My Morning Coffee Workout
Attaching fitness to a daily activity helps me stay consistent
One, two, three, four…down, up, down, up.
Visions of beautiful hiking trails roll through my mind like a movie trailer as I hang onto the kitchen counter and pump out more squats.
It’s 6:00 am, and the coffee pot is bubbling away behind me, a wonderful reminder of the pleasure that is soon to come. It’s also my workout timer, pushing me to see how much exercise I can fit into those few minutes of brewing.
First cup of coffee = Round 1
I start with squats.
Normally, I hate squats for their tendency to build up my already voluptuous thighs to even greater proportions. Luckily, I learned that by holding onto the kitchen sink and leaning my weight backwards, I can hit my target area of the upper hamstrings and butt.
I imagine all of the places I want to explore, and I know I need strong legs and hips to carry me there.
Next up — pushups.
I turn away from the counter, drop down to the kitchen floor, and start pushing until I can’t do any more. Although it’s a habit to count reps, I don’t focus on the number.
