Try to get in some form of exercise everyday. Walk, run, weights, punching bag, jumping rope, biking, hiking, you name it. Vary it up and keep it interesting. The worst thing you can do is to get bored, because once you're bored, it's no fun anymore. And you want it to be fun.
My mom has an interesting trick that she uses. At night when she's watching television, she'll get up and exercise during every commercial during an hour long show. She does lunges, leg squats, and deep knee bends. She has light 3 and 5 lb. weights that she does arm curls and various other arm exercises with. She also likes to do crunches and stretching exercises. You can actually fit in a pretty good work out during all those commercials.
So, what do you do to make your exercise routine more fun and enjoyable? Share your tips below. See you on Monday for your updates!
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mainly music, but having someone to do it all with makes is easier. but if i'm by myself music is my enjoyment.... or giving myself goals while i'm out walking.
ReplyDeleteMusic is my motivator too. Having someone around is fun too, but only if they are not there specifically because of you. I don't like that...
ReplyDeleteI've been swimming an hour every morning at 5am. Best motivator?? No one can call you, text you or ask questions. I put in my ear plugs and swim. Its an all body workout and the peace and quiet is priceless...
ReplyDeleteMusic is key for me and I listen while I work out as well. My mom listens to her ipod and sets the music for a steady quick tempo and jogs to it. Swimming is an excellent all over workout.
ReplyDeleteNice going to all of you!
For me music with dance beats does the trick to maintain my rhythm and pace when working out. Asking someone to be an exercise buddy is another way of keeping it fun.
ReplyDeleteBrandon Pepper
Both great ideas - thanks for sharing them. An exercise buddy is a really good idea because on days when you don't really feel like working out, they can usually get you to go and then you're glad you went!
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