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A solid mix of Satisfaction and Routine

Jim Rollince explains how to stay in shape and actively enjoy the experience..

From experience, I have noticed better fitness results from learning to love what you do. For some people, this could mean simple written/routine free-weight exercises, starting with the chest and ending the week with arms. For others, it is about hopping on that bike and/or treadmill and running 5 miles daily.

Learning to love, however, is different from naturally engaging in something enjoyable. Routines can be easy and not very strenuous, but they are just routines. So, it is with my dear advice that as practitioners of exercise and fitness, we teach ourselves new things while teaching our bodies the same. It is inherently true with things like dance. Specifically, Zumba is an excellent example of something different, fun, and unique. The ability to genuinely enhance cardiovascular function and endurance while practicing muscle memory routines
exercises the whole body.

Playing sports is the most practical and enjoyable way to stay in shape. Joining a soccer league on Sundays or playing something as simple as intramural dodgeball or kickball can successfully burn thousands of calories in just one day. The sheer competitive nature of these athletic activities drives the body further and beyond, and although strenuous at times, people crave the struggle and willingness to improve. There comes a particular rush that comes with fast-paced activities, which brings me to my next point.

Activities like mountain climbing, biking, quad-racing, fishing, golfing, etc., are great ways to stay in shape actively and are also quite enjoyable! A sudden increase in endorphins will surely make anybody's day brighter. Also, almost all these activities take place outdoors, capturing much-needed vitamins from the sun, further enhancing the overall experience.

Remember that it is essential to get your heart rate up now and then, so switching on and off amongst these cardiovascular exercises (i.e., treadmills) will keep your body guessing while enhancing overall fitness.

Sports and dance are leisurely and/or competitive practices but can also be the most effective exercise methods. Treadmills and ellipticals shed weight and enhance muscle strength/endurance but never capture the soul and rhythm that dance makes enjoyable. Meanwhile, the competitive nature and drive of playing sports will always be an important part of everybody's lives.

But again, it is essential to diversify your fitness and be able to incorporate pleasure and strain. Attempt to pull oneself away from everyday fitness equipment and home gyms; pick up a Zumba class and/or sign up for an intramural softball league, and you will be on your way to a healthier, more enjoyable lifestyle.

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From experience, I have noticed better fitness results from learning to love what you do. For some people, this could mean simple written/routine free-weight exercises, starting with the chest and ending the week with arms. For others, it is about hopping on that bike and/or treadmill and running 5 miles daily. Learning to love, however, is different from naturally engaging in something enjoyable. Routines can be easy and not very strenuous, but they are just routines. So, it is with my dear advice that as practitioners of exercise and fitness, we teach ourselves new things while teaching our bodies the same. It is inherently true with things like dance. Specifically, Zumba is an excellent example of something different, fun, and unique. The ability to genuinely enhance cardiovascular function and endurance while practicing muscle memory routines exercises the whole body. Playing sports is the most practical and enjoyable way to stay in shape. Joining a soccer league on Sundays or playing something as simple as intramural dodgeball or kickball can successfully burn thousands of calories in just one day. The sheer competitive nature of these athletic activities drives the body further and beyond, and although strenuous at times, people crave the struggle and willingness to improve. There comes a particular rush that comes with fast-paced activities, which brings me to my next point. Activities like mountain climbing, biking, quad-racing, fishing, golfing, etc., are great ways to stay in shape actively and are also quite enjoyable! A sudden increase in endorphins will surely make anybody's day brighter. Also, almost all these activities take place outdoors, capturing much-needed vitamins from the sun, further enhancing the overall experience. Remember that it is essential to get your heart rate up now and then, so switching on and off amongst these cardiovascular exercises (i.e., treadmills) will keep your body guessing while enhancing overall fitness. Sports and dance are leisurely and/or competitive practices but can also be the most effective exercise methods. Treadmills and ellipticals shed weight and enhance muscle strength/endurance but never capture the soul and rhythm that dance makes enjoyable. Meanwhile, the competitive nature and drive of playing sports will always be an important part of everybody's lives. But again, it is essential to diversify your fitness and be able to incorporate pleasure and strain. Attempt to pull oneself away from everyday fitness equipment and home gyms; pick up a Zumba class and/or sign up for an intramural softball league, and you will be on your way to a healthier, more enjoyable lifestyle. Page Reference If you quote information from this page in your work, then the reference for this page is: ROLLINS, J. (2010) A Solid Mix of Satisfaction and Routine [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article065.htm [Accessed About the Author Jim Rollins is a freelance writer.