You may recognize Summer Montabone from her days as a professional fitness athlete. The Jackson Township resident not only won the overall National Physique Committee Ohio State Fitness & Figure Championship and the “Tall Class” of the NPC in Texas in 2004, but she also has appeared in national fitness magazines and on DVDs as a model.
Standing on your right foot with your left foot lifted, bend your right knee and sit your hips back as you lower into a squat and touch both hands to the ground (or as close to the ground as you can). Push through the heel of your right foot and return to standing. Repeat 12 times on the right leg, then switch to your left leg for another 12 repetitions.
Standing on your right foot with your left foot lifted, bend your right knee and sit your hips back as you lower into a squat and try to touch the ground with both hands. Push through the heel of your right foot and return to standing. Repeat 10 times on the right leg, then switch to your left leg for another 10 reps.
Anyone who has purchased a Fitbit (I chose the Charge HR) or similar activity tracking device already knows this: We definitely don’t drink enough water and we don’t exercise as much as we should.
Standing on your right foot, lift your straight left leg behind you with your toe pointed down. As you lean forward, reach your hands in front of you. Keep your back flat and your hips pointed forward. Lower your left leg and return to standing. Repeat 15 times. Switch legs for another 15 reps.
Standing on your right foot with your left foot lifted, bend your right knee and sit your hips back as you lower into a squat and touch both hands to the ground (or as close to the ground as you can). Push through the heel of your right foot and return to standing. Repeat 15 times on the right leg, then switch to your left leg for another 15 repetitions.
They say that if you do something for 21 days, it will become a habit. And once it’s a habit, then your body will come to expect it. I’ve always liked this line of thought. I like the idea that if you can grin and bear a new hardship for three weeks, you can seriously impact your life.
Getting a gym membership can be a daunting task, let me tell you. That’s why I put it off for two years. Once I got up the courage, it really wasn’t that scary. The sports and recreation director gave us a tour of the facility, told us all about the equipment and classes, etc. and asked us if we had any questions. I felt like VIP status as he showed us around.
During the past six months, I’ve been on a mission to better my health. I’ve read all kinds of articles, and I’ve tried a lot of different things, hoping that they would stick. To my surprise, living a healthier lifestyle wasn’t as expensive or as difficult as I thought it would be.
It’s easy to get caught in a rut when it comes to hobbies and personal projects. If you’ve been working on the same thing for awhile, it can become tiresome and monotonous. It’s fun to change things up a bit. A new hobby is a great way to break the cycle.
