Several recent studies have shown that children average 7.5 hours per day partaking in technology entertainment, ranging from TV to computer games. Not only are children being consumed by these distractions, adults have also started to resort to less physical activities. This issue sends up a huge red flag in my mind and it reminded me of how I keep up on television shows, and keep myself in the gym.
While 20-40 minutes of cardio time CAN cut into valuable TV episodes, consider this a solution for your TV withdrawals. Last year I started downloading TV shows straight to my ipod touch. It may not be a large HD screen, but I have found it to be a practical option for sustaining my figure and not missing my favorite programs.
iTunes offers most all of the TV shows/seasons available today (I'm still anxiously waiting True Blood season two). You should try downloading a few episodes to your ipod and taking them with you to the gym. I guarantee you’ll find yourself presently distracted from your cardio routine and quenched of your TV needs.
This is a little secret that I try to remember to pass on, but sometimes I forget to share. Thanks to CNN’s technology entertainment statistics, I was quickly reminded.
So...If you struggle with gym time cutting into your favorite shows try this technique and let me know what you think. You will have to pony up the dough for the download, but think of it as a small premium for getting your self into your favorite jeans.
Remember we can use technology to our advantage -- take the ipod to the gym and don’t just use it for music, tap into the video function and let it benefit you in a positive way.
ipods will answer your prayers!
