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Going to the gym is not fun. If you think going to the gym is fun, then you’re in the minority!
So how can we make exercise fun while eliminating that dreaded “I still have to go to the gym today” feeling? Read on and I’ll share a few ideas!
1. Golf!
“I hate golf, Nate.” I know, but have you ever tried it? You will hate it until you get a taste of what it’s like to be decent at the game. As soon as that happens, I absolutely gauruntee you will fall in love. So much so that it will become an unhealthy obsession - Which is fine! Why? Because the average golf course is 6,000 yards which is 18,000 feet which is almost FOUR MILES. Four miles in a straight line, that is. And the way some of us play that might turn into eight miles. The key takeaway here is that to receive the healthy benefits of golf, you have to WALK! You will burn over 1000 calories on a typical 18 hole course. Seriously, where else can you burn 1000 calories? In a kiln?
2. Go Kayaking!
Kayaking is not only good cardiovascular exercise - It’s a great muscle building activity too. Kayakers must row steadily with their shoulders and backs as they enjoy beautiful river or lake scenery. Kayaking burns 350-500 calories an hour depending on your intensity level. If a kayak is too tipsy or intimidating for you, buy a Canoe!
This is so much fun 
3. Start a Garden!
Gardening is great for a number of reasons. One, seeds are incredibly cheap and your return on investment is remarkable. One study I’ve read claimed that twenty dollars in seeds produced $600 in produce! And you’re worried about your Bank of America Savings Rate!
Two, it needs to be kept up which gets you outside and moving. Tending to your Garden can burn 400 calories or so an hour and help you expose your skin for some all important Vitamin D synthesis!
Finally, it’s healthy. You can’t grow unhealthy food in your garden unless you like to eat dirt!! So since you’ve invested your time and hard work to your garden you will feel a certain sense of obligation to eat your healthy bounty. You’ll also feel a sense of satisfaction when you bite into your first ripe tomato. So what are you waiting for?
4. Buy some video games!
“What, Nate?” You heard me, buy some video games! You’ve no doubt heard about the Nintendo Wii’s “Fit” device. It has been found to burn almost 600 calories and hour!! And it is FUN! You will love it, your kids will love it, your mother will love it - It’s a no brainer.
These are just some ideas to get your mind working in the right direction. What is important with exercise and a healthy lifestyle is that it does not feel like a BURDEN to you. You should WANT to partake in a healthy activity and you should WANT to eat well. If you can’t find something you generally love doing that gets your heart rate up, I can guaruntee you that you are fighting a battle that you will ultimately lose. So lace up and find an activity you love!!! Take control, woo!!
Note: My choices were chosen specifically because they don’t FEEL like you’re working out. For example, with Golf you can walk almost four miles and all you think about the whole time is how much you’d like to wrap your pitching wedge around your husband/wife for taking you golfing again You feel like you are enjoying life the way it’s meant to be enjoyed.
As always, questions, comments, criticisms, and suggestions are much appreciated!
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