Thanks to Groupon, I found out that there was an ice skating rink just South of us that was open to the public for the holidays. (Plus, admission and rental for half the cost?!?). This was one physical activity that I did not even need to do any convincing to get my husband to join me (he loves any snow sports).
So, we packed some layers in the car (it was 60 degrees here over the weekend, so too warm for what we would need to wear inside the rink) and headed out for an afternoon of skating...which turned out to be so much fun and a great workout! Maybe it was because neither of us had skated in about 8-10 years, but both of us had sore muscles after (and my husband had a bruised knee from his one good fall - the only biff between the two of us).
The facility was an indoor, regulation-size hockey rink. Locally, we do have one outdoor rink that is set up at the zoo, but the rink is small, crowded, and rarely zambonied - so even though it is more festive, it is also more dangerous. This facility really allowed us to get some speed and do multiple laps rather uninterrupted by others. After a few hours, we left the rink pink in the cheeks, a little sweaty, and in good spirits from a fun, fitting afternoon. Seriously, I don't remember ice skating to be this great of a workout! My quads, gluts, calves, and core have been sore for the past few days!
In conclusion: for a fun, festive workout this holiday season, lace up a pair of skates and spend a few hours ice skating with your friends/significant other. It is definitely one of those workouts that you forget you are even working out - which are the best kind!
Boyfriend Cardigan: The Limited (Holiday 2010)
Skinny Jeans: The Gap
Jacket: Ann Klein (yes, I finally got a purple wool coat, as I threw a fit about here)
Knee Socks: TJ Maxx (kind of Dr. Seuss, but so warm!)
Boots: Macy's (2009)
Infinity Scarf: TJ Maxx (cashmere and only $50!)
Brooch: Norwegian Sterling (gift from my Norwegian mother-in-law)
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