Fit to Play: "Cross Training for the 20th Century"

I recently read, "Play is cross training for the 20th century. The idea that you can improve fitness through play is unquestionable." The article went on to say that participating in different activities that may be physically challenging yet offer safe ranges of motion can prevent BOREDOM!

I knew that. I recently had a wonderful friend, Johnny, visit me from Lafayette, Louisiana. He's an active person and stays fit. I took him on a grand tour of Oregon where elevation gain is inevitable. We hiked to the top of Multnomah Falls, the 2nd tallest waterfall in the United States. We climbed sand hill in Pacific City. One step up is a half step backwards. We went creek hiking in the middle fork of the Santiam River where the water is cold, the rocks are hard and the current is swift. And, we danced for hours.

He wrote to me upon his return home claiming he was exhausted, his calves were aching but he was so happy that he pushed himself because it was "sooo much fun." This is one of the best testimonials to the benefits of play. Johnny and I connected with our environment through play. We participated in different activities, ones that were adventurous and took Johnny out of his comfort zone . We played hard and loved every minute of it.

We were cross training without even knowing it. Our activities were so much fun, we didn't care how exhausted we were at the end of the day. And, we were never bored. Johnny said he'd remember this trip for a long time. So will I.

What is your cross training plan? Go out and play!

Debra Seeck
Lifestyle Fitness and Dance Coach
www.mzjitterbug.com
debra@mzjitterbug.com

Special announcement: workshop for Leading Ladies- Aug 9 in Portland OR

Hello Fabulous Leading Ladies!

Just wanted to be sure all of our local Leading Ladies know about this--I'd love to see you there if you're able...

Workshop Title:
Lifelines Every Leader Needs in Her Rescue Kit- Strategies and Tools for Natural Born Leaders
Location:
New Renaissance, Portland OR
Date/Time:
Thursday, August 9, 7-8:30 pm
Cost:
$12 PP

Description:

Are you one of those people to whom your friends, clients and colleagues turn to for a listening ear, comfort and support? Do you find yourself being drained
by the needs and personal experiences of your clients and/or friends? Would you like to find your own soft place to land for a while where you can relax and discover new ways of taking care of you, so that you can be masterful in your roles as care-taker, mentor, confidant, coach and/or friend?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, this workshop is one you won’t want to miss!

Come join us and discover:

* Signs and symptoms of burnout
* Untapped internal and external resources at our disposal for burn-out recovery
*Creative, sustainable and masterful self-care strategies and tools
***How to “thrive” not just “survive as natural born Leaders!


About Angel:
Angel Hale is a highly intuitive life coach, motivational speaker, author and
the founder of Leading Ladies: Celebrating and Supporting Natural Born Leaders.
To learn more about Angel visit:
http://wwwLeadingLadiesLounge.com.

To register for this workshop go to:
http://www.newrenbooks.com/events/aug_reg.html

If you are registering closer than 48 hours before an event, please call the store to register:
503-224-4929.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Have an amazing weekend!

With Love,
Coach Angel