Managing your time, completing your To-Do lists, and living life to its fullest aren’t complete if you don’t take care of yourself. This week’s post has to do with motivation to get back on that exercise bike. I’ll be the first to admit it —I hate exercising. But when I get into the routine, I find everyday activities easier. (Although I still hate getting on the bike at 6:45 AM.)

The type of exercise you do all depends on you and what you like to do. What you hate doing, paying membership fees, and whether or not to buy equipment are all things you need to consider and answer.

If you choose something that you don’t like to do, you won’t keep at it. Give it some thought - if you don’t like jogging, you will not get up at 6 AM and go running. If you can’t find something you want to do, choose something you hate the least, which will generally be walking.

Walking is excellent exercise, as it suits all levels of fitness. Anyone can start a walking program at any time. It’s usually the intensity and duration that differ. Walking is also a social exercise, as it isn’t hard to find a training partner to chat with while you exercise. Walking with a partner will also make time go by faster.

No matter what exercise you choose, you should start at a low level of intensity and build it up over weeks, which is essential to the longevity of your exercise program. If you start too hard, you could end up with an injury requiring time off to get over.

If you are in bad shape, you should start walking for 10 minutes each day. Then, increase it by 5 minutes every two weeks. To make things more interesting, you should try walking a different course every few days. You can also ask another friend to walk with you each day of the week.

If walking isn’t your thing, then you may want to try a fitness center. They have loads of variety and usually have trainers on hand to answer any questions you may have. When choosing a fitness center, ensure they provide good service.

If they aren’t willing to treat you well before joining, they certainly won’t after you join. You should also ensure that the center’s equipment is well cared for. It’s easy to find out; all you have to do is listen to the machines. If they squeak a lot or make noise, then chances are they aren’t being taken care of.

If you aren’t sure what to do, you should look into golf, tennis, or pickleball. These are suitable social activities in most areas, and you can make new friends. Tennis is great for fitness, although it isn’t for someone just starting. Try pickleball instead. If you haven’t exercised in a long time, golf may be your best activity.

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