Exercise Can and Should Be

Do you loath going to the gym or running on a treadmill? If your answer is yes, then maybe those activities simply are not for you. Physical Activity should be FUN!!!


Physical activity should not be a chore; it can and should be fun.  Here are 4 tips that we have compiled to give you motivation to get active.

 

1. AN IMPORTANT TECHNIQUE IN INCREASING MOTIVATION IS SIMPLY ENJOYING IT.

 

A hobby is a hobby because you enjoy doing it. To be make exercise a leisure activity for a lifetime, find something that you like doing. (Baker, 2012)

Some activities we enjoy include:

Disc golf/ frisbee golf

Sports athletics such as simply going to a batting practice cage/facility or a volleyball court.

Aerial fitness

Rock climbing


2. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE TEND TO ENJOY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MORE WHEN THEY ARE LEARNING SOMETHING NEW. (Baker, 2012)


Some people have never learned any activities and are intimidated. If you look at it as a chance to learn, physical activity will become more enjoyable. (Eun-Ok Im et al, 2011)

Studies have shown that people tend to enjoy physical activity more when they are learning something new. (Baker, 2012)


3. PARTICIPATING IN GROUP ACTIVITIES OR CLASSES IS ALSO A VERY GOOD TECHNIQUE.

 

Having people you enjoy being around will make it feel like you all are just “hanging out”.


4. IF TIME IS AN ISSUE, FIND EXERCISES THAT YOU COULD DO ON YOUR OWN. (Eun-Ok Im et al, 2011)

 

Perhaps finding things that can be done around the house may increase your motivation

Physical activity is the key to living a healthy lifestyle. Make your exercise fun and you will find physical activity as simply a part of your life.

To learn more about the benefits of physical activity, please visit the links below.