Starting tomorrow, I am cracking the whip on myself. Really...I am. It is almost summer and I guess that means hanging by a pool or the beach that I never go to (I live a whopping 20 minutes away). I've decided to start going to Optimum Condition in El Cajon to get a body evaluation and training program. Using a certified personal trainer is necessary for me to get motivated and to make sure I am doing the right amount of diet and exercise to obtain my summer goals. In addition to a personal trainer, my family got me (Mother's Day request) a little gadget called the a Nike sensor for my Itouch Nike+Ipod application. The sensor fits goes in or on your running shoe to keep track of your distance/pace, set goals and to let you know how many calories you burned. I chose to make my own sensor holder by cutting a insert in the tongue of the shoe and then after inserting my sensor I stitched it back up. With my Nike+ I can set workouts based on time, distance and calorie goals. For example, if I wanted to run for 20 minutes, I tell the app and it would count down for me the time and a computer voice would periodically let me know how much time I have left (it actually does this while your listening to your music). After the workout, the app has a history section, where I can go back and view my previous workouts. I am pretty visual and goal-oriented, so this tool may just be the trick to get me out there on a regular basis. I tested it out this morning with a 10-min run on the treadmill right before my Sunday morning yoga class. Wish me luck and goodbye Haagen Dazs - Dulce de Leche, I'll miss you.
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