| Are you bored with your gym workout? Does | | | | energized! |
| your walking program leave you yawning? | | | | 6. Shoot Some Hoops |
| Everyone needs variety to stay motivated, and | | | | President Obama has inspired a renewed interest |
| you will burn more calories if you challenge | | | | in basketball. Challenge your kids to a game of |
| muscles differently. Try these 10 Fun Ways to | | | | HORSE in the driveway after dinner or join a |
| spice up your workouts. | | | | pickup game at the Y. |
| 1. Cross Train | | | | 7. Play With Your Dog |
| Instead of 45 minutes on one cardio machine, try | | | | Exercise with Fido for some quality time together. |
| 15 minutes on 3 different machines like the | | | | Throw a ball at the park or go for an extra long |
| treadmill, elyptical, and stationary bike. | | | | walk. It's a great way to meet people too! |
| 2. Hire a Trainer | | | | 8. Try an Exercise DVD |
| Maybe you can't afford a trainer all the time, but | | | | There are tons of exercise DVDs now that you |
| many are running specials now. Sign up for a few | | | | try before you buy by checking them out at the |
| sessions and learn to use different equipment like | | | | library or renting from NetFlix. Discover latin |
| kettelbells or free weights. | | | | dance, pilates, or yoga in the privacy of your own |
| 3. Train for a Race | | | | family room. |
| Whether its running, bicycling, or walking sign up | | | | 9. Join a New Group Class |
| for a race and track your progress toward your | | | | Experiment with a new exercise class. Most gyms |
| goal. Even better, raise money for charity at the | | | | offer a free class to prospective members, so |
| same time! | | | | check out web sites in your area, grab a friend, |
| 4. Jump for Joy | | | | and have some fun. |
| You probably haven't jumped rope or used a | | | | 10. Plan an Adventure |
| trampoline since you were a kid. They can both | | | | Whether it's hiking in the Grand Canyon, a walking |
| be challenging exercise, and fun too! | | | | tour of Ireland, or a white water rafting trip in |
| 5. Try a Spin Class | | | | Idaho, signing up for an active vacation will |
| If you are already in good shape, an indoor spin | | | | motivate you to train hard and give you |
| class will really get your heart pumping. The | | | | something to look forward to. |
| upbeat music and fast pace will leave you | | | | |