Bossy grew up on the 19th floor of a high rise and has never been very sporty. Bossy’s schools were always large public institutions in the middle of the city with very uninspired gym curriculums.
In fact, Bossy never exercised at all until she got a boyfriend much older than herself, and this boyfriend told Bossy all about this new craze called jogging.
So Bossy purchased jogging shoes while her boyfriend purchased jogging shoes and jogging clothes and a Casio stopwatch and a portable radio and odor-absorbing socks and wristbands and a sweatband and a blender for the smoothies after the jog.
And Bossy enjoyed this craze called jogging, except for the jogging part. It was soon after this Bossy stumbled upon a body-shaping book by a woman named Callan Pinckney. And Callan Pinckney named her body-shaping book Callanetics.
The idea behind Callanetics was to repeat small concise movements which generated strength of the large muscle masses.
And Bossy enjoyed the Callanetics body-shaping exercises, minus the exercises. Fast forward a few years and Bossy purchased one of the early stair stepping machines:
And Bossy loved her stair stepping machine, minus the part where you step on stairs.
In fact, with the exception of a few encounters with that very famous Core Ball training method that utilizes chocolate bars and martini glasses, Bossy has consistently ditched all modes of exercise in order to return to jogging.
And Bossy jogs consistently. Last year Bossy even featured a jogging tutorial right here in these pages that aren’t pages, special thanks to her British jogging teacher with the lump in his trousers.
But the fact is, jogging isn’t enough for Bossy anymore. Areas of her body are not as strong or as tone as they could be, where areas of her body equals yeah pretty much the whole darn thing.
So Bossy has been researching alternate exercise routines before investing in something. Bossy doesn’t require a lot from potential exercise routines, only that they not take up too much room or take up too much time or take up too much money.
This is how Bossy became enamored with her:
She’s Tracy Anderson, fitness guru for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna even though Tracy and Madonna had a falling out and by the way, Madonna, maybe it has to do with your crazy arms. The thing Bossy likes about Tracy Anderson’s methods, is they require nothing but a floor mat and the desire to move parts of your body you never knew moved.
Tracy Anderson believes in alternating exercises so you don’t bulk up, and she believes in simplicity of form, for instance she thinks there’s no better way to work out the arms then to, and this is radical thinking, move the arms.
And Tracy Anderson has developed special workout routines for those lacking space, for instance if one of her clients happens to be a gorgeous movie actress on the set of Iron Man who is staying in a California suite and has nothing but a hotel chair to act as leg lift support. Just as a random example.
Bossy can sum up her feelings about a potential new exercise regime in this way: Please just why can’t the stomach firm by watching Bravo?
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about an exercise regime you find effective, or share a complaining story about an exercise routine from your past, or, you know, just anything exercise related. Or, tell Bossy about how you don’t exercise. Just, like, hi readers!
And here’s a link to that cute Tracy Anderson’s arm routine. Bossy has asked her daughter to learn this arm sequence so she can teach it to Bossy. Bossy will then pass this information to her council, of course, if you’re interested.
The Domestic Goddess says
January 25, 2011 at 11:23 amCallanetics! Had the video. Can’t “jog” now, stick to walking.
Not June Cleaver says
January 25, 2011 at 11:25 amThirty minutes on the bike daily, I’ve lost 11 pounds.
(since January 3).
Bridget S says
January 25, 2011 at 11:27 amJillian Michaels 30 day shred leaves me feeling like Jello.
Philly says
January 25, 2011 at 11:29 amWalking treadmill 3x weekly,remaining two Zumba on the WII
WebSavvyMom says
January 25, 2011 at 11:29 am–>12 oz. curls. Repeat til beer is gone.
WebSavvyMom says
January 25, 2011 at 11:30 am–>Recently found http://www.sparkpeople.com online, free too.
amy says
January 25, 2011 at 11:31 amYoga lengthens and strengthens, calms the soul, stills the mind.
Aimee says
January 25, 2011 at 11:33 amWent to Navy Seal. He tried to kill me. PUKED!
Currently can only walk and keep my heart rate below 100 due to aneurysm and heart surgery. However, I like to jog too. Or as my SO calls it speed walk/jog/ I wish I could run fast but I can’t.
Heide says
January 25, 2011 at 11:36 amI try: walk two miles a day, more when healthy.
vuboq says
January 25, 2011 at 11:38 amRun run run run run run run run run *dies*
Janene says
January 25, 2011 at 11:41 amjillian michaels’ 30-day shred which i have been doing for 14 months, lol. seriously, though, it cost me $10 plus about $15 for 3-lb hand weights and then 5-lb weights once i got stronger. there are 3 levels and i just rotate and do one level each day. what i like is it only takes 20 minutes so i can do it before getting kids up for school. i lost 15 lbs but have kept it up to maintain my weight and stay toned. i am 44 and had not worked out before and my body does not tolerate a few of the more intense moves, so i modified those. low cost and fits my schedule!
