| You know you should be getting some sort of | | | | Again, keeping your mind on something else will make |
| exercise, you know of all the health benefits that | | | | the time fly by and you'll get some extra fun out of |
| come with a more active lifestyle. You've tried the | | | | your walk. You may even want to consider getting |
| whole Gym thing, but it just wasn't for you. The | | | | an MP3 Player. You can easily add what you want to |
| temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up | | | | listen to and go for your walk. |
| with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at | | | | 6) Sign up for a Yoga or Pilates Class |
| your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to | | | | Consider 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 active | | | | leave you sweaty and sore (mostly). You may also |
| that don't include jogging, weight lifting or other | | | | enjoy meeting some new people in the class. |
| "traditional" ways to work out. Here are a few ideas | | | | 7) Take some Dance Lessons with your Partner |
| to get you moving | | | | Ok, here is the tough part: Convince your partner to |
| 1) Chase your Kids around the Yard | | | | take some dance lessons. Dancing will give you quite |
| You'd be surprised at how much of a work out you'll | | | | the workout and it's just plain fun and of course |
| get playing catch with your kids. Time will fly while | | | | romantic. Think about all your options here. You can |
| you are having fun and your children will enjoy the | | | | pick 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 Living | | | | to you and go for it. You'll enjoy the extra one on |
| Room | | | | one time with your partner as well. |
| While you're dusting, putting up dishes, straightening | | | | 8) Go for a Swim at Your Local YMCA or Aquatic |
| up the kids' rooms, or after you've been sitting | | | | Center |
| around for too long, just play some of your favorite | | | | Swimming makes for some great exercise. It is low |
| upbeat music and dance around in the house. Not | | | | impact and easy on your joints. Start by swimming a |
| only will you get your heart rate up, but you'll also | | | | few 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 Flowers | | | | Take the entire family on a bike ride. You can ride |
| When the weather is nice, just get out there and | | | | through your neighborhood in the evenings or plan a |
| plant some flowers. Or you could start a little | | | | longer 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 Friend | | | | or take the entire family along. Start with some easy |
| Take a walk and invite a friend to come along. I've | | | | trails 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 by | | | | Go ahead, pick one or two of the activities and get |
| and before you know it you've been walking for 30 | | | | moving. 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 You | | | | find something you enjoy, so you'll stick with it. Get |
| Walk | | | | out there and get moving today. |