| Exercising and staying fit doesn't have to mean hard | | | | tennis courts in just about every city and if you would |
| work. Simply being active will help you get or stay in | | | | like to play but have no idea how, lessons are |
| good shape... and it's a great way to burn extra fat too. | | | | reasonable. |
| So with that said, here are some enjoyable activities | | | | Tip: Raquetball is sort of a "one person tennis". If you |
| that can help with your fitness and weight loss goals | | | | don't have someone to play tennis with, or you aren't |
| too. | | | | feeling sociable, try raquetball instead. |
| 1. Bicycling - When you ask many adults when the last | | | | 5. Dancing - Dancing is so much fun and whether you |
| time they rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although | | | | enjoy a slow, Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed |
| bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take | | | | with people all moving to heart-pumping techno, as long |
| advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only | | | | as you are moving, it really does not matter what type |
| does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger | | | | of dance or music. The whole idea is to move your |
| cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and | | | | body. Dancing has long been recommended as an |
| enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites. | | | | avenue to fitness. |
| 2. Jogging or Walking - Both jogging and walking are | | | | Tip: Belly Dancing is an excellent workout for your |
| GREAT ways to get fit. Not only do they tone the | | | | stomach, waist and hips ladies! |
| muscles, relieve stress, create a healthier heart, and | | | | 6. VCR or DVD - If you have a VCR or DVD, rather |
| improve lung capability, they make you look wonderful, | | | | than just using it for your favorite comedy or |
| which in turns helps you get excited about doing other | | | | action-packed movie, try sticking in some good |
| exercise for fitness activities. | | | | workout tapes. Even taking 15 minutes every day to |
| 3. Swimming - Swimming is an excellent way to get | | | | work out will get you started. Try that for two weeks |
| into and stay in shape. If you do not own a pool, many | | | | and you will be surprised at the results. Once you see |
| high schools have aquatic centers, or there is always | | | | that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will be |
| the YWCA or YMCA, or your local gym. Many offer | | | | encouraged to increase the time spent. |
| water aerobic classes that will help you tighten your | | | | 7. And one of my personal favorites... Yardwork! - |
| body, lose weight, and get a good overall workout. | | | | Whether you're pulling weeds, planting flowers, mowing |
| 4. Tennis Anyone? - Tennis is not only a fun sport, but | | | | the grass or chopping wood: All of these activities can |
| also a great way to exercise. You do not have to be | | | | help you get into better shape. Don't cheat yourself |
| a professional to play - in fact, you do not even have | | | | though. Using a riding mower to cut the grass won't |
| to be good. Just running after the ball alone will help get | | | | help you use the muscles or get your blood pumping ;) |
| you into shape. This is a great way to strengthen your | | | | So go out and get active, have fun, and work on |
| cardiovascular system and lose weight. You can find | | | | getting or staying fit too! |