Runner Park by Sven Lito is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Last week, instead of working out in the dance room of the
Bell Center like we usually do, our Aerobic Dance instructor surprised us by
bringing the class outside to the lacrosse field. At first, we were all very
excited about it. The sun was out, there was a cool breeze, and we all welcomed
the change in scenery. However, our excitement came to a sudden stop when we
were told of the workout we’d be doing that day.
Our instructor informed us that we would be doing five sets
of exercises that included jumping jacks, squats, burpees, push-ups, and sit-ups.
Each move would be repeated for one minute, squeezing in as many reps as
possible. Each round, consisting
of the five moves, would become increasingly more difficult and each round would
be concluded with the same exercise: running up and down the length of the
field. This workout hit us all with some intense cardio. If there was anything
that I learned that day, it was that I need to run more often. With the breeze blowing and my heart
pumping from the previous round of exercises, running up and down the length of
that field was no easy feat.
In the end, I got a killer work out using simple exercise maneuvers
that everyone knows how to do. I left the field with my heart pumping and my
body already starting to ache. Even though it was a hard workout, the fresh air
and the overall change in scenery made it more enjoyable. And sometimes a
little change is all you need to motivate yourself!