Mary K says
January 25, 2011 at 11:51 amEast/West Coast Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Hustle, Waltz, Foxtrot!
Wendy says
January 25, 2011 at 11:57 amrun with my dog in front leading the way-companionship. 🙂
Lauren McKinney says
January 25, 2011 at 11:57 amWalking the dog, X-Box Kinect Fitness Evolved, shoveling snow
corrie says
January 25, 2011 at 11:58 amBought elliptical off of CL… put it IN THE KITCHEN..still, not working!
Kizz says
January 25, 2011 at 11:58 amRescued a terrier. Not allowed to sit still now. Ever.
Eliza says
January 25, 2011 at 12:07 pmWent running, was passed by old man walking tiny Pomeranian.
kathleen says
January 25, 2011 at 12:10 pmNew treadmill-walk watch news -news depressing-stop eat cheetos
kathleen says
January 25, 2011 at 12:14 pmWalking now and weaning off calorie laden holiday food fest
Calico says
January 25, 2011 at 12:23 pmExercise has always bored me out of my skull, but I found mixed amrtial arts just over 3 years ago. Never bored and am in better shape at 43 than I ever have been in my life.
Whatever you find, just make sure you love it or you’ll not keep doing it.
rosstraining.com has some amazing bodyweight workouts. He believes in quality over quantity and never uses expensive stuff. If you keep running, errr jogging, just add some upper body/core stuff a few times a week.
Lizzy says
January 25, 2011 at 12:37 pmTried yoga this morning. Permanently stuck in downward dog. Halp.
Lori says
January 25, 2011 at 12:39 pmFluidity bar. Sometimes I use it, most times collects dust.
bossy's friend, martha says
January 25, 2011 at 12:46 pmsurprisingly effective YMCA classes, take up no space in home.
Jean says
January 25, 2011 at 12:52 pmCallanetics! Those exercises were intense. I need that book again.
Maggie says
January 25, 2011 at 12:52 pmSummer – run. Winter – Active2, plus getting NFL Training Camp (Wii).
Grace says
January 25, 2011 at 12:52 pmI like going to the gym; pretending to be famous.
Kay says
January 25, 2011 at 12:54 pmJazzercize! It is great exercise and a lot of fun too! Also have 30 day shred but haven’t started doing it in the mornings yet. Need my kid to figure out how I can play it on my Wii!! Unfortunately after 40 sitting on the couch and eating Cheetos is no longer a good option!
Little Miss Sunshine State says
January 25, 2011 at 1:02 pm3 Mile walks. Florida Sunshine. Flo Rida on my iPod.
BossysMom says
January 25, 2011 at 1:06 pmdancing dancing dancing…the other stuff just insipid hampster wheel.
Kate says
January 25, 2011 at 1:31 pmNo pilates, no yoga, running from bed to the wine refrigerator.
KathyB says
January 25, 2011 at 1:32 pmDaughter did callanetics to overcome inherited back stiffness from dad
KathyB says
January 25, 2011 at 1:33 pmPt 2 Same daughter took first ballet class in college,stretched magnificently
dgm says
January 25, 2011 at 1:34 pmI love all kinds of exercise; try INSANITY with ShaunT.
KathyB says
January 25, 2011 at 1:36 pmCan’t will large muscle groups to harmonize with keyboard clicks.
Bev says
January 25, 2011 at 1:38 pmBought Gut Buster ~ useless, couldn’t even hang clothes on it!
OH-Ang says
January 25, 2011 at 1:44 pmNew hips, HATE exercising, figure hardware lasts longer without abuse.
OH-Ang says
January 25, 2011 at 1:45 pmPark far from store, walk in, groceries, walk out = exercise Right?? LOL
Olivia says
January 25, 2011 at 1:52 pmInsert corkscrew in wine bottle. Turn. Pull. Pour. Drink. Smile.
CS says
January 25, 2011 at 2:12 pmBar Method (no cocktails, though): mind as busy as body.
heidig says
January 25, 2011 at 2:16 pmBilly Blanks Boot Camp – been doing it for 10 years. Turned 50 on 1/16 and never felt better.
Michele says
January 25, 2011 at 2:33 pmGroup bootcamp most days with one 5K per month. Love.
RuthWells says
January 25, 2011 at 2:50 pmLove the Shred. Super workout. Wore a bikini at 43!
apeetsmom says
January 25, 2011 at 3:16 pmScott Helvenston video: Feelin good like a hard person should!
Burrdy says
January 25, 2011 at 3:42 pmRunning,rebounding,climbing. But nothing slimmed like nursing my kids.
Meg at the Members Lounge says
January 25, 2011 at 4:05 pmI need to invest in the Shred.
Scottsdale Girl says
January 25, 2011 at 4:32 pm*stops chewing on Doritos*
Exerwhaaaaaaaa?
