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10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day
You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of
all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle.
You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The
temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good
book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too
big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?
There are many other options to get more active that don’t include
jogging, weight lifting or other “traditional” ways to work out.
Here are a few ideas to get you moving
1) Chase your Kids around the Yard
You’d be surprised at how much of a work out you’ll get playing
catch with your kids. Time will fly while you are having fun and
your children will enjoy the extra time with you. Just get out there
and play.
2) Turn up the Music and Dance around the Living Room
While you’re dusting, putting up dishes, straightening up the kids’
rooms, or after you’ve been sitting around for too long, just play
some of your favorite upbeat music and dance around in the house.
Not only will you get your heart rate up, but you’ll also have more
fun doing some of those chores.
3) Plant some Flowers
When the weather is nice, just get out there and plant some flowers.
Or you could start a little vegetable garden, trim some hedges, cut
the grass, or plant a tree. You get the idea. Just get out there,
enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and play in the dirt. Yes, this
actually counts as exercise in our book.
4) Go for a Walk with a Friend
Take a walk and invite a friend to come along. I’ve had some of the
best conversations while on a walk. Getting to chat with a friend
makes the time fly by and before you know it you’ve been walking for
30 minutes.
5) Listen to some Music or an Audio Book while you Walk
Again, keeping your mind on something else will make the time fly by
and you’ll get some extra fun out of your walk. You may even want to
consider getting an MP3 Player. You can easily add what you want to
listen to and go for your walk.
6) Sign up for a Yoga or Pilates Class
Consider starting a yoga or Pilates class. Both of these workouts
are pretty low impact and won’t leave you sweaty and sore (mostly).
You may also enjoy meeting some new people in the class.
7) Take some Dance Lessons with your Partner
Ok, here is the tough part: Convince your partner to take some dance
lessons. Dancing will give you quite the workout and it’s just plain
fun and of course romantic. Think about all your options here. You
can pick from anything from Ball Room Dancing, to Line Dancing, to
Latin etc. Pick something that sounds fun to you and go for it.
You’ll enjoy the extra one on one time with your partner as well.
8) Go for a Swim at Your Local YMCA or Aquatic Center
Swimming makes for some great exercise. It is low impact and easy on
your joints. Start by swimming a few laps, or play in the pool with
your kids.
9) Go for a Bike Ride
Take the entire family on a bike ride. You can ride through your
neighborhood in the evenings or plan a longer trip for the weekend.
Pack a picnic for extra fun and start peddling.
10) Go for a Hike
Look for some hiking trails in your area and go for a hike. This
could be a fun activity for you and a friend, or take the entire
family along. Start with some easy trails and work yourself up to
some longer or steeper trails.
Go ahead, pick one or two of the activities and get moving. I’m sure
you’ll come up with plenty of versions of your own. The most
important thing is to find something you enjoy, so you’ll stick with
it. Get out there and get moving today.
Susanne Myers is the co-creator of Healthy Menu Mailer. Busy Moms
love the easy-to-prepare healthy dinner recipes, grocery lists and
encouragement to stay healthy every day of the week. To learn more
and get your free sample menu visit
www.recipes.healthymenumailer.com
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