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If you’ve read any of my past entries, you are probably aware that I am recovering from foot surgery. I’m feeling great, but still experience a lot of swelling from time-to-time.  In my recovery journey, I’m a quest to find workouts that are fun and don’t require a trip to the gym (I moved last year and don’t really like any of the gyms that are extremely convenient for me). So I figured, why not post what I’ve tried?

This week’s exercise is from Fitness Magazine.

The workout: Alison Sweeney’s Couch Workout

What You’ll Need:

• a couch
• resistance band
• jump rope (optional)

What I liked:

• This workout is great if you have a TV show you love to watch, but can’t seem to make time for exercise and relaxation.
• Loved the extra-credit sweat section for commercial breaks. Holding a plank for 60 seconds, jumping rope, jumping jacks, bicycle crunches, running up and down the stairs. I’ve never been a fan of watching commercials so this was perfect.
• I also love that this workout uses a resistance band — easy to store and travel with.
• The couch could easily be replaced with a bed or chair should you find yourself traveling and in a hotel room.
• For me, this exercise was pretty pain free. That’s a huge plus — no effect on the feet!

My Only Pitfall:

• I’d sometimes find myself stuck in a flamingo dip getting caught up in the TV action — which in a way is good! But what I’m getting at is that the television can be distracting!

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