As we all know eating healthily is just not enough. We must also indulge in that dreaded word; 'exercise.' Exercise involves moving your body to burn calories, strengthen your muscles and heart. A simple concept with many torturous connotations. An absolute chore, but essential to maintaining a healthy body.
The word automatically draws up the mental image of a sweaty gym full of miserable red faces. I refuse to believe that anyone (who has not falsely convinced themselves otherwise) actually enjoys working out in these places.
The 30-minute slog on the treadmill- spent viciously cursing the slow moving clock. Enviously staring at the woman in the corner, who has smugly finished her workout and is on to lapping up cups of cold, refreshing water. All the while I consider whether the intense overheating and the fact that I feel that I may collapse with tiredness or just boredom alone is actually worth the two pounds that I may lose. (If I don't devour my body weight in chocolate again tonight!)
Reading back over that last paragraph caused me to highlight many similarities to a prison camp- ok, so I've just over exaggerated a little. But the overall feeling of torture and pain bears its resemblance. Surely?
I present to you the reality that; we can actually enjoy exercise. There is so much to choose from. In my opinion, there is nothing better than a thirty minute swim in the morning to wake me up. Its not too strenuous and I don't get sweaty or smelly.
Trampolining is also tremendous fun, and excellent for building muscle and burning fat and calories. You will become so involved with learning the skill that you'll forget you're working out. Brilliant!
The key is to learn a skill. Find something you enjoy, and then concentrate on training to better yourself. Why make exercise a chore?
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