Ways to Make Exercise Fun

Mar 3
09:23

2011

Allison Jane

Allison Jane

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Most people don’t stick with an exercise program long enough to see results. This is partly because they do the same workout every time they exercise. Even the most satisfying of workouts becomes a chore when there’s no variety. The good news? There are an endless number of ways to make exercise fun. All it takes is a little imagination.

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Here are some easy,Ways to Make Exercise Fun Articles fun exercises that should be a part of any enjoyable exercise program.

Action #1
Gather as much information as you can – from friends, internet sites, visit sport clubs. Ask trainers to explain you their workouts and think which best fits to you. For example, if you want to lose weight quickly try weight training plus diet plan and cardio 3 times per weeks.

You can try different workout routine everyday or every week. For example, you can do Yoga every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Jogging and running over the weekends. You can also try other types of exercise every week just to get off that dull and repeating routine everyday.

Action #2
Talk with people. You will discover that they have same problems as you. And it is always good to learn that you are not alone in the hard way to change your health habits.
Start to talk with strangers in the sport club. Hey, you already have common interests – they like you workout and remember that they feel as frustrated as you and they also need somebody to talk about weight loose, health, obesity, different workouts. Exchange ideas and experience with these people – you are so close with them.

Action #3
Music makes exercise fun. It even helps a person exercise longer. According to a study, music not only helps the exerciser have a more upbeat attitude about working out, it also increases endurance by 15 percent. No wonder people who run wear earphones! Before doing a workout, put on some lively music – the quicker the beat the better. Vary the music on occasion and don’t hesitate to choose something silly once in a while - such as children’s music. It’s a good change of pace.

Some people find it motivating to use the power of pretend by creating different scenarios in their mind. Instead of simply running, envision training for a big race or the Olympics. Pretend to be sprinting as part of a scene in a movie. Creating stimulating mental pictures makes exercise fun and makes the time go by faster.