I bought a treadmill -- on New Year's Day. Is there anything more cliche than that? And my New Year's resolution? To read blogs while walking on said treadmill. (Thus, hopefully, spending less time online and keeping fit.) If I'm not on the treadmill -- I don't want to be surfing the net. (I bought the NordicTrack C900, btw.)
As a result of some health issues, I haven't been able to fully participate in my usual workouts -- Pilates and yoga (acid reflux issues) and my elliptical machine (hip flexor pain and tightness). I love to walk and did so in the Summer, but I'm not a fan of inclement weather. I think the treadmill will be a perfect fit since I can use it while on the computer or while reading on my iPad.
On this first day of the New Year, I'm actually looking forward to making some changes in my life: finding out what I want to do as career now that Maddie is getting older, working on getting the house organized, and selling some of the items I have sitting in bins in my spare room. I plan to read a lot, continue my exploration of gluten free baking and cooking, and step away from the computer and toward some of the creative projects that have languished this past year.
Happy New Year! May 2012 be a super year!
Love your new exercise machine. Its really great. I would love to have one but my house is so small. So I walk when I can. Hope you had a great Christmas. The cruise was wonderful and came back with a slight sunburn to a rainy 45 degree weather. Now back to work today. Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Rowena PHilbeck | Monday, January 02, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Enjoy! I can't read anything on an ipad or computer while working out (we have a great recumbent bike at home that I use when I can't make it to the gym). If you have the same problem, you could try listening to knitting podcasts - there are quite a few of them on itunes (all free). Or any other podcast. Although at home I usually watch something on my ipad on Netflix or HBO-GO. At the club, I listen to knitting podcast (& occasionally Car Talk).
Posted by: Donna | Monday, January 02, 2012 at 10:16 PM
I love that! It is a goal of mine to get a treadmill, along with a treadmill desk. As for now, I'll do couch to 5K and use my nike plus.
Posted by: Tsoniki Crazy Bull | Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Wow! I didn't know you really bought it! I will miss the rabbit's head that is the shadow of the elliptical machine! LOL
Posted by: Maddie | Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 09:58 AM