Marias Health Blog

I hate being sick! I have a sore throat and I have a cold. I know, it could have been worse =)
When you have a sore throat is very likely that inflamationen spread to the heart. Therefore, it is important not to train during that time.

I am thinking about buying a pilates ball as I can sit on when I work. Pilates ball is really good for stomach and back. Just by sitting on it, you must use lots of small muscles.
I often use the ball when I train because you get a longer movements and get more out of your training. With a pilates ball and rubber bands with different strengths, you can train the whole body.

Here at home in Sweden we have something we call Vasaloppet.
Vasaloppet is a long distance cross-country ski race held in northwestern Dalarna, Sweden, annually on the first Sunday of March. It is the oldest, one of the longest, and in popular consideration the biggest cross-country ski race in the world. In the 80th race, held on 7 March 2004, some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event, which is held over a distance of 90 kilometres between the village of Sälen and town of Mora. A total of more than 40,000 participated in one of the seven different races held during the first week of March.   

Image from Vasaloppet

This year I’ll be in the contest for girls (30 kilometres) and the training is in full swing.  I vary spinning, aerobics and strength training for best results. But I must admit that training of legs in the gym is really boring, I would like to have someone with me to make sure that I do not cheat ; ) 
when the snow comes I will show some pictures from when I am skiing.