Getting Psyched
The contest is over, but I hope you’ll enjoy the post anyway!
It has been a while since I’ve said this, but I am really excited about my training plans for the upcoming new year. I’ve never been one to make resolutions, preferring to call them “goals,” but I’m thinking that just maybe this year will be an exception.
You may ask what has me so ecstatic about exercise? Well, I’ll tell you (that is the purpose of this post, after all). There are actually three things that I think will be both useful and motivational. Number one is the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor that I received from h.h. gregg.
I strapped on the pretty pink Polar and not only did I want to go for a run, I wanted to run fast. I was so excited to see what I would learn about my body, my training, and my fitness level that I wanted to zip right out the door.
Back to Reality
Well, I was a long way from zippy when I took my run. My regular route starts out slightly uphill, then the incline increases about a half mile into the run. My heart rate climbed quickly, much higher than my slow effort seemed to warrant. Just using a basic heart rate formula (220-age=100% maximal heart rate, ie the kind of calculation that I can do in my head when I’m jogging along at, well, wait…90%?!).
Well, I have my starting point. I may run several days a week, but I’m not in great shape. So, my first goal for 2013 is to change that. And I am psyched that my new Polar heart rate monitor is going to help me get there.
New Year’s Solution! Get Healthy & Win Big!
Now it’s time to get you psyched too. I am partnering with h.h. gregg to help promote the fitness products that they offer. They have a huge facebook promotion going on from December 28 through January 7 and have some amazing prizes to give away every day, including Polar Heart Rate Monitors like mine, treadmills, ellipticals, yoga and home fitness bundles and more. They are giving away over $19,000 in prizes and you can enter daily to win the Grand Prize package from Life Fitness and Polar and one of the daily prizes. You can check it out and enter to win on their facebook page or their website.
More Prizes!
As I promised, I have a giveaway for you, too! You can win a $100 h.h. gregg gift card! You can get your fitness resolutions started with the fitness products they offer, including Polar Heart Rate Monitors, yoga mats and accessories, exercise balls, and more. Just use the Rafflecopter entry form below:
I hope that you will join me in getting psyched about fitness in 2013. Oh, I mentioned that there were three things that were helping get motivated? Tune in tomorrow for Motivator #2.
FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own.
I would get the new polar H7 heart rate strap so I could use the polarusa app on my phone to have it wirelessly transmitted to my phone for a workout
Rachel @RunningRachel recently posted..Learning to Believe in Myself
Now, that’s cool! I didn’t know it could be done. Does it have to be the H7 strap?
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
I think so. Atleast that is what @sweating_it_off said.
Rachel @RunningRachel recently posted..Lose Weight and Get Healthy #gethealthy
I have one already, but wanted to comment that this is AWESOME! I wore mine for the first time today for a weight workout and was amazed and the calorie burn.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Strange But Good Holidays
Remember the prize is for a $100 gift card, so you can use it to purchase anything you want! I know I’m going to love my new HRM. Plus it’s so cute I’ve been wearing it as a regular watch!
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
You’re not in great shape? No way Amazo-runner-woman! Your giveaways sound juicy! Will you post daily reminders since we can enter daily? Huh, huh pretty please!
KymberlyFunFit recently posted..Prevent Shin Splints: 3 Calf Stretches
That’s a great idea, I will remind everybody daily! This amazo-runner is quite a bit slower than she used to be. I know much of that comes with, um, aging, but there is also the training factor. I need to work a little harder.
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
Awesome! would love one!
Oh, I’d like to enter to win a gift card!
Miss Prickly recently posted..My 2013 Word
I’d like to buy a digital camera if I won.
Miss Prickly recently posted..My 2013 Word
I’d love to win the gift card for running tech goodies!
Paulette @paulettezf recently posted..Q&A: 2012 in Review
I would love one as mine is old and I’ve got a lot of races and fitness challenges in 2013!!
TY for hosting this giveaway! I love the pink HRM
Enjoy getting to know your body even better.
Kareen recently posted..Merry Christmas!
I’d like to use the money to upgrade my camera!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..It Starts With Food Review
I would buy some camera accessories!
