On Tuesday night, the Mister and I decided to take advantage of a new local summer program in our city. We went out to the nature reserve and went kayaking.
Now, I have never been kayaking before and I am not a great swimmer. So, I have been skeptical about the whole thing. I always thought that it was super easy to tip over and be upside down in a boat in the water. Nightmare! Mister has been out a few times and really loves it. So, I thought- let's do it! Conquer a fear. Try something new.
Well...
...I loved it!
I know in the past, let's say 2 years ago, I would never have gone. I would have made every excuse in the book not to go. But, as I have become more athletic and confident in my skills in the exercise department- I am willing to try a lot more things. I think that is one of the greatest things about getting fit and healthy.
I am not totally sure of the calorie burn for kayaking. But it is a decent workout. It's not running, but it is along the same lines of biking at least- just in the upper body department.
I encourage people to try sometime new. You never know! You might find your new passion. I will definitely be going out on the water again sometime soon!
What new exercise have you tried lately?
Awesome. Dont worry about the calories, you did something new and very healthy
ReplyDelete@ SO FAT 4 NOW - Exactly. Just being out and doing something is great for the body and mind! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I know how it is to have your weight hold you back from doing things like that, but its so good its not anymore! I recently went hiking and actually liked it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely on my list of things to do! Looks like so much fun :)
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