Exercise doesn’t have to mean busting your
butt at the gym every day for 2 hours, it could be as simple as walking the
dog. Today, we as a society aren’t as active as we once were. We are constantly
sitting in front of a computer, TV, and cellphones or overindulging ourselves
with work. Take a step back and think about what life is really about… living
and having fun!
Only 30 minutes a day: Break it up during
the day!
People
with busy schedules might think they don’t even have 30 minutes a day to
dedicate to their bodies, but there are many ways you can break this up during
your day. Try waking up and doing a 15 minute cardio exercise and then when you
come home, do another 15 minutes. This way, you start your day off right, and
you finish strong too.
Anything that gets you moving can be a work
out
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| Have fun and be active at the same time! |
If
you’re moving, it’s a workout. You like to dance? Turn on some tunes and boogie
with friends or solo. Live close to work? Get a bike and save some gas money by
biking to work (not to mention it’s better for the environment too). There are
many ways you can sneak in a little activity here and there. Some other
examples are take the stairs, park further away, go on a walk, play sports, and
going ziplining.
Get your friends involved
Sometimes (more often than not) it’s
hard to feel motivated. If you have a fitness buddy, they could give you that
extra push you need. You can sign up for a weekly yoga class, or hit the gym, go
for a jog, really whatever both of you are feeling! Also, it will help you try
new work outs and be someone you can share your progress with.
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| Hiking Trails are fun and often free |
Ditch your old work out routine and spice
it up with something new! Every week, plan something different for your
weekend. This doesn’t have to be costly either! Most parks and trails are free.
Sign up for that Zumba class you’ve always wanted to try, or go explore that
hiking trail near by, chances are, you’ll be happy that you did.
Plan the day before
Some people are good at living one day at a
time, but others, not so much. If you’ve been finding yourself caught in the
same routine day in and day out, it might be time where you start planning
ahead. Be realistic with your plans also. If you try to do too much, too fast,
you might become overwhelmed and go back to your old ways.
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m in
the mood to go outside and try something new. I’ll catch you all next week
where I’ll be talking about the most important health of all, mental health!
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