{Day 2} You have Options

{Day 2}

 New here? Make sure to check out day 1  and my introduction to my 

31 day of Health and Exercise series for the month of October

Thank you for reading and coming along with journey with me

I hope to inspire and motivate you through this series

Today I am going to be talking about your options when it comes to exercise

There are so many choices of where and how to exercise 

the possibilities are almost endless

 I am just going to give you a few of my favorite 

ways and places to exercise

{#1}- Gym Membership

 First up and probably the most obvious and popular is to join a gym

Gyms for sure have their advantages 

-They have all the equipment you need

-You are around other people that can help motivate you

-You can get away and you can either work out on your own or with a partner

-You can watch TV while you exercise

-You can work out in all different types of weather

-They have good hours

-Some gyms have daycare

-You can get good deals- Planet Fitness (my gym) is only $10 a month

-Personal trainers are available 

-Gyms have a sense of structure-You go to the gym to workout

-There are classes available 

{#2} Take a class

 If the weight area in the gym is not your thing 

join a class

-Classes provide a support

-They are very motivating

-You can do it with a friend

-There are all different levels of classes

-There are many types of classes

-There is a professional in charge to help you

My favorite type of class to take is Zumba

I am not very good at it because I haven't done it very much 

but it is so much fun 

Dancing for Exercise is a BLAST!

{#3}- You can workout at Home 

 There are many different exercises 

including circuit training, DVDs, aerobics, 

running (if you have a treadmill), abs, pushups,

WII fit, jumping jacks that you can do in the comfort of your own home

If you are too busy to get to the gym, 

if you can only find the time to work out when the littles are napping

or you just don't have the money to take classes or join a gym

you can always just workout in your home

however, whenever and for however long you want

Later on in the series I will be sharing with you some of my at home workout ideas

{#4}- DVDs

 There are many DVD workout options out there

Some of my favorite include the Insanity workout set, 

Jillian Michaels' workouts, and the Biggest Loser DVDs 

These are nice because again you can do them whenever

you have time in your own home 

you can also do then with a partner of friend wherever a TV is available 

The other nice thing about the workout DVDs is you don't even have

to spend any money to do some of them

Who doesn't like FREE right

Did you know that your local community library has

workout DVDs that you can check out?

Well they do and it is awesome 

Cuz you can try out all different ones to keep 

your workouts upbeat and exciting

Go check out your library you will not be sorry

{#5}- Running/Walking

Running is another excellent and free way to get your sweat on

I know a lot of you are thinking but I HATE running 

Well I say to you get over it 

haha Just kidding 

but no really make me a promise that you will just try one more time 

For me, go out and take a run

There are so many benefits to running

First of all it is so refreshing and it is the best mind clearing exercise out there

You need the cardio and your heart will thank you later I promise 

Run outside, run on a track, on a trail, 

run on a treadmill in your home, or in a gym

You can pretty much run any where 

It is so convenient I'm tellin ya 

Start small and work your way up 

you will not be sorry you did 

{#6}- Go Outside 

 Take your workout outside

Go to the park, run on a trail, run the track,

go to a playground, go to the high school football stadium and 

use the bleachers, go to the beach, or go to the pool if the weather permits it  

This is the perfect time of year to get in some exercise outside

the weather is beautiful and your kids will 

love to play while you get in a little workout at the playground 

Multi-tasking people! It is a beautiful thing 

{#7}- Find a Buddy

If you need a little extra motivation or just want to 

spend some extra time with your significant other, or best friend 

get a buddy to workout with

You can motivate each other, keep each other going

hold each other accountable, cheer each other on,

be each others support, and just have fun together 

{#8}- Your Time

Working out alone is also very affective 

sometimes we just need our alone time

We need this time to put in our head phones, blast some good tunes 

and clear our mind

Working out alone is also a good way to get our frustrations 

If you are a stay at home mom and need just a little time to 

yourself working out is the best way to do so 

It is so good for your body, your mind and gives 

you extra energy to go home and play with your kiddos afterwards 

A combination of working out with a buddy and alone is the best

Because, at least speaking for myself, I need some alone time

but also need to be social 

Moderation is key with how, where, what, and who with you

do your workouts 

 Do you see all the options you have?

So no Excuses right?! Right!

You have no excuses you can exercise just about 

anywhere and whenever you can squeeze it into your day

Just get a little creative and you are on your way

to a healthier you!

Come back tomorrow for another Health and Exercise Tip 

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