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Sun’s Out Guns Out
Warm weather is finally here, ladies and gentlemen. Sadly, you will not be able to get away with hiding your post holiday body under layers of sweaters and coats. Your belly rolls and thunder thighs will now be exposed to the world… or will they?
Don’t let yourself be the fatty that everyone feels bad for, GET UP, GO OUT, AND GET IN SHAPE!
“But wahh, I hate the gym”, you’re all probably saying. Yeah, yeah, we all know GOING TO THE GYM SUCKS. Personally, I despise the gym. Right now, I can probably think of at least 5 awful things I’d rather do than go to the gym… 1.Do homework 2.Eat a bug 3.Clean my room 4. Listen to my mom yell at me for not cleaning my room 5.Get a root canal… So, you see my point? I’m right there with you- I hate the gym too.
However, I do not let my hatred of going to the gym prevent me from staying in shape. Do I just suck it up, force myself to go to the gym, put my headphones in, and pretend I’m somewhere else? Hell no, I am not that motivated. Instead, I think of other fun ways to get a good workout. Yes, people you did read that right- I used fun and workout in the same sentence. I do a lot of activities that keep me in shape and that I actually enjoy. And because I’m a nice person I will share my wisdom with you…
Here’s 5 great ways to stay in shape WITHOUT going to the gym…
1. Go for a bike ride:
The majority of towns have a bike path, and if they don’t a neighboring town does. For all you QU students, Hamden has one so no excuse there. Biking is pretty effortless but it still gives you a great work out. Also, bike paths are surprisingly entertaining. You get to enjoy the beautiful scenery and foliage, laugh at the fat guy who keeps falling on his rollerblades, and be amused at the cute kid who just took his training wheels off. Before you know it, you just rode 7 miles and burned 500 calories. And if you don’t have a bike or don’t know how to ride one (that’s sad by the way, if you’re over the age of 10 and still can’t ride a bike) then pick up a cheap pair or roller blades or put on your running sneakers and get out there. The entertainment is still the same and you’ll still be getting a workout.
2. Play a sport
If you’re unable to be on an organized sports team in college, don’t worry your sports days are not over. Join an intramural team or just play pick up games with your friends. Quinnipiac University offers over 20 intramural sports and it’s really easy to sign up. Check it out. If you’re not interested in that then get a basketball and go on one of the 7 million outside courts your school probably has. If your lucky enough and your school has a beach volleyball court, like Quinnipiac, then get a volleyball, gather your friends and go play in the sand. Playing a sports game is obviously a lot of fun and also gets you in really good shape. If you’re a girl and you’re thinking “I am so un-athletic, I wouldn’t be caught dead holding a basketball or volleyball in public,” then keep it old school- buy a jumprope or dig in your garage for your old “skip-it” and play with that.
3. Go Hiking
If you live in the Northeast then there should be an abundance of mountains that you can climb. Most even have trails laid out for you. Hiking is a great way to burn those calories while you enjoy nature. And once you get to the top of the mountain, you get to enjoy an amazing view.
4. Walk your dog
I know this one seems stupid but it really is great way for you to get out, get up, and get moving. Your dog has to go to the bathroom anyway, so why not give your parents a break and offer to take your dog out? You can even run a little with him- dogs are full of energy so I’m sure they wouldn’t mind running with you. Don’t have a dog? Ask your grandma, your friend, or even your neighbor if you can walk their dog. Believe me, I’m sure they will be jumping up for joy if you volunteer to take their dog out for them.
5. Go swimming
Swimming works pretty much every muscle in your body (just look at Michael Phelps if you don’t believe me) and its actually a lot of fun.Remember the days of playing “Shark”, “Categories”, and “TV Initials” with your brothers and sisters? You’d literally be in your pool for hours, dried up like a prune, until your mom called you in for dinner. Our metabolisms weren’t the only things keeping us skinny when we were younger- our insane energies and constant game playing helped maintain those size 12 inch waists. So get back to the basics; call up your friends and invite them to come over for a good old game of chicken fighting. I mean, why not?
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