Fun Times

So let's just say it was about that time to start maybe taking things seriously when it came to my fitness and working out. Approximately a week and a half ago, I started to work out every other day. Running/walking on the treadmill, adding in a few crunches and some stretching. Well after awhile I figured I needed to add another dimension to my workout, otherwise I would get bored and eventually possibly quit. What adds a little fun for a workout you may ask..... well let me tell you. Purchase a work out ball ( like the one on the right.) Not only will it help keep you motivated with all of the things you can use it for..... it will give you great entertainment. I would just like to take this minute right here to share with you the great entertainment that came from this ball.
Along with myself starting to workout my mother has also been watching what she's been eating and has also been using the treadmill. When I came home with the workout ball she was really interested in how you use it and what you use it for. So for the first couple of days I had it she was on me about showing her how to use it. Being the nice daughter that I am.... I sat down on the ball and showed her how to do a sit up on the ball. I explained as I went and then proceeded to show her a couple of sit-ups to make sure she knew what and how I was doing it. I then asked her you get it... you want to try it. And she shook her head yes. I got off the ball and then handed the ball over. Mom then slowly lowers herself onto the ball ( this is all going down in the living room). Takes a good stab at trying to do a sit-up... but no go. So I take my time this time and show her again how to do it....bracing yourself....basically doing a wall sit on it and then doing a sit up. I guess you could say the rest is history. What happened next I really don't know if I can tell in words but I will try to. Mom sat on that ball....started to lean back to do a sit-up and up went the legs.... she laid straight back on the ball...rolled back until her upper body was laying on the couch and her lower body was on the ball. And she couldn't get up....couldn't move... Stuck between the ball and the couch. Side note: Meanwhile dad and I are laughing hysterically and crying all at the same time.
Moral of the story........ buy a work out ball.