The aeroSling XPE is a new light-weight suspension trainer manufactured by aerobis. While we did bring our aeroSling Elite with us to California, the weight of everything that we intend to carry on our bikes must be taken into consideration. In doing so, even though that device was perfect for the boat, we felt that it was still a little heavy for such an ultralight trip. Since I insist on bringing a suspension trainer with me, having a new light-weight aeroSling XPE in my…
If you are looking to build strength, and to test your stability, using a suspension trainer is a fantastic way to achieve it. Utilizing it on a boat will magnify these components for an even more challenging training session. As we will be leaving tomorrow to fly to California, I thought I would share this one last aeroSling strength and stability workout that I did on the boat. Strength and Stability Workout breakdown: Do each of the exercises for 50…
There are pros and cons to exercising on a boat. Among the pros is the benefit of being outside where you can breath in the fresh air, get your natural source of vitamin D, and be able to take in a nice view. Unfortunately, when the clouds roll in and rain begins to fall from the sky, it can often be a deterrent. If your only option for getting a good exercise session in is to do it outside, you…
Who needs a gym when you can do a full-body exercise routine using a park bench? You really don’t need fancy equipment, or any equipment for that matter, to be able to accomplish an effective workout. From legs, shoulders and arms to chest, back and abs, this HIIT workout can help you to develop strength in all areas with body resistance alone. Watch the video to see how the exercises are done. The park bench full-body workout: To do this…
Search "social media" and you will discover 100 or so different platforms, with about 20-25 being the most popular! How anyone keeps up with all of this is beyond me! For those of you who have been reading our blog for some time, you may have noticed that I have been posting, as of late, about once a week in the fitness section. Did you know, though, that my 'fitspiration' extends beyond this blog onto other social media sites? Where you can find more of…
This shipshape upper body AeroSling workout will help you develop functional strength in your arms, back, chest and core. If you are ready to change up your training session, give this one a try! Shipshape Workout breakdown: Suspended push up / pike to crunch - 10 reps Low rows - 10 reps Roll out plank / chest press - 10 reps Assisted pull ups - 10 reps Chest fly / Reverse breast stroke - 10 reps “T” Deltoid flys - 10…