With the new year coming up, undoubtedly there are at least a few of us who are considering weight loss goals for 2012. Today I want to speak specifically to those weighing the pros/cons of exercise goals. You may be hesitant to make an exercise goal -- after all, who HASN'T made and broken at least a few of those goals in the past? But here's the secret to sticking to an exercise goal -- the best exercise plan for you is one you enjoy. No matter how good you know running is for you, if you're just not a runner, or hate going out in the cold, don't make that your goal. There is a form of exercise for everyone that will give you the health benefits you need, and be likable enough that even you can stick with it.
Here are just some options to consider:
BYU offers exercise classes (everything from Zumba, to Aquatic Aerobics, to Pilates) for only $48/semester (only $12 a month, that's awesome!). Every week there are 27 different classes offered and you get unlimited access to all of them! Check it out at: http://hhps.byu.edu/content/aerobics-fitness. Classes go from Jan 9 to Apr 27.
Walk 20-30 minutes a day. Easy as that.
Netflix offers lots of workout videos on instant play.
Recruit your husband or other RS sisters, support from others makes a huge difference in sticking to an exercise plan.
Wii games! Just Dance is an awesome work out. Anyone wanna come over to my house and play with me sometime?????
Biking, swimming at the RB pool on campus, or taking a dance class through UVU's community education classes (they even offer belly dancing!).
Hope this helps you to see that you can stick to an exercise plan. It doesn't take much -- just 30 minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day -- to help you reap the benefits of exercise. If you need any help, support, or a friend to exercise with, let me know, that's what I'm here for!
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