Let’s face it, if exercise is not bringing you some form of joy, you will more than likely not engage in it or maintain it. This is probably why most people that stick to a fitness plan enjoy it, or at least, create a routine that makes exercise fun or enjoyable. Here are some wacky ways people inject fun in their routine:
The Musical. Most of us would not dream of starting a workout without our tunes. They pump us up and motivate us. Recently a friend confided to me that she listens to Broadway tunes during her weight training circuit workout and she images herself as the lead in the musical. So as she leaves the house for the gym she announces: “I’m off to the show.” To which her husband will say, “Break a leg!”
The Fitness Guru: My other buddy confessed that she pretends she’s leading the aerobic class that she attends. She says she arrives early to class to secure a spot on the front where she can watch herself in the mirror and can make sure she is using proper form in order to serve as a good example to her ‘class.’
Scavenger Hunt: This is my favorite and probably the most creative. Ben likes to run at very early in the morning so to fight off the boredom he has created a game of Scavenger Hunt that he plays with himself. Prior to heading out on his daily run, he picks five things he must look for and find while on his run. The list will include things like 1)wildlife such as spiders 2)random objects like a sock 3)litter, maybe a soda cup 4)person, be it another runner, bicyclist 5)shiny things like loose change, CDs, etc. This keeps him entertained while keeping him aware of his surroundings.
Myself, I like to just let my thoughts drift with each song that comes on my iPod. Sometimes I'm a rock star, and sometimes I'm designing my island home. (:)
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