Pam @Werundisney recently posted..2012: The Lows
I would probably upgrade my camera.
Natalie T. recently posted..Loving my new Garmin!!
I would get the watch as I’m a new runner and starting the new year running a 5K on New Year’s Day for a local homeless shelter!
Good for you! Happy New Year! What a great way to get a start on a healthy 2013!
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
I would use it to replace my iPod that is on the fritz!
Betsy recently posted..2013 Race Schedule
Great giveaway! I have a Polar HR monitor already…they are awesome!
Kierston recently posted..#RECIPEFRIDAY: Toffee Crunch Chocolate Bark!
I hope you entered anyway…you can use your $100 gift card to buy anything at h.h. gregg.
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
We need a new tv! One I can do DVDs on!
Kat recently posted..My back is going to be so happy!
One of the items that jumped out to me is the exercise ball! I’d also love a yoga mat.
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..Christmas 2012 Recap
My iPod just broke so I would get a new one
Jen recently posted..13 in 2013 Prize Reveal & Runtastic Giveaway
I would definitely put it towards a camera! I need one desperately!
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife recently posted..Random Friday 12.28.12
I’d put the money towards a DSLR camera. I’d love to take better pictures in the new year!
Cadry recently posted..Lemon & Rose Petal Marmalade
I honestly don’t know what I would buy but I am 99% certain it would be fitness related
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family recently posted..Fitness Friday
$100 could help me on a way to buying a TM, right??!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life recently posted..Thank you!!!
If I won the gift card, it’d go toward a DSLR camera – I’ve been dying to get one!
Janine @ The Purple Giraffe recently posted..#DrinkUpLinkUp – Merry Mischief!
I love your goals for 2013. I agree that a heart rate monitor can provide great motivation. You know, I had no idea HH Gregg sold fitness gear! I bought my fridge there…thought they just had appliances! Will definitely be entering the contests!
Alison @ racingtales recently posted..What’s IN and What’s OUT for Athletes in 2013
I don’t have a Polar HRM but I’m getting one soon and I’m pretty excited! And I had no idea HH Gregg sold fitness gear!? Sweeet!
maria @ lift love life recently posted..Chik A FIl Copycat Spicy Chicken Sandwich
i would put it towards a new gps watch!
becca recently posted..Grinch Style?
I would give the card to my BF, she is struggling right now, her husband left her and her son is fighting Cancer… I am 100% sure she could find something to help ease her struggle.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Sandy Hook, Social Media and 5 tips for keeping your life balanced
I wouldn’t mind getting myself a fancy little Polar!
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life recently posted..Paleo 101
I desperately need a camera! I would use it toward a purchase of a camera so I can create better videos
Mindy Artze recently posted..Youtube Honor! Thank you!
I’d put it towards a video camera for vlogging!
I’d put it towards a new tv for my fitness room
Lynda @ Hit The Road Jane recently posted..Ah Sea Bass, My Eye-Opening Health Assesment & Rick Bayless- Nutrilite NYC trip Part 3
definitely a new camcorder!!! And I loooove my Polar HR monitor! I hear ya – it definitely keeps me pushing when I can track myself!
Rachel B @ Busy Mama Fitness recently posted..Flex Friday in the HOOOUUUUSSEEE!!!!!
I would get a jump rope, weights and exercise ball!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More recently posted..The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: V2
I would buy a point and shoot camera! The one I have is broken.
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl recently posted..Fitness Friday…FINALLY a Fabulous RUN!
Yay – I love new running gadgets! And love that your new HR monitor is pink!! As for what I would buy, hmm….I have no idea! I do really want a treadmill, so maybe that would be the first $100 in the savings pot.
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Best of 2012: Top 5 Workouts + Surprise!
well i woud love a new heart rate monitor! woo
Katie @ Katie Moves recently posted..2012 Recap
I would buy some new running shoes or pants! Thanks for the contest!!!
I would get the Polar heart rate monitor. I have been wanting a Polar one for quite awhile now! Fingers crossed!
Amanda R recently posted..PV Body
I would get a new heart rate monitor!
I would give it to my husband so he can buy some accessories for his camera.
Thank you for the giveaway!
