Saturday, August 2, 2014

How to Get Some Exercise on Accident


I work out 6 days a week. I walk/run in the mornings and do my daily workout routine in the afternoon. I exercise because it's good for me, and I feel accomplished after I finish. I feel better on days when I work out. But, I would be lying if I told you I enjoy working out.

However, working out doesn't always have to be a chore. Here are some ways of sneaking in some exercise that can be enjoyable:

Hiking. This is fun because it allows you to enjoy nature while getting some exercise.

Biking. Choose to bike to the store, library, school, work, etc. Personally, I love biking, but somehow, it becomes ever so much more bearable when you have a destination.

Walk with friends. Walking (or almost anything) can become exponentially more fun when done with a friend to talk to; they really make the time go by fast!

Skiing. I have never water skied, but I adore snow skiing! It really works muscles that are normally seldom used.

Sports. The only sport I play is tennis. The thing I love about sports is that when you are playing, you aren't thinking about exercise, you are focused on winning. It's totally a mind game.

Dance. Although they may help, wallet-emptying dance lessons aren't even necessary. Just play your jam, and flow to the music!

Shop (!!!). Although this definitely shouldn't be your daily exercise routine, shopping very now and then is actually not bad exercise. At least if you're like me and speed-walk the whole time.

Just be.creative when trying to exercise. Switch it up and try to enjoy it. Other suggestions I have are to:
Listen to audio books during your workout.

If you are on a treadmill, exercise bike, or working out in a relatively stationary fashion, watch a movie. It makes the time fly!

So get out there and have fun moving around! If you have any other suggestions on ways to accidentally exercise, comment below!
~Danielle

6 comments:

  1. Great ideas. I don't know why I never really think of dancing and walking as exercise, because I do both often... :)

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    1. Good for you! It's awesome when exercise is done naturally, without having to really think about it as exercise!

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  2. Love all these ideas... skiing and running with friends are my "accidental" exercises. Shopping too :)
    Another one is simply a standing desk (http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24532996)! . Crazy.

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    1. A standing desk is brilliant! I've been seeing a lot of articles lately about how bad sitting for long periods of time is for people!

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  3. I agree, Danielle, exercise can be fun if you are creative with it & splash in some changes to the regular schedule from time to time.
    ~Bipasha
    http://sunnydistrict.wordpress.com/

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    1. Exactly! It's crazy what a big difference small changes can make!

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