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Body yes, Car no!
By workoutmommy | April 21, 2008
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It’s Monday gang, which means it is time for another round of move it Monday! Let’s shake off that weekend and get a fresh and active start on our week.
In honor of Earth Day, our challenge today is to move our bodies more and our cars less. I am always impressed when Rachel (from Fitness For Mommies) blogs about biking to the store or post office while towing her kids. She gets a solid workout and the environment gets a break.
I don’t have a bike trailer but there are ways I can limit my car use and increase my activity level at the same time.
Here are a few ideas:
- I can easily walk or run with my kids to the park or community pool. No more taking the car just because it is slightly more convenient.
- I usually drive from one parking lot to another when I am out shopping, even though they are relatively close to each other. From now on I am going to park in just one lot and walk from store to store. I will get some extra steps in my day and a boost of upper body strength from carrying grocery bags an extra block or two.
- and just for kicks, I’m going to do walking lunges to and from my recycling bin at least two times per day all week!
Now, what can YOU do to reduce your carbon footprint and your waistline at the same time?
Get that body moving gang, no excuses!
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April 21st, 2008 at 11:23 am
Good ideas! I walk to and from work (45 minutes each way) and I try to take the bus more than the car- it’s also useful for getting in a bit more exercise just from walking to the bus stop or by getting off a couple stops before/after your stop. Also, I live on the 6th floor of an apartment building so I almost always take the stairs over the elevator (unless I’ve got an armful of groceries!).
Sagan’s last blog post..Adventures in Cooking and Yoga
April 21st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Next month I start teaching on Friday Mornings. There’s a trail that goes from our house to the street where the gym is. I’m going to ride my bike to and from.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I’m walking to the bank right now! I have an hour and MUST be home before Gossip Girl starts. No judging allowed.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I’ll be walking or biking the girls to school once the weather turns nice. I was all psyched to do it today…but the torrential downpour kind of cramped my style.
Slacker Mama’s last blog post..it was the best of weather, it was the worst of weather
April 21st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
sagan-that is great that you walk to/from work. I am impressed!
alyssa-that is a great way to get your cardio before class. Congrats on the new gig too!
Leslie-no judging at all! I can’t even admit what my Tivo is recording right now. Hint: Team LC
Slacker–the rain has got.to.go NOW! Hopefully you’ll be biking with the kids before the end of the week!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 am
Greetings, back in town and ready to ride more! I took the kids all over the expo with the bike trailer and YES, I got a lot of looks!!
But with two, it is the best way to go!! (As long as they have fishy crackers, juice, toys, etc…the hair pulling is kept under control.)
Rachel’s last blog post..The week in review
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I could walk to the post office and the bank. It’s less than a mile one way, and I have a nice steep hill at the beginning and end to to really put some extra oomph into my walk!
Carrie’s last blog post..filibuster fun
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Thanks!