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Fun Fitness Activities...
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by: Kathy
Burns-Millyard
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Exercising
and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard work.
Simply being active will help you get or stay in
good shape. So with that said, here are some
enjoyable activities that can help with your
fitness goals too.
Bicycling
When you ask many adults when the last time they
rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although
bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do
not take advantage of this great option for
exercise. Not only does bike riding exercise the
body and build a stronger cardiovascular system,
it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh
air, and see new sites.
Jogging or Walking
Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get
fit. Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve
stress, create a healthier heart, and improve lung
capability, they make you look wonderful, which in
turns helps you get excited about doing other
exercise for fitness activities.
Swimming
Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay
in shape. If you do not own a pool, many high
schools have aquatic centers, or there is always
the YWCA or YMCA, or your local gym. Many offer
water aerobic classes that will help you tighten
your body, lose weight, and get a good overall
workout.
Tennis Anyone?
Tennis is not only a fun sport, but also a great
way to exercise. You do not have to be a Venice
Williams to play; in fact, you do not even have to
be good. Just running after the ball alone will
help get you into shape. This is a great way to
strengthen your cardiovascular system and lose
weight. You can find tennis courts in just about
every city and if you would like to play but have
no idea how, lessons are reasonable.
Tip: Raquetball is sort of a "one person
tennis". If you don't have someone to play
tennis with, or you aren't feeling sociable, try
raquetball instead.
Dancing
Dancing is so much fun and whether you enjoy a
slow, Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed with
people all moving to heart-pumping techno, as long
as you are moving, it really does not matter what
type of dance or music. The whole idea is to move
your body. Dancing has long been recommended as an
avenue to fitness.
Tip: Belly Dancing is an excellent workout for
your stomach, waist and hips ladies!
VCR
If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using
it for your favorite comedy or action-packed
movie, try sticking in some good workout tapes.
Even taking 15 minutes every day to work out will
get you started. Try that for two weeks and you
will be surprised at the results. Once you see
that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will
be encouraged to increase the time spent.
And one of my personal favorites... Yardwork!
Whether you're pulling weeds, planting flowers,
mowing the grass or chopping wood: All of these
activities can help you get into better shape.
Don't cheat yourself though. Using a riding mower
to cut the grass won't help you use the muscles or
get your blood pumping ;)
So go out and get active, have fun, and work on
getting or staying fit too!
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