| Staying on the same workout plan day after day for | | | | When the weather is beautiful; there is nothing better |
| years is just not feasible or enjoyable. Here are some | | | | than walking outside. You can enjoy the fresh air, |
| ideas that you can choose from. There is enough | | | | sunshine and scenery while increasing your stamina. |
| variety to keep you interested and motivated. | | | | Biking is also advised during the spring months. Locate |
| During the winter months, you can workout indoors or | | | | the nearest bike lane to your home and take |
| if you do not mind the cold, hit the slopes. In spring, take | | | | advantage of it. Be sure to bike safely. |
| the opportunity to venture outside to really enjoy | | | | Take advantage of the good weather to do some |
| nature. During the summer heat, water sports or water | | | | gardening. This gives you a good workout if you bend |
| aerobics are sure to keep you cool. In the autumn, | | | | correctly and remember to have good posture. You |
| exercise in the morning to enjoy the crispness of the | | | | can also enjoy the fruits of your labor in a few short |
| air or workout while you prepare your home for winter. | | | | weeks besides being more flexible and strong. |
| By doing the same routine every day, your muscles | | | | Yoga in the spring sun is beneficial and nothing beats |
| that you do not use will become complacent. By | | | | doing a sun salutation (yoga pose) to the actual sun. |
| varying your activities you will be more likely to | | | | Take up tennis. Do not worry if you miss the ball, |
| workout every muscle in your body. Also, when you | | | | because you will get plenty of exercise running after it. |
| begin a new exercise, challenge yourself to increase | | | | Go fly a kite and see how high you can get it on those |
| either the number of times you do it or increase the | | | | windy days. Try to steer clear of the trees and wires. |
| difficulty so that you become stronger. | | | | Summer Workout Ideas |
| Winter Workout Ideas | | | | Yeah, it is summer! Time to hit the pool and do a few |
| Winter workouts have been shown to relieve the | | | | laps. Or check the community schedule and join a |
| blues and bolster your immune system. | | | | water aerobics class. |
| If you have no time for the gym in the winter months, | | | | For really hot days, stake out the nearest ice skating |
| a 20-minute workout at home three times a week will | | | | rink and take a friend. |
| get you energized and keep you fit and healthy. | | | | Kayaking is a great workout. It can be as relaxed or |
| The night before you plan to exercise set out your | | | | as adrenaline pumping as you want it to be. |
| workout clothes so you have no excuses. | | | | Learn how to surf or just do some body boarding at |
| Make sure you get to bed at a sensible hour so you | | | | the beach if you are lucky enough to live by one. |
| will get at least 6-8 hours of sleep. | | | | Play ultimate Frisbee in the park or volleyball. |
| Set your alarm 30 minutes before you usually get up. | | | | Visit a botanical garden or go hiking up in the |
| Take a drink of water and splash a little cold water on | | | | mountains. It is surely to be cooler up there. |
| your face to really wake yourself up. | | | | Avoid exercising at the hottest hours of the day. Either |
| Jog in place for five minutes while watching the news. | | | | morning or evening is best. |
| Do 25 jumping jacks (make sure you bend your knees | | | | Because of the warmer weather, make sure you stay |
| slightly to avoid injury to the joint). Yes, the ones you | | | | hydrated. Also be sure to wear sunscreen when you |
| did for gym class when you were a kid. They help to | | | | are outside and dress appropriately. |
| warm up the body and provide great benefits. | | | | Fall Workout Ideas |
| Do step exercises - if you have a stepper great, or | | | | Go for a nature walk. Take the time to look for |
| just get at the bottom of your stairs. Step up with one | | | | beautiful fall leaves, rocks, twigs and other things you |
| foot and then the other, and then step back down with | | | | could use to decorate your personal space. You can |
| one foot and then the other. Be careful so you do not | | | | go with family, friends or alone. |
| fall. Listening to music will help! Do at least 20 step-ups | | | | Instead of collecting leaves, you can rake the leaves in |
| and 20 step-downs. Step exercises provide a good | | | | your yard for a good workout. Raking, bagging and |
| workout plus tone your legs. | | | | carrying the leaves can burn around 300 calories per |
| Do push ups either with legs straight or on your knees. | | | | hour. |
| Do as many as you can - at least 20 and increase | | | | Get an exercise ball and do your sit ups and squats |
| rate and difficulty. | | | | with it. You learn to balance when you exercise with a |
| Run on a treadmill or bicycle on a stationary bike for | | | | ball. |
| fifteen to twenty minutes. | | | | Clean your garage. You can have a garage sale and |
| If you are bored with exercising at home, alternatives | | | | make room for your car to keep it out of the cold |
| could be: | | | | weather. It will give you enough lifting, bending and |
| Walk up and down the whole length of the mall. | | | | twisting for a good workout. Make sure you bend |
| Take a dance class or try martial arts. | | | | properly and keep good posture while you are at it. |
| Spring Workout Ideas | | | | |