FIT Your FANDOM

By: Nerd On The Run Els

Let's face it... exercise can be boring.  Being a regular at the gym, I can easily get into a exercise routine.. but that doesn't mean I always love it.  The new year's resolutions have come and gone, and you may be looking for a way back into getting more fit & healthy.  Well the path to better health doesn't always have to be boring!  Here are some ways to nerdify your workouts to make exercise a little more fun!

1.  Bring your favorite fandom to the gym!

Luckily, most of my favorite shows are on Netflix. So before leaving the house, I grab my iPad and put on a show once I'm settled on a cardio machine.  If I feel like spending more time on cardio that day, I'll throw on a favorite episode of Chuck.  If I want to spend more time in the weight room, usually I'll put a 20 minute sitcom on.  It's a nice break from listening to music and being invested in a story can make the time go faster.  Audio books (or bringing a book) is another great way to break up the gym monotony.  There are a lot of great series out there, and what better way to get some reading time in while doing something to better yourself!?

2.  Themed exercise!

The fitness industry is beginning to catch up to us nerds.  There are Zombie 5Ks, an Avenger half marathon, and even a Disney half marathon.  Or maybe instead of  running, you want to bulk up and look like the Arrow.  There are detailed workout plans to help you have that body.  Even LARPING could be considered an exercise! Find whatever fits your nerdy style and see if there is an exercise event that corresponds! And even if there aren't already themed activities.. that's okay.. because you (and some of your nerdy friends) can MAKE themes! Go to Zumba and represent your favorite Marvel character by creating a shirt with your favorite hero on it.  There are also some great nerdy tees/socks/headbands that you can wear to show off what fandoms you are a part of!  Show your nerd pride even at the gym! 

3.  Workout while watching TV from HOME!

Every time Sheldon says "Bazinga!" do 10 sit-ups.  Whenever they do a flashback on Arrow, do a set of lunges.  These are a just a couple examples of simple workouts you can CREATE while watching a show from your living room!  Find a recurring theme/line/joke in your favorite show, and assign an exercise to it.  That way, when you are catching up on said show, you can get a little workout in.  And if you are watching the show live, you can even create a series of exercises to do during the commercials! 

These are just SOME ideas on how to incorporate your favorite nerdy thing into a healthier lifestyle.  What are some of YOUR ideas?  I always love getting new ways to fit my fandoms into my workout routine and  I would LOVE to hear more!  Comment below.  And as always, thank you for reading.  Xoxo.

The Heroes’ Transformation a review

By:  Els aka Nerd on the Run

The Heroes’ Transformation by Jeff Mueller (aka The Mighty Jerd) is a three e-book bundle that equips readers with the tools for becoming a healthier individual.  The book is split up into three sections, each commenting on different aspects of health. 

The first section discusses the philosophy of transforming your body into the hero it has always been destined to become. Jeff walks through 8 crucial principles that you need to know to be victorious in the path towards health.  Each tenet is throughly explained, while providing easy tips to accomplish each principle successfully. The guide also educates the reader about the basics of food, and what you should and shouldn't be eating.

The second piece of the transformation guide delves into a key component of a healthy lifestyle: food.  A comprehensive list of kitchen essentials is given, as well as the necessary food that should become staples in the pantry & cupboards. Jeff provides numerous recipes for every meal of the day, and even offers options on how to change/flavor these meals differently.  In addition, the Jeff lists additional resources on diets and meal plans. 

The final installment of The Heroes’ Transformation provides the strategies to implement a healthy lifestyle.  Jeff gives real ideas on how to stay motivated when beginning this lifelong process.  He warns of the common pitfalls that accompany the health world, as well as offering insight about the groceries to buy and where to buy them.

As a nerd of both science and comics, I LOVED this comprehensive guide.  Jeff did an excellent job giving the facts about diet & exercise while not overwhelming the reader with unnecessary health/science jargon.  Everything is well explained but not overly verbose, and Jeff is hilarious and makes you chuckle on each page.  As an added bonus, the nerd references that are woven throughout these books made me squee & fangirl with delight.  Jeff truly accomplishes merging the fitness and nerd worlds in these e-books.   

The Heroes’ Transformation will be available September 8, 2014 on thejerd.com for ONLY $12!  You can read more tips from Jeff on his blog The Mighty Jerd and follow along with his tweets on Twitter: @themightyjerd.  If you sign up for his newsletter NOW you will be given a discount when the book is released and a free e-book The Top 7 Fitness Obstacles Newbies Face!

As a nerd how do you get your fitness on?  Comment below and let us know what you think of Jeff's book once it is released!