| Staying motivated once you decide to start | | | | It takes control and flexibility to do these |
| exercising on a regular basis doesn't have to be all | | | | activities. |
| that difficult. All you need to do is pick out a few | | | | There is nothing wrong with getting a spot at the |
| different kinds of activities that you enjoy and | | | | back of the room until you get used to the |
| make sure that you change your workout on a | | | | routine of the class. No one expects you to have |
| regular basis. | | | | all the moves or the poses down the first time |
| Don't Let Boredom Set In | | | | you try them. As you continue through the class |
| Relying on one kind of activity to stay fit is just a | | | | schedule, you will find that you are stronger and |
| recipe for boredom. If you don't make working | | | | have better balance. This new-found confidence is |
| out enjoyable, you will find all kinds of excuses for | | | | something you can carry with you to other |
| avoiding it. Before too long, you will have gotten | | | | aspects of your life, too. |
| out of the habit of exercising regularly, and your | | | | Another option if you are looking for a way to |
| health will suffer because of it. Exercise reduces | | | | change up your workout routine is to get involved |
| stress, short term and chronic illnesses. | | | | in some kind of team sport. There are several |
| Plus, you may find that you start to gain weight | | | | choices available to you, including baseball, soccer, |
| easily because you are not burning enough calories | | | | basketball, and football. Playing as part of a team |
| during the day. If you want to keep on enjoying | | | | is not only fun, but learning how to be part of a |
| the foods you love, then make a point of being | | | | group working toward a common goal helps you |
| active. Otherwise, you will find it much more | | | | to learn how to work well with others in other |
| difficult to maintain a healthy weight. | | | | situations. |
| Many Activities Allow You To Stay Fit | | | | Don't discount the value of adding physical activity |
| If you are used to working out solo, then why | | | | where you can during your day. Make a habit of |
| don't you sign up for an exercise class to keep | | | | taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking |
| things interesting? With the number of options | | | | your car a little further away from your |
| available, it shouldn't be too difficult to find | | | | destination, or going for a walk on your lunch |
| something you can participate in. If you are used | | | | break. These small changes in your routine will |
| to a workout where you are going full tilt all the | | | | help you improve your level of fitness as well as |
| time, you may want to consider signing up for a | | | | help you to stay motivated to make regular |
| yoga or a tai chi class. These options may not | | | | physical activity a part of your lifestyle. |
| seem like a great workout, but don't be deceived. | | | | |