September 8th

Had a good gym workout on Thursday before hitting the beach.
A crosstown walk on Friday and hit tennis balls on Saturday before going to Fordham's big win over Villanova 27-24!!
The dream lives.

August 30th

After 3 days of meetings at school, I was up and down the stairs abit, I got back to the gym for a good workout.  School starts next Tuesday so I will remain active this weekend and next week.  I was told I lost weight and look good so I hope this is working.  Going to doctor later for check on leg.
Enjoy labor day weekend.

August 18th Fitness Dream

Have finished week one in the Poconos.  Completed two gym workouts, swimming, several long bike rides and two sessions of tennis.  On Saturday came back to the city for a doubleheader, we won semifinal, lost championship by 2 runs.  Played both games at shortstop, alot of fun.  Heading back up to Poconos on Sunday and will continue with swimming, maybe golf, gym and tennis and some relax reading time.  Summer has been great and I feel rejuvenated and on a good path to what works for me and fitness.  I have two great daughters and great family.

August 9th

Got to the gym today and varied my workout, started with bike, them elliptical then weights, stretching.  Met up with old friend T at gym.  Z recommended that I seek out yoga class near me for posture and try the bullett for juicing.  Good ideas. I also think I should get some personal training sessions.
Head for Poconos and more exercise.

August 8

Hi All,
I haven't blogged for a while because Kelly and I were cruising in the Bahamas.  A quick update on workout and fitness dream.  Got a good report from my annual physical on Monday.  Good Cholesterol is up and everything else looks good.  My weight was about same even after all the food on the cruise.  Kelly and I worked out several times on cruise and took stairs most of the time. I also pushed my father in law in a wheelchair at Universal Studios. A good workout.  Since I have been home played two games in doubleheader, won both.  Did a tennis workout yesterday and planning on gym today or tomorrow.
I am realizing that my dream is to vary workouts and stay active.  Also watch what I eat.
Keeping it Real!!

July 24

Felt tight in my neck from Tuesdays workout so just did some stretching today.  Plan on some tennis workout for Thursday.  Looking forward to cruise on Saturday!!!

On Sunday, after staying up most of the night trying to help Kristin get home from Prague, I did a stretch and walk from 20th and 1st to 11th and 6th and back.  Today Monday July 22nd I went to the gym and did core, elliptical workout, weights and bike a good 45 to 50 minutes.  This afternoon we are talking Poppi to the doctor.
Kristin had a good trip and Ryan drove out to Queens to see her. Grandma and Poppi liked him.

Saturday July 20th the 44th Anniversary of Man's first steps on the moon with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin along with Michael Collins on Apollo XI.  "Houston, Tranquility Base the Eagle has Landed"

For Workout today I went to NYSC and did core, cardio and then weights as Larissa had suggested. I think it is a good option and way of doing things.  I also got information about classes and how to sign for them.  I have softball at 5:45 today if it doesn't rain.  I pick up Kristin tomorrow from the airport.  Last evening Kelly and I went out to dinner, I picked her up from work. Then we both went home and collapsed.  She is at work again today.

Workout time today was about 45 minutes.  This blog is as much a journal as a fitness dream.  I miss all my new friends from the workshop and hope to keep in touch with them.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704588404575123510044247310.html

Article from Wall St. Journal on workout

http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/workout-detail/17-Minute-At-Home-Cardio-High-Intensity-Interval-Training-Workout/8l/

Video from Fitness Blender- 17 mins long which is a good amount of time in a busy Day to workout

Top 10 Core exercises:

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/53_fitness_list.html

I want to buy Stretch/Resistance bands and a Bosu, which is half an exercise ball used for workouts. See visuals below:

BosuResistance Bands

Friday July 19 Last day of Dr. Goldberg Living Work Network Workshop

Today my hip was hurting so only did light stretching.  Have softball game tomorrow, unless it rains, at 5:45 in Central Park.  Last evening sweated it out at NY Botanical Gardens event, jazz music and cocktail. It was hot.  Kelly worked the whole day until 9PM and we went home and right to bed.
Today I will post my workouts and time schedule.  I will put a list from different videos and articles I have found of the workouts I will attempt.

Picture of Chris Doyle 7/18/13 at Wyckoff Library in New Jersey

I plan to add links to websites and articles about core, cardio and weight workouts.

I have also recently joined Pinetrest and will investigate pins on that they may be helpful to my workouts and this blog.  My ultimate goal is live a healthy lifestyle and live a long life for my children and their children.  There is also a mental aspect to this and having activities like tennis, softball, reading, following sports and vacations will help.  I also plan to pursue someone to share all this with.

In the week I have spent at the Wyckoff Library with Dr. Goldberg and an amazing group of teachers we have been developing research topics with the goal of shipping them.  I decided to develop a workout plan that I could carry from the summer of 2013 into the teaching year.

The first topic I needed to setup was time management. In talking to Larisa and Heather and my daughter Kelly I realized that I don't need a big block of to accomplish my goals.  The evenings could be a time after I get home from work to either have a good cardio, core and weight workout at home or the New York Sports Club where I am a member.

In deciding how to ship my research Heather suggested a blog and rather than keep this completely personal I thought I would share what I have learned with others in my situation.

My plan is to keep track of my efforts and in this way keep myself on target to live a healthier life.  I plan to also incorporate healthier eating habits, with the help of my daughters and to go for an assessment from my doctor and a personal trainer.  I may also include some gym workout classes as my sister-in-law Denise is not starting to do.