Carol M says
January 25, 2011 at 5:28 pmBought Tony Little (eww) gazelle. Only exercise I’ve stuck with.
Jennifer says
January 25, 2011 at 6:15 pmI have a “bossy” friend who keeps me walking. Burn most of our calories solving the world’s problems. Someones got to do it…..
Catherine McP says
January 25, 2011 at 7:32 pmWinter, my employers desert nature trail. 110+ summer? dreaded treadmill.
mg says
January 25, 2011 at 7:38 pmPaid studly young trainer for workout tips. Ouch! Muscles hurt!
Erika says
January 25, 2011 at 7:48 pmThis song was a hit in Sweden when the Jogging took off.
Bear with the swedish lyrics since the line “Keep on jogging” is repeated over and ….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXewM-YWmCE
Michelle M. says
January 25, 2011 at 8:48 pmI walk or rollerblade around lake almost every other day.
Chrissy says
January 25, 2011 at 9:47 pmyoga + walking every day and yeah yeah yeahs on ipod
Julie says
January 25, 2011 at 10:01 pmUsed to jog too! Now eat chocolate and smile more.
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
January 25, 2011 at 11:06 pmI think Bossy should keep doing what Bossy is doing because Bossy is hot.
I’m doing a mix of bicycling, kayaking and walking. When school’s out I’m going to do a boot camp for a month. I know I should be lifting weights, but there are only so many hours in a day and I have to spend some of them blogging!
runnergirl says
January 25, 2011 at 11:06 pmRunning with dog and ipod; boxing…yoga….bike…..OH MY!!!!!
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
January 25, 2011 at 11:06 pmTotally forgot it was 10-word Tuesday. Wrote a novel.
Debby says
January 25, 2011 at 11:17 pmTraining for a marathon, Sunday’s 18 miler nearly killed me
Angela@beggingtheanswer says
January 25, 2011 at 11:17 pmAll lakes are frozen. Hello, rowing machine! Weird. I know.
L says
January 25, 2011 at 11:29 pmThe treadmill makes a nice plant holder.
Cupcake Murphy says
January 26, 2011 at 12:24 amSometimes—while hiking, for a second I’m not totally miserable.
Doug says
January 26, 2011 at 7:43 amJuice the limes. Add Triplesec. Add Patron. Shake, drink, repeat.
Lo says
January 26, 2011 at 9:01 amJumping rope, running sprints like I am 8 years old.
TanyaK says
January 26, 2011 at 9:56 amX-Box Kinect dance game. You forget you are working out!
pkzcass says
January 26, 2011 at 11:03 amRan for awhile, knees felt great, now fat and lazy.
DawnA says
January 26, 2011 at 11:10 amI’m the klutz who fell off step during “step” class.
Louise says
January 26, 2011 at 12:32 pmGraduated from high school without PE. That sums it up.
Bridget says
January 26, 2011 at 4:02 pmUncoordinated teen found solace in running and still going strong.
the mrs says
January 26, 2011 at 4:16 pmI like to sign up for endurance events. Just sign up. Then you can be all “I signed up for a triathlon.” I don’t actually recommend attending these events. They will ask you to do crazy things, like bike 18 miles.
Suzi says
January 26, 2011 at 4:31 pmTracy Anderson on Nate show today. Watched her work out.
autumnalyssa says
January 26, 2011 at 4:40 pmGet yourself jingly coin skirt, go to a zumba class!
NellyFrittata says
January 26, 2011 at 7:06 pmWear a pedometer. Walk 10,000 steps a day, every day.
Kate says
January 26, 2011 at 8:50 pmIn winter, sometimes walk mall; I’m popular with senior citizens.
AngAK says
January 26, 2011 at 9:02 pmcan’t do Tracy workout—no mirrored room. step aerobics worked.
Mrs. Tuna says
January 27, 2011 at 9:18 am3 times a week workouts with Eva Braun, Hitler’s girlfriend.
Local LIT says
January 27, 2011 at 10:30 amPilates worked until I stopped doing it. Must try again.
Local LIT says
January 27, 2011 at 10:35 amI like how one could take a break from sitting at the computer, stand up, click on the YouTube Tracy arm routine, and try to follow along a couple times a day. As long as you keep moving to the music for the six minutes it’s got to do some good. As long as there is no one else in the room with you.
B says
January 27, 2011 at 2:28 pmFamily reunion is a marathon every year. Need new family.
Jami says
January 27, 2011 at 7:41 pmInline skating. Fall down. Heal. Inline skating. Fall down. Heal.
Natalie says
January 28, 2011 at 2:29 pmYears ago stole my moms power 90 lost 70 pounds
nutellaontoast says
January 28, 2011 at 2:58 pmFind something you like that involves moving then do it.
for me its: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmPm_dPYxn0
autumnalyssa says
January 28, 2011 at 11:03 pmNutellaontoast, that is the most intriguing thing I’ve seen in a long time. Freaking fascinating! Do you actually do this?
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