Me? Exercise?! Oh hell no..

If the idea of running like a rodent in a wheel at the gym makes you claustrophobic or bored beyond belief, you're not alone. For some people, the gym scene is not the best workout environment. Fear not anti-barbell lifters and treadmill-runners, there are plenty of alternate exercise ideas!!
For exercise throughout the day:

• The signature "park far away" deal rings true. Your kids might curse you for parking in the bowels of the parking lot, but your gut will appreciate it in the long run.
• For many it may be unrealistic, but walking to school/work/stores can often serve as an eco and body-friendly way to get from point A to point B. (weather permitting of course..)
• Inevitably, it's difficult to get active during your work/school day. Humans were soo not meant to sit hunched in a chair, squinting at a screen all day! If you have the opportunity, get up and stretch. Maybe talk a walk to a water fountain that's far away or take the stairs to the ladies room at a light jog (no one will question it..gotta go when you gotta go). This one always looks incredibly classy: do some desk push ups in your cube. Your co-workers may gawk at first, but, hey, you might inspire someone!

Gym-free exercise:

• I'm a huge fan of field hockey and tennis. They are both incredibly fun and tone your body. I urge you to check out local clubs/rec sports teams that appeal to you! Maybe you've always wanted to play soccer, but never knew how. You could join a beginner's league. Or maybe you can't play such high impact sports as field hockey; you could join a nature walking group.
• Determine if you like to exercise alone, or in a social environment. If you feel the latter describes your desires best, team sports and clubs, like the one's mentioned above are great. If you prefer solitude when you're sweating it out, try playing racquetball or swimming!

Exercise by definition doesn't require the exerciser to be bored! You can work towards fulfilling your dreams of learning jazz dance while getting an outstanding workout. Find what works for you and go for it! You don't have to always do the same thing, so experiment! Life is much to short to waste time hating what you're doing.