Why does it seem that the words “exercise” and “boring” are synonymous?
Visions of waking up at five in the morning and going for a sleepy jog, facing that same perky person on the DVD player, or forcing yourself to the gym to work out with weights–it’s enough to make you turn back over and go back to sleep!
Why can’t exercising be fun? Well, with a little creativity, it can be just that!
Some starting points:
Play with your family each week, including outdoor games like tag, frisbee, badminton, walking, biking, catch, or chasing the dog in the backyard
Be intentional about walking near a place you love. If you’re a gardener, walk around an arboretum. If you’re into airplanes, walk around the airport parking lot. You’ll find something to keep your mind off the fact that it’s hot and your legs are tired
Try gardening! If you have a small plot of ground you can transform into a thing of beauty, you could find yourself hooked on this hobby! Digging, mulching, lifting, and planting hardly seem like work when you reap a beautiful harvest
Find someone to exercise with one or more times a week. Enjoy your time together - walk or just use some exercise equipment together. The time will fly by, and you’ll strengthen a friendship
Get a mini-trampoline. Hey, if you’ve got room, go for a larger outdoor one. Trampolines are fun for children and adults alike! And you burn off more calories than you think bouncing around
Reward yourself with a fun activity after you’ve exercised. Take a bubble bath, watch a movie, or read a book you’ve been wanting to dive in to
Try bowling or another active sport once a week. Play t-ball with your kids, or practice tossing the old pigskin around. You’ll enjoy the exercise and spending time with your kids is the number one way to build relationship with them.
The more fun you attach to exercise, the easier it is to keep at it consistently. And if you set up a little plan of doing a fun exercise four times a week, it doesn’t get overwhelming. So get up and get moving for your health. You’ll have fun, you’ll be healthier, and you won’t regret the time you spend doing it.
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