One of my favorite lines from Mary Poppins is “In everything that must be done, there is an element of fun.” This is my exercise motto. No matter how good an activity is for me or how much I get out of it, if I can’t find something a little entertaining about it, it’s not going to become a habit.
Once upon a time, that was a hard thing for me to admit. I wanted to be one of those people who could trudge their way through something, no matter how mentally and emotionally unsatisfying it was.
Then I discovered runner’s high, and it unlocked everyone’s secret – they were having fun (I mean, eventually. Running is still just horrible at first). So now I don’t worry so much about what I do as long as I do something I enjoy.
Enter this video:
If you do these eight minutes with the intensity that Tracy Anderson instructs you to do it, you will feel it. You will know immediately that you have accomplished something. You might never want to lift your arms again.
You also might have a little fun.
You might feel silly, especially if there are people around. You might feel absurd if said people stand back and watch you do it. You also might get a little jolt of triumph when they join in because they just can’t help themselves.
But your arms will take it seriously, and you will start to notice a difference in their tone.
I love it when silly things produce serious results.
M. Suzanne Terry 
EEEEoooow! Longest 8 minutes I ever remember, though I must confess to modifications after a few minutes. Thanks I needed that.
Right? My arms felt like they were on fire, and only after a couple of minutes.
….and I frequently find myself singing Mary Poppins tunes out of nowhere, but forgot to sing with this. Next time, I’ll sing it, in my head.
Yes! Anything to distract from the burning in my arms.
Really not so sure I like you as much anymore….. picks self off the floor, makes tea, goes to bed…..
Ha! I totally understand. That’s fair. It’s exhausting.