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20 June 2012

Make Exercise Fun: It's Good for You!

By Rebecca Mack


When are you going to finally begin exercising? It's a healthy thing, it's a good thing, but many admit to hating the thought of it. Nevertheless, exercising is extremely healthy for your body, but you may be like others who do not like it very much. Losing weight is not the only reason that exercising is good for you. It is a good source for losing weight, but it makes your body much healthier. Besides, exercising also supplies you with plenty of energy. So, if you are still balking at the possibility of exercising on a regular basis, here is a little food for thought and tips to motivate you to exercise on a more regular basis.

Adjust Your Thinking About Exercise. Even if you despise it, sometimes you just have to make a commitment and do what is right. If you always think that exercise is such torture, you will never start doing it and continue doing with excitement. Exercising should be a part of a healthy lifestyle. Your body needs it in order to perform properly. If you think positive thoughts about exercise, then you will learn to love it. Start thinking positively about exercising and you will begin to see good changes in your life.

Only Do a Portion at a Time. This does not mean that you have to start a full workout tomorrow. You can move up gradually to that level of working out. Just start with a few things here and there. For example, use the stairs as opposed to the elevator. Or park away from the entrance of the store, instead of the closest available space. The extra steps will do wonders for you.

You do not have to use the gym to get a worthwhile workout. There are lots of physical things that you can do get more exercise during your everyday activities. Just look for ways to put more physical activity to your daily life. Your body will like the extra exercise and reward you.

Make Exercise a Part of Your Daily Routine. Start with baby steps and try to exercise on a regular basis. You will find that exercising is easier if you start doing it on a consistent basis. You will eventually get acclimated to the new modification. It won't seem like such torture right now.

This is why you should only do a little at a time. Start with five minutes on the treadmill, then work your way up to twenty minutes. It would be ideal to use the treadmill a few times a week for twenty minutes at a time. However, for the person who hates to exercise, doing this in the very beginning is almost impossible. However, when you finally get the drill down, it will not seem as cumbersome.

Exercise Should Not be a Burdensome Chore. If you despise exercising, try to make it fun for you. Maybe you should not opt for the treadmill. Maybe walking through the neighborhood would suit you better, because you are able to see the sights and sounds that are around you.

If you plan to stick with your exercising routine, find a fun activity that you do not mind doing. You are in this for the long haul. Maybe you have to take a friend along in order to make it easier for you. Try what will make it appealing for you. Make it something that you can identify with and will not mind doing on a daily basis. Not only will you realize a physical benefit, but there will be one mentally as well.

Basically, exercise is a good thing and you hold the power to make exercise fun for you. Find ways to add it to your routine. Change your attitude and start viewing it as something that is advantageous. Get an activity that you could imagine yourself doing on a long term basis. You will find that you can exercise without going to the gym. You might be able to modify some things around in your life in order to get more exercise. In the end, it will be a big pay off for you and lots of fun.




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