Exercise Anywhere!

exercise - handstand I hate exercising. There, I said it.

I do it for the benefits I get from it, but I’ve never really been a fan. There are those that LOVE exercising and couldn’t start their day without a trip to the gym or a good long run – I’m not one of them.

The way some people are yo-yo dieters, I’m a yo-yo exerciser – always finding some new gimmick or fad that motivates me to keep moving.

Recently, the people at Nuru Planet sent me a small deck of cards called “Exercise Anywhere”. Here’s what they say about it:

“Exercise Anywhere is for the man or woman who wants to look good and feel great without having to hit the local gym. Your body weight provides you with all of the resistance you need to burn calories and tone your muscle.”

Sounds great! What I wasn’t expecting was the depth of information those little cards provide. Illustrations for every exercise, sample routines, good form tips and some interesting philosophy with some humor thrown in.

For example, they cover “The Myth of Spot Reduction”, the “Women-Pecoral Myth”, and staying motivated.

I particularly liked this idea: Having trouble getting off the couch? Don’t fret. The 4-5 minute breaks during your favorite episode of House or Heroes are ideal times to work a major muscle group. Hey – how’d they know I watch both of those shows?

A gimmick? Maybe. But one packed with lots of useful information for a very small price. And if it gets you off the couch for a few minutes, then it’s well worth it.

Check out: Exercise Anywhere (Click on the Body section)