Sometimes we get bored with our regular exercise routine and are ready for a change. Or perhaps you have always found conventional exercise boring. If you are looking for creative ways to get in your exercise, you have come to the right post. Check out these fun and creative exercise ideas. What might be boring and conventional to one person might be a perfect fit for another. You find what works for you.
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- Use fitness dice like the 10-Sided Fitness Dice (pair)
to make exercise a game.
- Use fitness dice like the 10-Sided Fitness Dice (pair)
to make exercise a game.
2. Ride a bike. Bike riding is such an exhilarating way to workout!
3. Dance! Turn on some music or try a dance video game or dance exercise video.
4. Jump rope! 3-In-1 AB Wheel Roller Kit – Odoland AB Roller Pro with Push-Up Bar, Jump Rope and Knee Pad – Perfect Abdominal Core Carver Fitness Workout for Abs – with Workout Guide
5. Find different places to walk: Visit museums, zoos, farmer’s markets, parks, malls, or a pool. Walking is so much fun when you are surrounded by interesting scenerary.
6. Swim or try water aerobics. Many gyms and community pools offer classes or you can purchase a water aerobics kit (Ivation Water Exercise Set – 6 Piece Set – Water Workout and Aerobics – Floatation Belt, Resistance Gloves, Dumbbells
7. Take an aerobics class. Many gyms have a large variety of classes so you may find the perfect type of class for you.
8. Play a sport. So many to try. You can often find beginner level classes for sports like Tennis.
9. Go for a hike.
10. Jump on a trampoline. You can use one in your backyard or get one meant for exercise like the Urban Repounder: MaXimus Pro Gym Rebounder Mini Trampoline with handle bar. Package Includes Great Compilation Rebound DVD, & 3 MONTHS FREE VIDEO MEMBERSHIP! 150kg user weight.
11. Mow the lawn (don’t use a riding lawn mower).
12. Take up Golf. Walk instead of using a golf cart.
13. Take a karate class.
14. Take a dance class: ballroom, jazz, ballet, tap, clogging, contemporary, line dancing. So many fun choices!
15. Watch Youtube or music videos and try to learn the dances.
16. Take kickboxing.
17. Do an exercise video through an app. The choices are endless. I love Beachbody on Demand. You can try it for free by clicking this link: Stream over 600 workouts and 100+ healthy cooking shows 14 Days FREE on Beachbody on Demand!. You have probably seen their DVDs on a commercial. This is the company that makes those amazing workout programs like P90X, Insanity, Piyo, 80 Day Obsession, and so much more. In fact, they have 600+ workouts. Now instead of purchasing one of their workout programs, you can do ALL of them by purchasing Beachbody on Demand 12 Month Membership for $8.25/month
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18. Try Yoga. You can do yoga at yoga studios and gyms or in your own home with the help of videos or yoga apps.
19. Palate. Like yoga, you can do palates at home or in a gym. Palates focuses on your core muscles and is a particularly great way to exercise your abs.
20. Try canoeing or kayaking. Canoeing is a great upper body workout you get to do in the beauty of nature.
21. Standing/cast fishing
22. Try fitness pole dancing
24. Take water aerobics
25. Try Zumba or Mixxed Fit. You can find classes at many gyms or you can use a dvd like the Zumba Fitness Incredible Slimdown DVD System
26. In the pool, walk in deep water. You can even carry water weights if you want to take it up a notch.
27. Join and go to a gym.
28. Wash your car.
29. Play racquetball.
30. Play basketball with friends.
31. Skate.
32. Run with a Friend.
33. Instead of exercising for 30 minutes to an hour, try sneaking in exercise throughout the day. You can find ways to sneak in exercise in the post “How to Lose Weight When You Are Too Busy to Exercise .” (This post could also be entitled “How to Exercise When You Get Bored Exercising for An Hour.”)
34. Find Ways to exercise while you are playing with your kids. For more exercising with your kids ideas check out the post, “How to Exercise Whe Your Kids Are Always Around.”
Want Some More Ideas?
- And there you have it; 34 exercise ideas! Try several of them or change it up regularly to keep it interesting and to keep your body guessing. You can use this fun list of ideas in conjuction with my other exercise posts to develop a specific workout plan for that works for you. Other posts you may want to check out are “How to Exercise When Your Kids are Always Around,” How to Lose Weight When you Are Too Busy to Exercise,” and “How to Develop your Own Exercise Plan.”
- You can also develop your own weight loss plan by using the free DIY Diet self assessment and evaluation developed by a registered dietitian. Use this questionaire to determine which tips work best for you.
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What a great list of ways to get more exercise!! There are so many ways you can add more activity to your days and have fun while doing it. I agree that you need to find what works best for you, your fitness needs and your schedule. With this list of 34 exercises, everyone is bound to find something of interest!
Thank you! You are so right! The possibilities are endless!
These are some great ideas! In January I started at Burn Boot Camp and I love it! Every day the workout is different so I don’t get bored!
I have heard good things about Burn Boot Camp. I am glad you found something you love.
I love these suggestions! I need to get back into exercising so will definitely incorporate a lot of these ideas.
Thank you Courtney!
Washing my car and running after my kids always leave me with a good workout. Now if only spring would get here 🙂 Sierra~Beautifully Candid
Yes! I am so much more active in the spring! I love being outdoors!
Great ways to add up exercise , I really like first one. I just walk all around my home,…. more I think, more I walk lol
Thank you! Walking around the house is a great way to get in your exercise!
What a great list! I think when we were kids it was so easy to “exercise” because we were having fun. Riding a bike, skipping and playing with a lemon twist, playing in the park – they were all great ways to stay active & fit.
These days, I prefer walking and gardening. Or working out in water. And getting a hot tub soak afterwards!
Such a great point! A water workout and then hot tub sounds wonderful!
These are great ideas to change things up!!
Love these ideas! Especially the fitness dice idea, that’s so cool!
I love those too!
Lots of great ideas. One of my favorite exercises is yoga. I love how relaxed I feel when I do the exercise.
I love this list! I need to switch it up otherwise I get bored, so dancing is one of my favorite forms of exercise! I also love water aerobics and kickboxing.
Dancing is one of my favorites too!
This is a great collection of ideas! I have to look into those fitness dice, I’ve never seen those before and they would probably be a fun way to get my kids exercising with me when they’re home and bickering lol!
Yes! I think I am going to try to start doing fun exercises with my kids after dinner. Just somethiing small like dance to a song one night and play with the dice another night. I have another post that list active board games. We could choose one of those another night.The games are listed at the end of this post:https://www.mindfulnessinfaithandfood.com/exercises-you-can-do-with-your-children/
Such a great list!! I constantly hear people saying they “don’t have time” to workout, but there are so many ways to easily slip it into your everyday routine.
Just dance is my absolute FAVORITE way to exercise. That and Zumba!
I love both too!
I love these ideas! I like number 15 especially. I normally use Youtube for my fitness like yoga and pilates.
Using Youtube is a great idea. I love it!
Great post I sometimes get bored of doing the same thing all the time!
Love all of these ideas! So many reasons to get out there and be active.
Great ideas! I may have to get on the Wii just dance bandwagon with my kiddo…
What a wonderful list you have comprised of such fun ways to move your body! These are so creative + I am honestly loving number 15, but cracking up at the thought of me doing that alone 🙂
Lol, you will get an even better workout if you are laughing the whole time 😉🤣
These are great! Love the trampoline idea!
Water aerobics needs some more love! Water running is so fun if you can try it in your area!
Oh I love the idea of water running!