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Getting in shape—and
staying fit—doesn’t
have to be a chore.
Here’s how to put the
fun back in fitness:
When it comes to exercise, you know you should go for the bum, even though
>^u’d rather chill. For many of us, exercise is a chore: We know it’s good for
us—like eating every vegetable on our plates—but we don't always enjoy it
Fitness doesn’t have to be taxing: New research shows that simply being active
throughout the day for 10 minutes here, 7 minutes there may be more healthy in
the long run than occasional longer sessions of intense exercise.
When you incorporate short periods of exercise into your day—and make it
fun—exercise will become something you do for the joy of it as well as for good
health. Here are some tips for adding more fun into your day:
• Start "‘kidding around/* Instead of sitting on a bench watching your children
at the playground, get up and join them. Climb on the jungle gym. Jump into
a rousing game of tag. You’ll not only get your heart pumping, but you'll also
rediscover the childlike spirit of play.
• Get fJt with family or friends. Exercising with others will keep you
motivated. Instead of going out for lunch, dinner drinks or a mcMe, get your
girls and go for a brisk walk Or take a bike ride with your mate, skate with
your children or enlist the family in an after-dinner walk
• Sneak exercise into your day. Every little bit of activity adds up. Skip the
elevator and take the stairs—two at a time if you're feeling good—or leave the
car at home and walk or bike to the store.
• Dare to be different. Sample an offbeat exercise class. Health clubs, gyms and
community centers offer plenty of quirky choices like disco yoga circus boot
camp and karaoke spinning. Find an extra-wacky class and let yourself go.
• Change your scenery. Usually exercise in a gym? Switch up and try running,
biking or walking outside. If you walk the same route every day. discover a
different path or try exercising on a track up and down stadium stairs or at
the paricThe change will be refreshing.
• Sharpen your competitive edge. Kick your workouts into high gear by
training for an event—a fun run or walkathon, for example. You’ll stay focused
as you move toward the big day. For event listings, check your newspaper.
YMCA parks department or community center
• Try something new. If you've never taken a stab at in-line skating, give it a spin.
Or sample a Pilates. hot yoga or water aerobics class. Even if you haven’t played
a sport in years, sign up for lessons or jump into a pickup game. An exercise
“adventure” will help you renew your fitness commitment
Water, Water
Everywhere!
But How Much
to Drink?
The more you exercise, the more water you
lose. If you’re working out very hard, you’ll
need to consume about S to 8 ounces
of water every 15 minutes, so keep plenty
of fresh, pure water on hand.
Drink before, during and
after your exercise
session (be sure to
sip during training). |
Remember that
studies show it’s not
enough to rely on
thirst to tell you when '
you need to hydrate. Be on
the safe side: Keep the water flowing. And
remind your children to drink water while
they exercise. To figure out exactly how
much water kids need and how often, you
can use an online tool called the Hydration
Wheel. Go to www.smartspotcom for
more Information.
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