Start Making Choices: Add Flavor to Your Workout Routine


Top Tips: Add Flavor to Your Workout Routine

May 1, 2010 Send to a Friend email   Print print
Spring is officially here, and that means it's time to add a little unexpected flavor to your workout. These simple tips and ideas will help you break out of your exercise rut.
1. Tune up. If you don't listen to music while you work out, do it! Great workout tunes keep you moving, motivated, and marching to the beat. If you're already on to this little exercising secret, change up your playlist. You'll be amazed at how much an unexpected song can refresh your workout.
2. Find a friend. If you're stuck in a rut, get a workout buddy to help you out of it. Whether you find a friend for a new activity, or just bring a partner for something tried and true, a fresh face can make exercise more enjoyable.
3. Add in a little variety. When you're getting tired of the same ol' routine, it's time to try a new one. Whether it's alternating days, changing the order you do things, or trying a new activity altogether, you'll keep your body and mind active, so you'll get a more effective workout overall.
4. Update the scenery. Rather than changing your workout, just change where you're doing it. If you're a gym rat, do your workout outside instead. You can get all of the strength training you need with a set of steps and your own body weight. If you're a walker, try a new route or even hop on a treadmill and watch your favorite television program.

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