Make Fitness Fun
Fitness and fun can go hand in hand with the right frame of mind. We tend to think of exercise as boring. Obesity is a growing concern, especially in the United States and the European countries. It is so easy to get into a rut. Become couch potatoes, play videos games or spend the majority of our waking life on the computer.
I know because I am an internet addict. But with the right set of goals and attitude we can change the way we feel and think.
Start off with positive thinking of getting fit. This is what I have started to do since I first wrote. My Quest to Become a Loser (Weight Loss)
Take a walk to clear your mind. A walk to a beautiful lake is a good start.
Kitsap Lake - Bremerton, WA
Young and Fit
As a teenager exercise was part of my everyday life. At the time I lived in Bremerton, Washington. There you would find many windy roads and hills.
When I wasn't in school, you could find me riding my old 3 speed (gears not working, breaks locking up, chain falling off) bike. I lived near Kitsap Lake. The road around the lake was a little more than 4.5 miles around. Most of the time I would ride around it twice.
One part of the road had a very steep hill. Half of the time my bike wouldn't make it all the way up. So I would have to get off and walk the bike to the top of the hill. Once at the top, I would jump on my bike and zoom down the hill. Sometimes losing control and hoping not to run into anything or falling off. What can I say...I was a klutz!
Often I would walk home from school versus take the bus. This was nearly a 5 mile walk, up and down the hills of Bremerton.
Rarely would I stay still. And every charitable walkathon (like the March of Dimes) you would find me there.
This activity level continued on into my twenties. It is easier to be thin when you are active, young and your body naturally burns calories faster. But even then, I worked hard to stay thin.
As we age it becomes increasingly harder to stay fit. Fitness and diet industry is a multimillion dollar business. Below fund fitness ideas are fitness products.
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Fitness Fun Ideas
- Add a friend as a fitness partner.
- Join a fitness group.
- Become involved in a sport or an activity.
- Mix up your exercise routine.
- Dance to music.
- Buy Wii fitness and use it.
- Go biking.
- Take a long walk.
- Go camping and explore.
- Twirl a Hula-Hoop.
- Take up Martial Arts.
- Kick boxing.
- Play Marco Polo.
- Roller skating.
- Play tag.
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Get Fit With Wii
Wii Fit
Amazon Price: $119.95 (as of 01/07/2010)
A great way of getting fit while having fun. The Wii fit focuses on aerobics, yoga, balance games, and strength training.
Have Fun with an Exercise Ball
Max Fitness 65cm Exercise Ball with Foot Pump (Pearl White)
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
An exercise ball works multiple muscles at one time while forcing your body to balance itself. This creates a very effective and challenging workout. For example, lying on a bench to perform tricep extensions is a good exercise but it's limited to working primarily just the triceps. However, perform that same move on a stability ball and you have created an unstable environment. Additional muscles are activated that work to keep you balanced on the ball. That means you are now working harder and essentially getting more bang for your buck while not increasing your exercise time.
Exercises with Your Fitness Ball
SPRI Pumping Rubber on the Ball Video
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
The Pumping Rubber DVD is a perfect exercise combination of the Xertube and the Xercise Ball targeting the chest, shoulders, back and arms, while conditioning hips, thighs, buttocks and abdominals.
Fun Exercise Videos on Amazon
Something for beginners to children
The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
Billy Blanks - Tae Bo Kicks
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
Fabulous Forever Easy Strength Slow down your aging clock
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 01/07/2010)
Bellydance Fitness for Beginners - Arms, Abs, Hips, Buns & Thighs
Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 01/07/2010)
6 Fit Kids' Fitness Workouts for Children
Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 01/07/2010)
Can I Ride That Bike?
Get Fit with This Exercise Bike
Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike
Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 01/07/2010)
Get an excellent cardio workout at home without breaking the bank with the Schwinn Active 10 upright exercise bike. It features 11 preset programs, computer-controlled eddy current resistance, and a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. The grip heart rate sensors also enable you to monitor your fitness level. The handlebars are adjustable to suit your riding position, and it includes integrated leveling feet to keep everything balanced and help protect your floor. Other features include a 9-position padded saddle and transport wheels for easy storage after your workout.
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Fit or Fat
Do you need to get fit?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNo way! I already have six pack abs!
janices7 says:
Well I wouldn't say that I have six pack abs, but I do try to walk and lift weights 3 or 4 times a week. I ALWAYS feel so much better when I workout a bit....it is a great way to relieve stress!
Posted June 17, 2009
Yes! I just finished off the six pack!
inkserotica says:
I am so unfit and a bit overweight. I hate it! Trying to do something about it!
Posted June 22, 2009
Tipi says:
I'm under-weight but I do need to exercise to stay fit, sit at the computer too much too! :)
Posted June 17, 2009
Fun Exercise Walker for Kids
Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Air Walker
Amazon Price: $83.61 (as of 01/07/2010)
Air Walker for kids keeps children moving offering an activity based recreation and promotes a healthy lifestyle while having fun.
Childhood obesity levels have tripled in the past two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children who are significantly overweight are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes and are more likely to become obese adults. Establishing a fitness routine early in life will help prevent current and future weight problems.
Fun Walking on Air
Fold-A-Way Air Walker
Amazon Price: $199.95 (as of 01/07/2010)
Stay in shape at home without taking up all your space. The Fold-A-Way Air Walker gives you a great workout and then folds up compactly to store in a small area. Using an elliptical you get a full-body toning, while getting a full cardio workout.
Truth About Abs
- Truth About Abs
- Find out here the 5 facts you MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to Lose Your Belly Fat and Get Six Pack Abs.
Read the separate reports for men and women.
Exercise Cycle
Great workout with your hands or feet
Stamina 15-0120 InStride Cycle XL
Amazon Price: $34.90 (as of 01/07/2010)
Cycling improves your cardiovascular health, boosts the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, and decreases your risk of heart disease. Now you can enjoy all the benefits of cycling without spending a ton of money with the affordable InStride XL cycle from Stamina Products. Unlike most exercise bikes, the InStride XL cycle doesn't come with a seat. Instead, you sit in a standard dining room chair or lie on the floor, then insert your feet into the sturdy rubber straps. Once you're in, you can pedal in forward or reverse motion, with an adjustable tension knob that lets you vary your intensity and an electronic monitor that times your workouts. As an alternative, you can even rest the InStride XL on a table and pedal with your hands to experience a full-range upper body workout.
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- seashell2 seashell2 Jul 8, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
- Great lens, I work out at the gym 3 -4 days a week. My husband and I often go for a 20 -30 min. walk most evenings! Love being fit and healthy!
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- 2Eklectik 2Eklectik Jul 1, 2009 @ 9:45 am
- My wife likes turbo jam. Great information in this lens--thank you!
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Jun 29, 2009 @ 7:13 pm
- I think I'll put Wii FIT on my wish list too! I have the regular Wii sports and it is always fun. Thanks for an informative lens. 5*
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- CreativeArtist CreativeArtist Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:38 am
- I took a belly dancing class and it was fun!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Jun 26, 2009 @ 4:45 am
- The most fun exercise for me is dancing - but most days I forget to do that! I am trying to walk every day - the hours in front of computer are taking their toll, for sure!
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