September 24th, 2012
New Old Sounds, Shiny New Habits
This weekend I got a record player, and it’s official: I’m in love. I’ve been stalking a few online but this weekend my sister offered me one that my parents bought in the 1970’s along with her record collection and I couldn’t pick it up fast enough once the offer was out in the world. It’s a big old girl, but plays beautifully and once I connected the speakers I got to pour through her records to choose the first we would play. Rust Never Sleeps won out and the warm sounds spilled through the house like sunlight, making the house feel more like home than it had yet. Of course it was a close call between that and the Jane Fonda Workout record ;)
In the past few days I got my office set up, caught up on sleep, make an incredibly tasty fall dinner (that I’ll be sharing later this week), and committed to getting fit by signing up for my first crossfit class. I have very little gym and fitness experience beyond walking & running on my own and I’m going to have my butt properly kicked! I’m excited to do something totally new to me, and I’m hoping that this is something that will be “for me” so I can lose some weight, get energized, and get in with a group of people who can help me stay motivated. Walking into a new situation, especially one that’s not a strength, is always a little intimidating but I know that even that discomfort is part of stretching myself in a way that’s good for me.
I think that when I get home I’ll steep a cup of tea, find another record and grab a book as a reward. Make that a book and an ice pack- but it will still be a reward :)
I’d love to hear how you’ve made being active part of your life. I listen to audio books and take my dogs for long walks almost every day, but it’s not enough to counteract how much I sit at a computer. I think classes will be a good thing for me to explore, even if crossfit isn’t right for me. But I hope it is!
I find it really difficult to stay motivated without classes. I grew up playing team sports so all of my exercise was with people. I find solo exercise boring and torturous. I would love to get into team sports again but I’m not sure how to do that as an adult.
Your record player is a perfect addition! I do have a gym and sometimes TV shows and podcasts are the only things that motivate me.
Also- one record to add to your collection- Mayer Hawthorne’s. He has a heart shaped red record, it’s so dreamy, even just to admire.
I love record players, we have three, but it’s dj equipment, but the music sounds so good on it!
Hot yoga!! It’s pretty intense, and WAY more of a workout than you can even imagine, but once you get into the groove, its amaaaaaazing. I go 3 or 4 times a week, in the fall and winter, so let me know if you wanna come with sometime! Its always more fun if you have someone to make silly faces at when the teacher isn’t looking :)
I have an old cabinet record player that used to be my grandparents’. I am so completely in love with it, even though it is going to require some maintenance soon. Should be a fun project.
Something about vinyl just feels good.
Good call on snapping that baby up! Beauty. You really must get Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane over the Sea, now! It’s so gorgeous and warm sounding on vinyl, I love it.
I live in a really small town, so I don’t think we have cross fit here, but if we did I would definitely want to give it a shot. I heard that you should be prepared to sweat your guts out :P
Since having my baby I’ve done some running and played roller derby and I’m always on the look-out for new things to try.
I love that you have record player. So fun! My parents had one but their records were all warped during a flood or something, so they don’t use it. :( Such a bummer as they had some cool records, like the Moody Blues.
As you know, I love running. I never thought I’d fall for this sports, but I did. I think it helps that I do it mostly outdoors. I can’t handle the dreadmill. It sucks the life out of me. Ha. Good luck with crossfit! I haven’t tried it, mostly because the cost is high and I don’t think I have the time to dedicate to it with my running schedule!!
Love your vintage stereo Kyla, you’re sooooo lucky! I really want one for the cottage.
I swim everyday for one hour, i use the swim lanes at a pool. I started about 5 months ago, just doing aqua size, got bored, and just started swimming, I feel much healther, and stronger, I then went and bought myself some resistance bands, I like to do these things alone
i used to make pilates, but now i’m a lazy cow!
I’m not a class person since i’m way to lazy to leave my home :/
Classes make a world of difference for me! The community at my yoga studio is amazing. Knowing that I’ll see friendly faces helps motivate me. Making plans on Facebook to go to a class with a friend also helps hold me accountable when I might otherwise go home for a nap :) I’m introverted so I was quite surprised to learn that I benefit from and really enjoy the group environment.
I LOVE THAT RECORD PLAYER!
