Summer is fast approaching and I need to ramp up my workout routine.  We have a family wedding coming up and I need to look presentable.  In need of a little inspiration, I decided to see what the celebrities are up to.  After all, they look amazing and surely they have access to the latest and greatest.  Here’s a little taste of what they are doing: 

TRX Suspension – this is a form of suspension training that uses straps allowing you to use your own body weight and gravity to create a total body workout.  This product was designed by a Navy Seal for athletes, military and fitness pros.  I am none of these things, so let’s keep looking.

Barefoot Running – this is supposed to be healthier for your feet.  Not only does it sound painful, but I am reasonably sure it will mess up my pedicure.  So I will just say “no” to this one.

Ping Pong – Apparently Ping Pong clubs are popping up all over Hollywood and beyond.  In fact, there is a well-reviewed club not to far from me.  They serve fabulous pizza and craft-brewed beer.  Um…maybe I better skip this one.

Yogalosophy – this is a mix of traditional yoga mixed with toning exercises.  I am confused by this.  I have taken yoga on and off for years and I thought toning was just a natural part of the process.  How in the world does one do sun salutations or a downward dog without using ones muscles?

Piloxing – According to it’s creator, Viveca Jensen, “PILOXING uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing moves into a fat torching, muscle sculpting, core-centric interval workout, guaranteed to whip you into shape, using a class format that’s both fun and challenging”.  Frankly, it sounds a tad sadomasochistic to me.  Let’s move on.

Soul Cycling – this activity combines indoor cycling with inspirational coaching.  They are kidding, right?

Kangoo Jumps – just go on-line and look at these ridiculous things.  Enough said,

Hula Hooping – I actually love this idea.  Just can’t seem to get my hips moving enough to hold up the hoop any more.

So, I guess I am right back where I started.  Let me just lace up my shoes, grab the dog leash and head out into my neighborhood.  There are so many benefits to walking.  No club fees, I get to exchange pleasantries with my neighbors and I can even swing by my local Starbucks for a skim latte halfway through my walk.