Hate Exercise? It can be fun.
The biggest exercise myth? Everyone should do the same one.
Orange theory.
Crossfit.
Running.
Spin class.
Just because someone else loves it and it works for their body, doesn’t necessarily mean it will be your thing, AND THAT’S OKAY.
So Let's Make Exercise Fun!
To help you brainstorm ways you can incorporate exercise and NOT EVEN REALIZE IT, here’s a quick brain dump of ideas.
- Go for a walk
- Go for a bike ride
- Roller skate
- Play with / walk your pet
- Play with your kiddos
- Martial Arts
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Dancing (TeacherTok dances count, right?)
- Standing desk when you’re grading or working on a computer at school
- Clean
- Stretch or do yoga
- Join an intramural sports team
- Hula hoop
- Park at the far end of the parking lot
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Frisbee
- Jump rope
- Have active date nights or hangouts (bowling, laser tag, ax throwing)
- Trampolining
- Kayaking, Canoeing, or Stand-up paddleboarding
- Barre
- Fitness classes
- Home workouts
It’s just a plus that some of these allow you to embrace your inner child because PLAY is an essential part of rest, productivity, and joy. If you have kiddos, these are also fun activities you could do WITH them or your loved ones.
