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Yes, this does help for static lunges! I have to use a mat every time for these since replacing the carpet with laminate flooring.

Interval workouts (like IMAX) will do wonders!

Something that helps me on those days when I don't have energy to do *anything* is a yoga CD (the one I use is called Divine Yoga Flow by Ateeka, but there are lots of others out there.) What I especially love about this one, though, is that it starts so innocently; all she asks you to do is...

>2) Any kind of movement is good: tone down your expectations >of yourself. Even if all you do is walk around town doing >errands, it is a start. Treat yourself gently when you need >it. Only raise your (fitness) expectations when you are >strong enough to do so and success is guaranteed...

>It's very bothersome to me that people brush off mental >illness with such disregard. FYI: You may be pleased to hear that in New Jersey, new legislation will be requiring PPD screening and education for all pregnant women. In Illinois, state medicaid is encouraging similiar screening...

Lots of great ideas here! A slow-cooker is also a real time-saver; you can drop everything in in the morning, plug it in, and dinner will be ready as soon as you walk in the door at night - no "cooking" involved! Since you are away from home for so many hours, look for one you can pre-set...