This week we are going to discuss making fitness fun. Too many of us drag ourselves to the gym to get in a quick workout because of some sort of self-imposed obligation. While the gym is great, why do we drive 20 minutes to sit on a treadmill for 30 minutes?
Fortunately more and more people are finding ways to exercise outside the gym, whether in a local or national park, the beach, a playground, or even their own backyard. For instance, simply jumping rope in your garage for 15 minutes is a great workout. It enhances and tones your legs, improves cardiovascular health, and does wonders for your vertical leap.
Hitting the dance club for a night of dancing (not drinking!) is another great example; it’s good exercise and allows you to enjoy the company of friends while getting a full body workout. If you want to try something to really move your muscles, take a hip hop dancing class.
If you are looking for something more serene, try an outdoor tai chi, yoga, or qi gong class. These ancient movement regimens combine smooth body motion and meditation to help improve overall wellness.
If you don’t want to go far from home and you are a video game junkie, the Wii and Microsoft Kinect are offering some increasingly intriguing options to have some fun while elevating your heart rate. Do you have any good ideas not mentioned here? Please share them by leaving them in the comments section below.
