Shoveling Snow
Okay, a lot of the East Coast is getting hit with snow, which presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
The challenge – getting around by car.
The opportunity – walk and then shovel snow.
Shoveling snow is an amazing form of exercise. It’s strength training mixed with a pounding heart as it takes a lot of energy and calories to clean it up.
Now, for people who are not in optimal shape, be cautious. For those of you who are in good shape and need to knock off some calories, get out and get to work.
And DON’T sit home eating. That’s the worst thing you can possibly do.
And if you can’t shovel, just get out and walk in the snow to where you have to be. In New York, it’s probably the best way to get around as there are not many cabs or buses in service.
Good luck,
Jim
Hi Jim,
I have a question. I want to lose weight using strength training rather than cardio. The problem is that i have quite a flabby tummy because a. that’s where my weight goes and b. i used to be 60lbs heavier a few years ago, so my tummy sags alitte. I have noticed that I lose more weight in the tummy when I do cardio than when I lift weights. when i lift weights i see absolutely no difference (on my tummy) so i am constantly confused about which form of exercise to use. should i use both? I lost weight earlier this year by combining the two. I did 30-45 mins cardio and 20 mins weights, 4 times a week on 1200 calories.
can you advise, this is such a problem for me and its why i dont stick to one kind of exercise regime…
thanks
Davinda
Comment by Davinda — February 11, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Is there a way to ask questions directly, without having to submit them as a comment under a random blog topic?
Comment by Sara — February 14, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I don’t think so, but will ask my web designer tomorrow.
Comment by Jim Karas — February 14, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Is there a resource or part of your books I could recommend to runners to help tell them how abusive it is to their bodies? I remember hearing that author Wayne Dyer used to run 10+ miles a day until his body couldn’t take it any more, and now he practices yoga.
Comment by Sara — February 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Hi Jim,
Do you have any advise re: my first post above?
thanks
Davinda
Comment by Davinda — February 16, 2010 at 5:16 am
It’s all in “The Cardio-Free Diet.”
Comment by Jim Karas — February 16, 2010 at 6:30 am