You Can Have Fun Exercising! Here Are a Few Ideas
The thought of exercising can sometimes bum you out. To change that perspective, try thinking about new types of sport or physical activities that sound fun and try one out. You might find the activity is so cool, it perks up your perspective and you realize you can have fun while exercising. If you can't think of anything, here are a few ideas that are great ways to have fun and enjoy life. Oh yeah, by the way, it's exercising too.
Fun Ways to Exercise:
Swimming
Play a game in the pool that requires you to swim laps or dive deep to the bottom of the pool. Here are some game ideas: Marco Polo, Chicken, Tag, Colors, etc.
Local Sports Leagues for Adults
Try soccer, basketball, tennis, football, softball, etc.
Dancing
Take professional lessons where they also do performances.
Jiu Jitsu
Learn self defense and develop a great mind for technical skill while building real confidence. My husband Aaron has a jiu jitsu studio right next door to my gym with classes for the whole family.
Muay Thai/Kick Boxing
Have fun hitting something and letting out your frustrations the right way. Aaron’s studio offers muay thai for adults from 7 to 8 pm on Monday and Thursday nights. The classes are led by Jessica Penne, a professional MMA fighter.
Obstacle Courses
Train to do a mud run or just learn how you can get through each course and develop the skills to accomplish the task.
Rock Climbing
Tackle your fears! Climb to great heights.
Biking
Try mountain biking or just riding your bike around your city
Trampoline
Jump rope
Kayaking
Surfing
Paddle boarding
The list can go on and on........
Explore this list and your own ideas. I know you can find something that sounds fun and that you want to try out. You never know what you will discover. You'll amaze yourself. You only live once and if exercising bums you out, then move you body by doing a fun activity you enjoy, consistently.
Finding a fun thing to do that increases your heart rate and requires you to move your body for an extended period of time and you can do it consistently, is a great way to become healthier and at the same time, increase your joy for life. Making life worth living!
Need help get motivated and started on a fun exercise program now, call (760) 658-4708 or contact me through this website.