Stretching Help

Keeping flexible is very important for us ladies. When we walk on heels, carry babies and do many things women do, our muscles can get very tight, making falls more likely and recovery slow.

I bought these rubber strips which have varying resistance, light/med/hard at the Bartells. They advertised them as pilates bands. You use them to stretch gently and to do resistance work.
I am really liking using them (especially after a long ride) to loosen up.

They are inexpensive, portable (for workouts on vacation) and easy to use. You can get a nice workout without cardio just by doing resistance stretches with these puppies. Give them a try!

Green River Gorge

Yesterday, I had the awesome privilege of riding a gaited horse down to the Green River and back.

A gaited horse has a special step that allows them to cover a lot of ground while providing a smooth ride for the mount. It doesn't jostle and bump and shake, it smoothly and deftly advances and you're surprised at how little you're bejumbled!

We rode for five hours roughly, and while my back is sore a bit, my body seems to be able to handle the ride.

Plus, check out how cute I am in my tight breeches? That extra 10 lbs has made a big difference! Three cheers for being able to enjoy life! The weather was sunny and clear, and the wilderness we traveled was beautiful. I'll have to look at a map to see where we rode, exactly.

What are you doing to push yourself?