It’s Workout Wednesday again and although I did much better this week Monday threw me a curveball and I missed two more workouts that I wanted to get in.

I managed two strength training days, both for an hour and an hour swim with J. I also managed to run around a museum for four hours then an airport for a half an hour yesterday, does this count?

This week I really wanted to show you the Standing Band Row. I love this exercise for two reasons. 1) it is great for you if you work a lot on a computer, it helps reverse the bad posture that we can get from sitting hovered over a computer. And 2) I feel great after I do it. It strengthens all sorts of wonderful muscles when done properly. Shoulders, back, arms, abs. And somehow I feel like a million bucks after doing this exercise.

As I spent my afternoon swimming and this evening baking a birthday cake I am going to link to this video that is a fantastic demonstration of this move. And to top it off the trainer is on the beach, can’t beat that for wonderful exercise.

I should add that if you don’t have a band you can use weights but, you will miss out on some of the resistance, it is still a great exercise to add to your repertoire.

**disclaimer: I am in no way a Doctor or Physical Trainer. I am going to share with you my thoughts and ideas about how to get into shape again. I strongly advise consulting a medical professional prior to starting any workout routine as well as a professional trainer. I am in no way responsible for any injury you may sustain from trying any of my suggestions.

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