10 Fun Ways To Become More Active - Every Day

You know you should be getting some sort ofAgain, keeping your mind on something else will make
exercise, you know of all the health benefits thatthe time fly by and you'll get some extra fun out of
come with a more active lifestyle. You've tried theyour walk. You may even want to consider getting
whole Gym thing, but it just wasn't for you. Thean MP3 Player. You can easily add what you want to
temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl uplisten to and go for your walk.
with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at6) Sign up for a Yoga or Pilates Class
your computer is just too big. Who wants to head toConsider starting a yoga or Pilates class. Both of
the gym right now anyway?these workouts are pretty low impact and won't
There are many other options to get more activeleave you sweaty and sore (mostly). You may also
that don't include jogging, weight lifting or otherenjoy meeting some new people in the class.
"traditional" ways to work out. Here are a few ideas7) Take some Dance Lessons with your Partner
to get you movingOk, here is the tough part: Convince your partner to
1) Chase your Kids around the Yardtake some dance lessons. Dancing will give you quite
You'd be surprised at how much of a work out you'llthe workout and it's just plain fun and of course
get playing catch with your kids. Time will fly whileromantic. Think about all your options here. You can
you are having fun and your children will enjoy thepick from anything from Ball Room Dancing, to Line
extra time with you. Just get out there and play.Dancing, to Latin etc. Pick something that sounds fun
2) Turn up the Music and Dance around the Livingto you and go for it. You'll enjoy the extra one on
Roomone time with your partner as well.
While you're dusting, putting up dishes, straightening8) Go for a Swim at Your Local YMCA or Aquatic
up the kids' rooms, or after you've been sittingCenter
around for too long, just play some of your favoriteSwimming makes for some great exercise. It is low
upbeat music and dance around in the house. Notimpact and easy on your joints. Start by swimming a
only will you get your heart rate up, but you'll alsofew laps, or play in the pool with your kids.
have more fun doing some of those chores.9) Go for a Bike Ride
3) Plant some FlowersTake the entire family on a bike ride. You can ride
When the weather is nice, just get out there andthrough your neighborhood in the evenings or plan a
plant some flowers. Or you could start a littlelonger trip for the weekend. Pack a picnic for extra
vegetable garden, trim some hedges, cut the grass,fun and start peddling.
or plant a tree. You get the idea. Just get out there,10) Go for a Hike
enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and play in the dirt.Look for some hiking trails in your area and go for a
Yes, this actually counts as exercise in our book.hike. This could be a fun activity for you and a friend,
4) Go for a Walk with a Friendor take the entire family along. Start with some easy
Take a walk and invite a friend to come along. I'vetrails and work yourself up to some longer or
had some of the best conversations while on a walk.steeper trails.
Getting to chat with a friend makes the time fly byGo ahead, pick one or two of the activities and get
and before you know it you've been walking for 30moving. I'm sure you'll come up with plenty of
minutes.versions of your own. The most important thing is to
5) Listen to some Music or an Audio Book while Youfind something you enjoy, so you'll stick with it. Get
Walkout there and get moving today.