Did you know that Denver is ranked one of the top ten most fit cities in the United States? I think that is an amazing achievement. Go Denver!
This is yet another wonderful reason I am excited to hit the mile high city. For a few years now I have tried to be a regular, nay religious gym go-er and I try to eat in a varied, healthful way. I do indulge in my fair share of sugary items and booze, but that is neither here nor there.
For me being physically fit is not really about the health benefits, though I think those are great, it is more about the mental benefits, the endorphins and the seratonin boost it gives you. I have had a couple personal struggles in my life that I think working it out in the gym has given me the ability to overcome (or maybe keep in check.)
One of my requirements for our apartment search was that they had an in-building gym. I know that probably upped our chances of having to pay an arm and a leg for our apartment, but I was hopeful. I kept my fingers crossed and voila we have a nice little gym with some weight machines and a few treadmills and maybe a stationary bike if I recall correctly. Working out in a gym does become a tiring routine, though, for even the most devoted of gym rats. What better time than the present to try and do a little more than role out of bed and go to the gym. So to do my part to keep my cities ratings up I really want to try some new outdoorsy, fitness activities that do not involve drinking on the patio. ;P I really mean like hiking or mountain biking. And I definitely am going to walk more being that our apartment is going to be extremely close to all sorts of fun activities (and hopefully my new job)! Plus getting out and about is probably a great way to meet some people and make friends. Heck I might finally even try Zumba!
I will keep you updated on my new fitness adventures as they unfold and if I don't someone should probably nag me to get out of the house and do something. :D
Well ttfn...
Post Script: I wrote this on a stationary bike. Gawd I love cell phones!
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