All too often people get involved in activities that they don't enjoy. Some people may do yoga because it's popular, or pilates. Others may take aerobics classes because, well, that's what's available and they don't know what else to do.
I, for instance, abhor any type of exercise on a machine; so I don't ever do it. Don't get me wrong, I've done my fair share of time on a treadmill and elliptical; but I have found a much better way. A way that doesn't lead to overuse injuries, and provides results a lot quicker. (I will go into that topic on a later date). My solution: I do what I enjoy! I love training with free weights, bodyweight, odd objects, kettlebells, and doing anything out doors. Those are my methods of exercise, and I love them.
I am by no means a rock climbing or bouldering expert (see picture) but it is fun! I enjoy every moment of it, and, I am also "working out." We could all take a lesson from when we were kids. Who among us didn't run around, get out of breath, climb trees, fall down, whatever! We were just playing, but we were also "exercising." I think we need to stop looking at exercise as a burden or chore. We need to adopt a mindset and method that makes exercise fun and effective.
That is exactly what I intend to do. No more monotonous cardio or pointless bodypart split workouts. Times are changing, and so should the way we workout.
Play with purpose, don't exercise.
1 comment:
Love it! You're so right on. I try to uncover this with my clients all the time. They've got to like it or they sure won't feel like doing it. "Do what you like and like what you do."
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