10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day

10 ways to stay active

You know you should be doing some sort of exercise; you know about all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You've tried the gym your best, but it just wasn't for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, curl up with a good book, or spend a little extra time at your computer is just too great. Who wants to go to the gym right now anyway?

There are many other options for getting more active that don't include jogging, weightlifting, or other "traditional" ways to workout. Here are some tips to get you moving



1) Chase your kids around the yard

You'd be surprised how much exercise you'll get to play with your kids. Time will fly by when you are having fun and your kids will enjoy the extra time with you. Just get out there and play.

2) Turn on the music and dance around the living room

While you're dusting, putting up the dishes, straightening the kids' room, or after sitting around for a long time, just play some of your favorite upbeat music and dance around the house. Not only will you get your heart rate up, but you'll also have more fun doing some of those things.

3) Plant some flowers

When the weather is nice, get out there and plant some flowers. Or you can start a small vegetable garden, trim some hedges, cut grass, or plant a tree. you get the idea. Just get out there, enjoy the sun and fresh air and play in the dirt. Yes, it really counts as exercise in our book.

4) Go for a walk with a friend

Take a walk and invite a friend to join you. I had some great conversations while walking. Chatting with a friend passes the time and before you know it you're running for 30 minutes.



5) Listen to some music or audio book while on the go

Again, keeping your mind on something else will pass the time and give you some extra fun in your walk. You can also consider getting an MP3 player. You can easily add what you want to hear and go for your walk.

6) Sign up for a yoga or Pilates class

Consider starting a yoga or Pilates class. Both of these workouts are very low-impact and won't make you sweat and hurt (mostly). You may also enjoy meeting some new people in class.

7) Take some dance lessons with your partner

Okay, here's the hard part: convince your partner to learn some dance. Dancing will give you a lot of workout and it is just plain fun and definitely romantic. Think about all your options here. You can choose from anything from ball room dancing to line dancing, Latin, etc. Pick something that you find fun and go for it. You will take extra pleasure once in a while with your partner too.



8) Go swimming at your local YMCA or aquatics center

Swimming makes for some great exercise. It's low impact and easy on your joints. Start by swimming a few laps, or play in the pool with your kids.

9) Go for a bike ride

Take the whole family on a bike ride. You can take a ride in your neighborhood in the evening or plan a long trip for the weekend. Pack a picnic and start pedaling for added fun.

10) Go Hiking

Check out some hiking trails in your area and go for a hike. This can be a fun activity for you and a friend, or take the whole family along. Start with a few easy trails and work yourself up to some longer or steeper trails.

 

Go ahead, pick one or two activities and move on. I'm sure you'll come across a lot of versions of your own. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy, so that you stick to it. Get out there and move on today.

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