She’s Playing while Training!

As I walked downstairs to my client’s basement for our weekly session, I noticed that her ping pong table was open. Usually it is neatly folded up and tucked away in a corner, so it barely gets noticed. This time was different. I smiled at her and said, “Grab the paddle, and get ready, because this is your warmup!” She laughed and said, “I’ve been to gym already and did my cardio.  Bet you didn’t know that I am a great ping pong player!”

Between intervals of ping pong (cardio), I integrated strength and flexibility exercises. My client was playing and sweating, as she dropped the paddle to squat on the bosu ball. Then we turned on her TV to break in her son’s Wii (Nintendo Video game, which is addicting). She swang strong and hit a home run. Then her right jab scored her first knock out. Then it was back to ping pong and a set of rows with a resistance band in a split squat position.  

The hour breezed by so quickly that she hadn’t realized that she did a full body cardio, strength and flexibility program. When it was time for me to leave, my client said, “This was such a fun session. The hour went by so quickly and I am dripping in sweat!” I replied, “Great!  Who says you can’t have fun while training?”

Author: gobefitc

What do you think of when the word fitness comes to mind? What images and thoughts appear? What are you doing in that moment? Is it enjoyable or are you just going through the motions? Beth's philosophy is that fitness should be fun, goal-oriented, realistic and integrated into daily life, regardless of age, gender, health and level. Attitude is everything when it comes to health and fitness. She inspires and motivates every individual to utilize their greatest gifts: their body, heart and mind, by creating a dynamic and functional program that incorporates fitness into everyday life. The days of tedious and monotonous workouts are over! Instead, you get an exhilarating program that suits you. Variety is the spice of life! Participating in a lifelong fitness program that excites you, empowers you, and reflects you and your goals is your ultimate health and fitness success story. The real question is: What do you imagine for yourself now — at whatever stage you may be in your life? View all posts by gobefitc