Monday, June 23, 2008 - 1 Comments
By Geoffrey Anderson Jr.
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It's 6 p.m. and you're headed for the office exit. All you can think about is getting home, cooking dinner and knocking out in front of the television. When you get to your car, however, you find a familiar friend in the passenger seat: your gym bag.
"I'm tired. I'll just go to the gym tomorrow," you tell yourself. Of course, tomorrow comes and the scenario repeats itself. Whether you like it or not, sticking to your fitness plan is essential for successful weight loss.
Sure, work is hard (that's why it's called work), but you're likely lacking motivation -- or suffering from exercise boredom syndrome. To stir up your workout routine, incorporate these fun activities. You can thank me later.
Pool: It's officially summer! To combat the heat, you'll probably be drinking a lot more water than usual. Fortunately, you can also use water as the setting for your workout routine. If you have access to your own pool or a community one, you can swim laps for some effective aerobic exercise (45 minutes will burn almost 300 calories) or use a product such as the AquaJogger for resistance training. Just remember to talk to a physician before starting any new workout routine.
Dance: Heading out to a dance class alone is another fun option for burning those pesky calories. You'll either be paired up with one other person (aka fun-loving female) or practice in a group (aka lots of fun-loving females). Let loose with your caboose to some Latin rhythms while impressing the ladies, burning about 200 calories in 30 minutes. If you're looking for something low-impact, however, I suggest you skip the breakdancing.
Sex: You don't need a gym for this versatile workout -- just some privacy (or not, if you're into that stuff). Perfect for home, work or car, a sex session can help burn around 175 calories per half hour -- or about 5 calories for those one-minute folks. Even though its length will vary (pun intended), safe sex should always be practiced.
What do you do to combat exercise boredom? Share your ideas below by leaving a comment!
Copy Editor
It's 6 p.m. and you're headed for the office exit. All you can think about is getting home, cooking dinner and knocking out in front of the television. When you get to your car, however, you find a familiar friend in the passenger seat: your gym bag.
"I'm tired. I'll just go to the gym tomorrow," you tell yourself. Of course, tomorrow comes and the scenario repeats itself. Whether you like it or not, sticking to your fitness plan is essential for successful weight loss.Sure, work is hard (that's why it's called work), but you're likely lacking motivation -- or suffering from exercise boredom syndrome. To stir up your workout routine, incorporate these fun activities. You can thank me later.
Pool: It's officially summer! To combat the heat, you'll probably be drinking a lot more water than usual. Fortunately, you can also use water as the setting for your workout routine. If you have access to your own pool or a community one, you can swim laps for some effective aerobic exercise (45 minutes will burn almost 300 calories) or use a product such as the AquaJogger for resistance training. Just remember to talk to a physician before starting any new workout routine.
Dance: Heading out to a dance class alone is another fun option for burning those pesky calories. You'll either be paired up with one other person (aka fun-loving female) or practice in a group (aka lots of fun-loving females). Let loose with your caboose to some Latin rhythms while impressing the ladies, burning about 200 calories in 30 minutes. If you're looking for something low-impact, however, I suggest you skip the breakdancing.
Sex: You don't need a gym for this versatile workout -- just some privacy (or not, if you're into that stuff). Perfect for home, work or car, a sex session can help burn around 175 calories per half hour -- or about 5 calories for those one-minute folks. Even though its length will vary (pun intended), safe sex should always be practiced.
What do you do to combat exercise boredom? Share your ideas below by leaving a comment!
Labels: exercise, fitness, motivation, weight-loss
Comment: July 4, 2008 2:54 PM - 
DLF Fitness said...
A good fitness program needs to have a goal in mind. Set goals and keep track to of your progress and make changes as you improve your fitness levels.
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