Some people have a hard time getting excited about exercise. "I don't want to go run on a treadmill for 30 minutes every day," they say. "How boring..."
If you don't like the idea of exercise purely for the health benefits it will bring you, then consider some kind of recreation or sport where the exercise is a byproduct of an activity that you consider fun.
So, for instance, join a local volleyball team or soccer club. Or maybe get involved with outdoor "frisbee golf" or league basketball down at the recreation center. Or sign up to study martial arts a couple times a week.
If you're bored by exercise that involves using a machine, then recreation and sports can be just the trick to get you active and on the road to better health.
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Well first of all exercise is recommended for all ages. According to my Fit and Well textbook (Fahey, Insel, 2004) People should exercise at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. I thought of another suggestion for finding exercise fun. It does give great benefits outside of just a good workout. You could look at it as getting great quality time with your family around our tight schedules and jobs. You are not only investing in the health of your own but also the health of your family. Make going out on a hike with your family a priority, so that we can prevent future diseases from infesting our children.
Posted by: Amanda Villanueva | 15 December 2005 at 09:38 PM