It's Not All About The Gym...

Fitness is not all about going to a gym.  If you do not enjoy doing cardio on an elliptical or lifting weights, then I say don't do it.  It's all about doing what you love, staying active and having fun.  There are so many things to do, so everybody should find something they enjoy.  There's the gym, fitness classes, various sports, sidewalks to run and walk on and the list goes on and on.  The most important thing is just staying active.    

For me, I LOVE the gym.  I usually lift weights, but sometimes I do some cardio on a machine.  My favorite is the stairmill!  I like to listen to a recorded AdvoCare call while doing my cardio.  It makes time go by faster and I feel really accomplished when it's done!

Another thing I really like is variety.  It's very hard for me to do the same thing, over and over, for many days or weeks on end.  I have been consistent with my weight training, but over the past year I have tried (or reintroduced) several things, including spinning, Bikram Yoga, hiking and most recently tennis!  I have really enjoyed myself on the court again, and it's such a great workout! 

Moral of my story...gyms are overrated.  If you enjoy them...EXCELLENT!  If you don't, find something that you enjoy that includes getting up and moving!