Friday, September 7, 2012

Bored Of Your Exercise Routine? Here Are 25 FUN Ways To Shake ...

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We all know that exercise is an integral component of health; it burns calories, releases endorphins, improves?mental capacity, improves skin tone, reduces stress and keeps your heart, bones, and body strong.

However, even though we know how important exercise is sometimes we just get plain bored of our routine and lose all motivation to make it happen.

Then the guilt sets in. (Sad face.) But you know what? It?s totally normal to get bored of a routine that you constantly repeat. Most often all we need is a some new found motivation and new ideas to get back into the groove. (Happy face!)

Copy this list, then check mark your top 3 favorite and circle at least 2 you?ve never done that you want to try in the next 10 days.

1. Very brisk walking

- Listen to a book on tape or your favorite soundtrack, just keep your?pace up to make it worth your while

2. Jogging & Running

- Listen to a pump-me-up playlist to get your groove on and torch calories

3. Bike riding, indoors or out

- (Mom voice) Wear your helmet outside!

4. Spinning Classes

- This is an intense calorie burner and a fun alternative to traditional bike riding

5. Yoga Classes & Videos

- Vinyasa flow or hot yoga are both great

- Bonus: Some yoga can be cardio, too

6. Mandy Ingber At Home Yoga Video

- She?s Jennifer Aniston?s teacher and I LOVE her videos so she get?s her own line here

7. Pilates Classes & Videos

- Both mat and reformer machine classes are great

8. Zumba? Fitness Dance Class

- Latin cardio dance aerobics and routines, found at most gyms

9. Dancing of any kind

- Cardio dance, Ballet, Hip-hop, Modern, African, Latin, or any other?type

10. Barre Workouts

11. Belly dancing

12. Anything by Tracy Anderson (she?s Gwyneth Paltrow?s teacher)

- The Tracy Anderson Method Metamorphosis is one of my favorites

13. Weight lifting and resistance training

- Weight training classes are?great, especially if you?re new to weights

14. Plyometric training (e.g. box jumping, burpies, planks)

- Willpower and Grace class at 24 hour fitness is a great example

15. Jumping rope

16. Hulahooping

17. Swimming

18. Hiking

19. Skiing or snowboarding

20. Snowshoeing

21. Water skiing, wake boarding, or surfing if you?re near water

22. Kettle bell workouts (one of my favorites!)

- See the examples in book The 4-hour Body

23. Running stairs at an arena or track field

24. P90x (more masculine) or Chalean (more feminine) from Beach

Bodies

25. CrossFit routines

And there are so many more ways to exercise. Have more ideas? Share them in the comments below to inspire fellow readers.

For best results, aim for 30-60 minutes 4-6 days per week (5-6 is ideal) of moderate to intense exercise.?Do at least 3 cardio and 3 resistance sessions each week, some will count as both.

If you?re just starting out, go easy to moderate and start with 3-4 days/week of 30 minute sessions so you don?t overwork your body. After 4 weeks, jump to the recommended amount.

Happy exercising!

Source: http://www.wholelivingblog.com/2012/25-fun-ways-to-shake-your-booty/

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