but I chose
this one.

Just to share that if you want to check out the beachbody team and be part of a fitness community.
here is the link and their is a 30 day free membership and also if you join and do not like the programs or Shakeology powder drink there is a 30 day refund.

www.teambeachbody.com/CA 

it is all about support, working hard with professional trainers and knowing your beachbody nutritionists are number 1 in their Shakeology powder that complements your energy and health while working out.


It is such an uplift of mood and confidence.

slow firestarter today

yes

I am joyful

I am so much fitter

than I was 3 months ago

it all looks good

from my pics below?

let's be real

and talk about when you are still

fit and joyful

but doggin' the odd day

and your mind says

"whoa"

that's me

today

don't wanna' day

stay home

read, meditate

pet a horse

share here

that my left neck and shoulder

is annoying me

though not really painful

just a bit bite-y

even when I 'dog- it' like today I find

I am doing a work -out at 3 pm this afternoon

because it's habit and my body and mind say

we are missing something - get it?

keep it going

keep it real, stay low and know it

sucks when the mood hits you like that

get your fire starter sessions going

fitter is better

 I started the 21 day fix with beachbody.com

end of May this year

I am busy doing my 30 minute workouts every day since

and I did not realize the fitness level I am at now

I rode Rocky this afternoon

it was hot and bugs weren't too bad

when I stepped into the stirrup to swing up

and over I couldn't believe how simple that

was.  No left sciatic to numb my foot and

more strength and speed in getting

on

BONUS

this is why I work out!

one of the reasons that is for sure!

this horse is a good ole boy but he is pretty soft, not in riding shape for a 20 year old

horse and I need to get him out more. 

so this afternoon was hotter than I thought

and Rocky was really sweating after 1/2 hour and I only

trotted him around the arena for 20 minutes

I had to get off him to longe him a little bit more

as the team work was not there between him and I, yet.

anyhow when I did that

he was lathered up around the breast collar

and his neck was wet

It was time to quit

maybe go again tonite?

I was overheated too once

I got into the tack room

to put away his bridle/reins

I needed a sit down on the deck!

(face flushed/feeling weak)

I am getting back in the game in the fall here when weather is cooler and

horse flies stop biting, then it's good horse riding!  In the meantime short rides
in our yard will be perfect this month.

fire session

some days I do not recognize my gifts of being and I do enough!

so here is my thing....

 drink coffee in a.m.
writing 3 pages in morning pages
read a daily scripture or write my own prayer
make Shakeo and drink it also include

w/2 glasses water
dress to sweat and hit play
2 more glasses of water
eat breakfast and plan meals
sit on deck as much as possible
make bed sometime in morning
post on my blog/FB
sometimes shop for groceries
better yet read when I can
which is quite a bit
write an article if inspired by moment(s)
talk to horses

I enjoy an hour or two of lazin' too

the fire starts inside
when a day goes by and I never stop to wonder
 am I bored? or I feel complete?
I write what I did that day
it starts in the morning just like I said
and the day builds from there 
but it has to start with writing, drinking,
sweating and planning!

 Did I mention I love purple?