I hate going to the gym for many reasons, so I usually do Ballet Beautiful Blasts at home (http://www.balletbeautiful.com/bb-store-video). I’ve only purchased the streaming video versions so far because shipping to Taiwan from the US is so ridiculously high, but I will pick up the BB hour-long workout DVD when I’m home in a month. I love it–it’s very calming but also offers really great, intense, focused exercises for different muscles.
Oh and I stay active by biking (I bike EVERYWHERE) and with Wii Fit and outdoor play!
We got a record player from our sisters for my birthday in July! Than shortly after, hit up a record store uptown. The cool thing is, we’ve wanted one since we were teenagers, way before they became popular again. ^_^ The first record we played was by Stevie Nicks!
Love Neil Young! I’ve been doing CF for a few months now and like it a lot – hope you will too! Everyone at my box is so nice. They don’t even make you feel like you’re in the worst shape of the room, when you know you are :)
I’ve heard a lot about crossfit but have never done it – you’ll have to let me know what you think! I reward myself with yoga for doing cardio – because I HATE doing cardio! And sometimes when I don’t feel like going to yoga it helps to know the instructor will ask about me when I’m not there!
Good for you on trying Crossfit..if I had the $$ I would be signing myself up asap! Just remember that every other person there has the same common goal as you, to be fit, healthy and strong!!
I stay fit by training in Taekwondo 4x a week. I absolutely love it, I don’t even feel like I am “working” out because it is so much fun. I also run a wee bit and work out on my own at home with p90x video’s. My taekwondo school is starting a fighters fit class in October..that should really whip me into shape, come try if your interested..we are in Winnipeg!
Oooh…jealous of your record player! :) And a few years ago I did a good 4 -5 months straight of 5-day-a-week boot camp, and while it was awesome for my self esteem and all that stuff, I was in pain every.single.day. lol. It was totally worth it, and was cool to know that I can make myself do that – lol – but I found this year just riding my bicycle to and from everywhere I need to go in this hilly town does just as much good, and is way better for my soul. :) BUT everything I learned working out with pros helps me workout on my own now, too…have fun!!
Oooh…jealous of your record player! :) And a few years ago I did a good 4 -5 months straight of 5-day-a-week boot camp, and while it was awesome for my self esteem and all that stuff, I was in pain every.single.day. lol. It was totally worth it, and was cool to know that I can make myself do that – lol – but I found this year just riding my bicycle to and from everywhere I need to go in this hilly town does just as much good, and is way better for my soul. :) BUT everything I learned working out with pros helps me workout on my own now, too…have fun!!
I’ve just been doing bodyrock lately, which is similar to crossfit with less equipment. I’d like to start doing more cardio to trim down a bit more, but I really like being done in 15 minutes!
I love trying different classes at the gym. I had other people to help motivate me and having a set time made it easier to not skip out. Recently I gave up my gym membership because I started school which doesn’t leave much time or cash for the gym. In lieu of this, I’ve ordered some DVDs and plan on using the elliptical we have at home. Probably one of the funnest classes I tried was cardio kickboxing–great workout and excellent stress reliever. Seriously, punch/kick a bag for an hour and see if you still feel anxious or angry.
And I mean DON’T push too hard!
I was really active for sometime, but now I’ve completely fallen off the bandwagon. In fact, I cancelled my gym membership yesterday after not having been in well over 8 months. I’m not so good on my own, and terrible with coordination in classes. However, I HAVE tried crossfit, one of my friends goes regularly and another will be training there shortly as a certified trainer! It’s super intense, but an AMAZING workout. Everyone there was so supportive! :) I’d sign up, but it’s just a tad bit out of my price range right now. I’m sure you’ll love it! Best of luck – just push too hard! ;)
All the aerial stuff helps, but I’ve been doing P90x lately too. I’m not one to workout unless it’s a challenge and since there are a bunch of different workouts every week I’m able to stick with it. Plus I don’t even have to leave the house :)
I fell head over heels in love with yoga this year, and it has changed virtually every aspect of my life. It’s crazy how something as “simple” as finding an outlet for being active can change you, but it has! Yoga has become the best thing in my life. I hope you find something you love as much as I love yoga.
I decided to train for a 5k. I have been running for three weeks now and feel great. Hopefully the motivation will seep into house work and organizing. We will see!
I find it really tough staying active. I used to work out on my own but for the last 6 months I’ve been going to gym. It’s a 30 minute work out and I love it! Good luck with crossfit, I hope it works out for you:)