If you don’t already know that exercise is good for you, you must be living on the dark side of the moon. All the time, we hear how we should be spending at least 20 minutes a day on physical exercise. But unfortunately for many of us, exercise is simply not a priority. Many of us have busy lives, can’t find time to exercise, and, let’s face it, do not enjoy working up a sweat. Exercise is seen as boring, despite the benefits it can offer. Not only can it help you keep your weight down, but it can help fight illnesses such as diabetes and can flood your body with happy hormones, which can make you happier and stabilize your mood. Exercise is also a excellent way to build self-confidence. Nevertheless, exercises can be a chore. So, with that in mind, we have come up with a few ways to help you put the fun into exercise.
There’s a App for That
Yes, jogging can get boring. Seeing the same old sighs over and over, nothing new happening. Well, why not download an app which can make your run a little more exciting. There are so many to choose from, such as Zombies, Run, or Pokemon Go. Why not try one and feel the benefit.
Silent Disco
Okay, so you’re not one for going out jogging, and swimming is out of the question. Well, you do have options. Why not put your favourite music on your phone, plug in and dance for 20 minutes to half an hour. You could mix this with a tad of hoovering or dusting and kill two birds with one stone.
Family Walks or Hikes
You could make the most of your weekends by taking the kids to a nature reserve or go on a hiking trail. You will see some beautiful scenery that you may have never seen before, and you will be breathing in some fresh air. Taking people with you can make the whole experience more pleasurable, and it will install a healthy lifestyle choice on the kids too.
Buy a Skipping Rope
When was the last time you played with a skipping rope? Well, this is such an easy exercise to pop into your daily routine. Just step outside into your garden and hey-presto. It is a great way to get the heart beating without leaving home.
Dance The Night Away
Why not get the girls together and actually go to that dance class you have always talked about? I’ve seen those Beyonce routine classes that look hilarious – so much fun! You can have fun learning the steps and messing them up together. Who knows, you might be ace at it.
Do Something for Charity
If you feel that you will need an incentive to get out there and exercise, there are plenty of charity challenges to choose from. Knowing that by training for a charity bike ride or run, for example, will are helping give something back to the community. In other words, if you are able to exercise for yourself, do it for those in need. Also, why not inspire other people with your newfound passion.
