| So you've done your research on the fastest way to | | | | some variation to your routine with the many |
| lose weight (because of course you want the weight | | | | machines they have. It should also help to have some |
| off ASAP), you've started a new eating plan and you | | | | company. Bring a friend if you can, as that really |
| are doing great with your diet. Now you just need to | | | | helps the time go by faster. |
| add a cardio workout to your routine, but the only | | | | Swimming is another way you can get in your cardio. |
| piece of home equipment you have room for in your | | | | If you don't have a pool, the YMCA has this available |
| home is that tedious and infamous treadmill, and you | | | | as well. |
| hate it! It's just so boring even with a radio or TV. | | | | Biking is another great alternative. But I recommend |
| Does this scenario sound familiar? Don't worry, you | | | | the real thing, and not the stationary bikes because I |
| are definitely not alone. Many others have been in | | | | find those just as boring if not worse than the |
| yours shoes (including me) and have gone through | | | | treadmills. If you have some bike trails around where |
| the same thing, just needing some cardio to | | | | you live, a bike is a great investment in your quest |
| complete a daily workout, but finding running or even | | | | on how to lose weight quick because it will really burn |
| walking on the treadmill just insanely boring almost to | | | | through the calories fast. If you happen to live in an |
| the point of being intolerable. | | | | area where there are a lot of hills, that's even better. |
| So what can you do for your workout that doesn't | | | | If you do think you would like the stationary bike, |
| seem like torture? Here are a few ideas: | | | | you can buy a device that allows your regular bike to |
| One thing that may help is to break up your routine | | | | be used in the house. I actually would prefer this |
| into 15-minute sessions. Run or walk for 15 minutes, | | | | rather than use those exercise bikes that have your |
| then get off and do some crunches or stretching, | | | | arms going back and forth which makes no sense to |
| then back on the treadmill for another 15-minute | | | | me. Who rides a bike like that? |
| session. You can also try listening to an audio book | | | | There are a number of video games out now to help |
| instead of the radio or TV. I actually use this and it | | | | you lose weight, and those are really great for cardio. |
| really helps the time to fly by. Still seems like torture | | | | There is Dance Revolution, and Wii has a new fitness |
| but not quite as bad and doesn't seem to last as | | | | "game," and there are many others available so it |
| long. Download an unabridged book to your iPod and | | | | should be no problem to find one that will grab your |
| you'll have 12 to 15 hours or so of company for your | | | | interest. |
| workout. Alternatively, you can read a book while | | | | Dancing is another great way to get your daily |
| walking. Some treadmills come with a place to set | | | | workout in and lose weight. If you are into country |
| your book and hold it in place, but otherwise you can | | | | music, try some line dancing. Most cities have at least |
| just rig it up yourself. I've used this method before | | | | one country bar with a dance floor that has line |
| but it's just easier nowadays to download the book | | | | dancing lessons on certain nights of the week. It's |
| and listen to it. But here is a tip to hold the book | | | | great exercise, lots of fun, and a super way to shed |
| open if you go with that method - just use a big hair | | | | some pounds fast. If country is not your thing, take |
| clip. | | | | some ballroom dancing lessons. With all the dance |
| For some people, you just need a different workout | | | | programs on TV lately this has become very popular |
| entirely. If you have a local YMCA you can head over | | | | so you should be able to easily find a place to take |
| there for a workout every other day or so and add | | | | some lessons. Great fun. |