Wise Goddesses

Tomorrow is International Day of Friendship. Is there a friend you have been meaning to reach out to but life has gotten in the way? How about just doing it tomorrow? I bet the reconnection will put a smile on your face and give you a happy heart. Nothing much better than that, Wise Goddess!

Here's a few side plank poses to work towards if you are currently practicing side plank with the bottom knee down. Once you can hold a plank or side plank for 30 seconds you should vary the way you practice it to keep your body progressing, not stagnating.

"In terms of days and moments lived, you'll never again be as young as you are right now, so spend this day, the youth of your future, in a way that deflects regret. Invest in yourself. Have some fun. Do something important. Love somebody extra. In one sense, you're just a kid, but a kid with enough years on her to know that every day is priceless."
Victoria Moran

Yoga's Turtle pose elongates the spine, stretches the lower back, hips and shoulders and promotes a calm state. The picture shows what I affectionately call baby turtle. As your body goes deeper and deeper into this yoga asana you may be able to straighten the legs and bring the chest closer to the ground.

Following the same theme as Monday's post about longevity, here's something else to practice to age well. Grip strength has been talked about for a while now as an indicator of longevity. Sooo, try this: take two light dumbbells, or substitute water bottles, and hold them vertically in each hand with your fingertips. Now walk around and time yourself to see how long you can maintain this fingertip grasp. If it's less than 30 seconds that's your first goal. From there, try and add time until you are at 2 minutes. You got this, Wise Goddess!

Have you gotten back your fitness groove yet? Remember this, Wise Goddess...

"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Carl Bard

If you like chocolate like I do you will be happy to hear World Chocolate Day is tomorrow. So, get some movement in tomorrow and enjoy a small chocolate treat! Never treating yourself is not an option, Wise Goddess!!

The year is officially half over and I'm wondering how your fitness goals are coming along, Wise Goddess?? If your workout routine has gone by the wayside for whatever reason now is the time to resurrect it or reinvent it.
Maybe you are heading on vacation and can add an early morning walk each day before the activities and sightseeing commence. This might be the kickstart you need to resume your workout routine once back home.
Or, you need to change up your fitness goals because they don't fit your lifestyle like you thought they would. This might be why you are no longer working out. Sometimes we have grand plans at the start of a new year and find we can't keep up. It's OK to reboot! It's not ok to QUIT! July 1st is Wednesday...put some movement on your calendar!!