| Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard | | | | system and lose weight. You can find tennis courts in |
| work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in | | | | just about every city and if you would like to play but |
| good shape. So with that said, here are some | | | | have no idea how, lessons are reasonable. |
| enjoyable activities that can help with your fitness | | | | Tip: Raquetball is sort of a "one person tennis". If you |
| goals too. | | | | don't have someone to play tennis with, or you aren't |
| Bicycling | | | | feeling sociable, try raquetball instead. |
| When you ask many adults when the last time they | | | | Dancing |
| rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although bicycling | | | | Dancing is so much fun and whether you enjoy a slow, |
| is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take | | | | Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed with people all |
| advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only | | | | moving to heart-pumping techno, as long as you are |
| does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger | | | | moving, it really does not matter what type of dance |
| cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and | | | | or music. The whole idea is to move your body. |
| enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites. | | | | Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue |
| Jogging or Walking | | | | to fitness. |
| Both jogging and walking are GREAT ways to get fit. | | | | Tip: Belly Dancing is an excellent workout for your |
| Not only do they tone the muscles, relieve stress, | | | | stomach, waist and hips ladies! |
| create a healthier heart, and improve lung capability, | | | | VCR |
| they make you look wonderful, which in turns helps | | | | If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using it for |
| you get excited about doing other exercise for fitness | | | | your favorite comedy or action-packed movie, try |
| activities. | | | | sticking in some good workout tapes. Even taking 15 |
| Swimming | | | | minutes every day to work out will get you started. |
| Swimming is an excellent way to get into and stay in | | | | Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at |
| shape. If you do not own a pool, many high schools | | | | the results. Once you see that 15 minutes a day |
| have aquatic centers, or there is always the YWCA | | | | makes a difference, you will be encouraged to |
| or YMCA, or your local gym. Many offer water | | | | increase the time spent. |
| aerobic classes that will help you tighten your body, | | | | And one of my personal favorites... Yardwork! |
| lose weight, and get a good overall workout. | | | | Whether you're pulling weeds, planting flowers, mowing |
| Tennis Anyone? | | | | the grass or chopping wood: All of these activities can |
| Tennis is not only a fun sport, but also a great way to | | | | help you get into better shape. Don't cheat yourself |
| exercise. You do not have to be a Venice Williams to | | | | though. Using a riding mower to cut the grass won't |
| play; in fact, you do not even have to be good. Just | | | | help you use the muscles or get your blood pumping ;) |
| running after the ball alone will help get you into shape. | | | | So go out and get active, have fun, and work on |
| This is a great way to strengthen your cardiovascular | | | | getting or staying fit too! |