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The weather in my area forces indoor exercise for the majority of the year.

• I live in a part of the country that experiences temperature fluctuations from negative twenty five degrees to the high eighties or low nineties.

We deal with record-breaking snowfall, dangerous windchill, downpours, hail, sleet, high winds and brutal humidity. I’ve set up a home gym that accommodates a beneficial workout. I’ve invested into kettlebells, resistance bands, medicine balls, dumbbells, an incline bench, jump rope and yoga mat. I run on the treadmill multiple times per week. While running involves hard impact on the feet, ankles and knees, it’s also a great way to utilize the whole buddy and burn a tremendous amount of calories. It gets my heart pumping at a fast rate, encourages the lungs to expand and inspires a thorough sweat. Running improves stamina, tones the muscles and helps to alleviate stress. It allows me to clear my head, get into a positive mindspace and benefit from feel-good endorphins. When I run on the treadmill, I have easy access to my water bottle. I can listen to music and adjust the thermostat to my preference. The treadmill offers a variety of programs targeting duration, speed or endurance. I can increase intensity by adding an incline or running faster. By keeping a record of my workouts, the treadmill allows me to compete against my personal best. I like that I don’t need to worry about dressing for the weather. There are no concerns with nasty dogs, traffic or uneven ground. When I am done with a run, I simply step off the machine.

 

 

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I workout entirely at home.

I simply live too far from the nearest organized gym to manage a membership.

Because of a very hectic schedule, I often workout at odd times of the day and night. I need to be able to accomplish a beneficial exercise session in a short amount of time. I am always looking for new and creative ways to get motivated and burn as many calories as possible. Just recently, I invested in a trampoline. I didn’t buy a gigantic trampoline that takes up space in the backyard. I chose a smaller version that fits right into my home gym. The equipment is lightweight, easy to move and a great way to exercise. I perform what’s called rebounding exercise on the mini-trampoline and benefit from a fantastic cardiovascular workout. According to a recent study, rebounding is 68% more effective than going for a job. It gets the heart pumping, works the lungs and inspires a sweat without hard impact on the joints. The cushion of the trampoline works to absorb the shock on the feet. Unlike running, it isn’t damaging to the hips, knees, ankles or feet. Along with benefiting the cardiovascular system, rebounding stimulates the lymphatic system. It encourages this network of tissues and organs to get rid of undesirable materials in the body. Jumping also works to strengthen the immune system. I like that it targets the core muscles, back muscles, glutes and legs. It provides toning while also improving motor skills. It encourages coordination, agility and balance. I’ve found that jumping to music is fun and puts me in a great mood. It doesn’t really feel like exercise. I make sure to include a variety of movements such as jumping jacks, jogging and tuck jumps.

 

 

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I’ve always incorporated different types of strength training into my daily workouts.

• As a woman, I am not trying to build large muscles.

For me, the priority is toning the muscles. Because of this, I stick with low weight and high repetition. I have a set of hand-weights that include two-pound, four-pound and eight-pound sizes. I also have invested into a medicine ball, weighted pole, kettlebells and resistance bands. Each one provides unique benefits. This past year, for my birthday, my husband gave me a set of battle ropes. Although I’d heard of battle ropes, I’d never tried them before. It took me a while to get around to even unpacking them from the box, because I assumed they would be difficult to install. I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity. I had my new ropes set up and ready to use in under five minutes. I was also amazed by what a strenuous workout they provide. While my hand-weights, kettlebells and other strength-training equipment mainly works the biceps, the battle ropes are great for concentrating on triceps. I have googled to figure out how to properly use them and to explore potential exercises. Battle ropes are wonderfully versatile and an opportunity to improve core strength, endurance and power. They elevate all-round performance and allow targeting of specific muscle groups. I am impressed with the low-impact cardio workout I get. By making a variety of “waves” with the heavy ropes, I can burn more calories than running and effectively destroy fat. Battle ropes are tiring but also quite fun.

 

 

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It’s been awesome owning a lake house with my brother.

For the longest time, we wanted to own such a property, and rent it out to tourists.

Our home has numerous lakes and rivers that attract nature lovers. They come when the weather is nice to spend time on the water, and enjoy the magnificent surroundings. This has led to our town being a tourist destination with several hotels and lots of short term rental properties. We wanted a piece of that pie, and recently, we managed to find a lake house to buy. This property didn’t come cheap, and we had to think long and hard about the purchase. However, we knew this was a long term investment, so there’s no hurry to profit from it. The lake house looked splendid, and only needed a bit of work done before we started taking reservations. Some of the work we had to do included door repair. Some of the doors were missing locks, and looked a bit old. So, we found a door company near us that was selling them and also did door installation. Next, we had to look into the roof that we realized needed a bit of repair. This was after hiring a roofing contractor to do a thorough inspection. He said the roof could last about 20 more years, however, we had to do urgent roof repair. It’s easier to pay for roof repair than roof replacement. This is why the roofing company is sending roofers next week to start the work. Hopefully, they won’t take too long and we can get started on deck installation in the front yard overlooking the lake.

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My sister and I had this plan to renovate a house we had just purchased then put it back on the market.

For the longest time, we talked about going into real estate.

But, it took about 10 years for us to kick the ball rolling. Our dad was instrumental in this because he had several properties that he was renting out when we were young. Both he and mom were working 9 to 5 jobs, but they also decided to purchase some properties and get rental income. This money was always useful, and we learned alot from them since they always shared such information. While in college, my sister and I started talking about taking the same steps, and doing them early. But, we got started when I was 26 and she was 24. It’s been great, but the first house needed a lot of work done to it. First, we had to consult a roofing company to do a roof inspection. At first glance, the roof looked alright, but we wanted a roofing contractor to confirm that for us. They sent an expert to the house, and he did find a few issues with the roof. However, this isn’t anything to warrant a new roof installation. We only needed to hire them for roof repair, and we were all set. Next, we realized the doors in the house were all different. This would make the house difficult to market. So, we also took the steps to consult a door company. A friend referred us to one, and we were happy to see the door company had a website we could visit and pick up the ones we wanted in the house.

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