What a great wife you are! I hope he appreciates you
Debbie recently posted..Getting Psyched for 2013 (and a Giveaway to Get You Psyched Too!)
I think I would buy a polar monitor. I’ve been seeing an increased presence by them in the blog and twitter world lately. I should see if my Garmin is capable of all the things these polars do.
meghan @ little girl in the big world recently posted..New Year’s Eve fancies to New Year’s Day commitments
who knew hhgreg has electronics?! not me! i am out of the loop! would definitely pick a HRM if i win – would love to learn more about how i run/exercise!
lynne @ lgsmash recently posted..Blog Maintenance: Self-Hosting Success!
I would get a massive memory card for my new camera! Lots of fitness pictures that need to be taken!
Jennifer F recently posted..Sexy Back Work-Out and Handful Bra Raves
Oh a camera for sure!
Jen recently posted..3 Things Thursday
Amazing giveaway! I would love to have a new heart rate monitor. Mine recently died and I am lost without it!
I would use it towards buying an ipad
I went over to facebook and gave them a ‘like’. Hope you love your Polar – I use my daily and have for the last 6 months!
Courtney Lee recently posted..My FitAversary {1 Year}
I’m hosting the same giveaway on Monday, so I’m not entering, but I’ll help spread the word!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..The Power of Intentions – My 2013 Goals
I will buy a Polar if I win the gift card!
I would probably buy a heart rate monitor. I have just started exercising and would love to be able to monitor my heart rate!
I would love kettleballs or a new medicine ball..a new heart rate monitor is awesome too but Ialready have a garmin I like a lot.. thanks for this.
I would either buy a Polar HRM and some SPRI products for a home workout gym starter OR a tablet so I can carry youtube workouts with me and look up recipes on the go.
I’d definitely use it on one of the Polar goodies!!!
Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja recently posted..Motivation Mondays: 13 in 2013
Polar heart rate monitor!!!
I would love the Polar heart rate monitor.
I would get a new heart rate monitor.
I would buy some medicine balls and resistance bands!
I would buy an external hard drive! I need to back up my blog!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie recently posted..A Different Kind of Christmas Story
I would love the JVC Noise-Canceling Headphones
I would buy this exercise ball Spri Professional Plus Silver 75cm Exercise Ball and a yoga mat!
I would buy a TV
I would buy an exercise ball.
I would use it towards the Horizon T202 Treadmill
I would get a pair of noise canceling headphones for my husband.
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Oh I would love to buy the Olympus 14 Megapixel Silver Camera with 12.5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom! I do not have a camera and miss taking pictures of my grandson.
I would get the iLIVE™ Speaker Dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad
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My son just got a PS3 for Christmas, so I’d buy him some things for it such as a controller charging station
I like Rachels idea. That H7 strap sounds awesome.
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I would get the armband thingy for my ipod and the same heart rate monitor too!
I’d get an iPod Shuffle, my regular iPod is too heavy!
Garmin Nuvi GPS.
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new polar H7 heart rate strap
I’d invest in a camera for some decent blog pictures.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..2013 Goals – Running
I’d probably put it towards a simple video camera so I could start making more videos for the blog!
E recently posted..New Year’s Eve Day Hikes
I’ve always wanted a Polar HRM, so I’d definitely get that!!
i would put the money towards a nice TV for my dad.
I’d use the money to buy a tablet as a gift.
As a spinning instructor, I need a heart rate monitor badly!
I would use the $100 to gift to my parents!
kettlebells
I’ve always wanted a Polar HRM, so I’d probably buy that!
I’d go with the Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor to go with some equipment I already have.
I would buy the Sony 300-Watt 5.1 Home Theater
I would get the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel 12 Cup Capacity Deep Fryer
A new iPhone! Thanks for the chance to win.
Ooh! I’d love a Keurig or a HRM or a few smaller items like a medicine ball/resistance bands.
Clarinda @ Enjoying the Course recently posted..Book Review: Come Hell or High Water
I think my husband would love a new HR monitor for his spin classes. I would steal it too for me!
kettlebells
I would get the Curtis 19″ 720p LED HDTV to replace the old TV in our bedroom!
A Polar of course, I need one deperately!
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