Getting Summer Ready

Depending on when this is being read, there are 53 days left until the official first day of summer (Check HERE for a current count). That means the kids are just about out of school and we’re running out of time get those incredible toned arms and six-pack abs before the bathing suits come out J.  Don’t worry though, we’ve got it covered.

First things first, what to do with the kids?  That’s easy… there’s always something for the kids at the Rec Center.   Swimming, skateboarding, and basketball are just a few things the kids can do at the Rec. If you’re looking for some educational and artistic activities then check out the Claremore Community Center. If the 2014 summer camp schedule is anything like last year’s then get the kids ready for some art, music, sculpture, science, and acting classes.

Now, about those arms and abs…toned arms and ripped abs are great, but feeling good and being in good overall health is far more important. So, before going all out, be sure to talk with a doctor. Diet is a key factor in getting and staying in shape. Remember: “In garbage, out garbage”, meaning that if we only put junk food in, all we’re going to get out is junk.   Get those veggies and fruits and stay away from the sweets. When it comes to the workout don’t be afraid to start small. Simple body weight push-ups can help tone those triceps while a few chin-ups can beef up those biceps. Think about it, if we do 40 push-ups per day from now through the first day of summer, we could hit 2120 of them by June 21. If we did 20 chin-ups every day until June 21 then we could do 1060 in time for summer. Don’t forget that cardio. If we jog a mile a day that’s 53 miles by the beginning of summer. It seems like a lot, but breaking it up into daily workable sections makes it much less daunting. There’s certainly more than just pushups, chin-ups, and cardio to think about. Talk to one of the trainers at the Rec to get on the right track.

Get those kids activities planned now and spend the rest of that time figuring out how you’re going to reach those physical health goals.

So, what are we waiting on? Let’s do this!

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