It's a great point you make in choosing fitness-oriented exercise goals over the more superficial benefits of exercise. It seems so easy to become involved in the trappings of being active without actually ever making gains in our overall health. Good for you that you were able to refocus.
Exercise really makes me feel better and I do everything I can to make sure I fit it in to my schedule. I'm one of those people who has always been pretty active, mostly because I love being outside and have been told I have the personality of a terrier.
I did gymnastics as a kid and played volleyball, hiked and cycled through high school and college. About five years ago, I got involved in running and more recently, yoga. In the past year, have been turned on to a program called p90x, which has been great as well. Next weekend I may even try a trapeze work out here in town. In addition to the health benefits of exercise, I find that every time I try something new, I feel adventurous and ultimately more confident.
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It's a great point you make in choosing fitness-oriented exercise goals over the more superficial benefits of exercise. It seems so easy to become involved in the trappings of being active without actually ever making gains in our overall health. Good for you that you were able to refocus.
Exercise really makes me feel better and I do everything I can to make sure I fit it in to my schedule. I'm one of those people who has always been pretty active, mostly because I love being outside and have been told I have the personality of a terrier.
I did gymnastics as a kid and played volleyball, hiked and cycled through high school and college. About five years ago, I got involved in running and more recently, yoga. In the past year, have been turned on to a program called p90x, which has been great as well. Next weekend I may even try a trapeze work out here in town. In addition to the health benefits of exercise, I find that every time I try something new, I feel adventurous and ultimately more confident.
Also, be sure to read this great story by EmpowHer's own Kristin Park about being both skinny and obese.
April 30, 2008 - 11:36amhttps://www.empowher.com/community/forum/weight-management/obesity/how-c...
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