Workout: The infomercial complex
May 16, 2009 by Ozzie Jacobs
Filed under Fitness Articles, Fitness Blog
During a Saturday afternoon or a late night TV indulgence it is quite common that one may come across an infomercial that provides a “quick fix” to the achievement of a fitness goal. 
The product may offer results in “as little as 5 minutes a day” for the busy individual that doesn’t have time for exercise or it may reduce the size of your dress or jeans with NO exercise.
Why not, exercise is a dreadful experience anyway……
When did exercise become the bad guy? When did it become the goal to avoid exercise at all costs? When did exercise become a bad investment?
Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, elevate your mood, improve health and look good! Exercise can be a chore if that is the perception the individual brings to the table. Quite often what prevents us from viewing exercise as an enjoyable experience is our reluctance to find an activity that we enjoy.
Exercise is movement, any movement will do. If you are struggling with finding an exercise activity you enjoy try the following:
- Try a fitness buffet. Explore a variety of fitness activities (i.e. dance, martial arts, yoga, mountain biking, team sports, etc.)
- Get a workout buddy. One is the loneliest number so bring a friend along to pass the time.
- Change the scenery. Take a jog on the beach, the buzz of activity around you can be inspiring.
- Fitness and love. Enjoy a fitness activity with your loved ones (walk the beach with that special someone, play a family game of soccer or take a hike as you catch up with an old friend).
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