Workouts Fresh

(ARA) – Whether it's walking the dog every day or getting

to the gym three times a week, sometimes your exercise

routine can feel like just that … routine. There are simple

ways to keep your workouts fresh and renew your

motivation to get moving for health and fitness.

* Have a plan and post your goals.

Whether it's losing weight, increasing endurance or just

feeling healthier overall, having a plan makes it easier to

stay on track. Posting your goals gives you something to

work toward. Print out your goals and hang them on the

wall above your treadmill or start a personal fitness blog

and put your goals out there for everyone to see. Do

some research online and talk with your doctor to make

sure your goals are healthy and realistic. Unrealistic

goals mean certain frustration.

* Reward yourself when you reach your goals.

Did you manage to exercise 30 minutes a day for an

entire week? Reward yourself by getting a relaxing

massage. Did you lose a few pounds? Take a night off,

relax and watch television or read a book. Have you

reached your weight loss goal? Splurge on a new MP3

player to listen to during your continued workouts. Try not

to use food as a reward, especially if your goal is to lose

weight.

* Work out with a friend.

Exercising with a friend can make your workout time fly.

They may have new ideas and you can help keep each

other on track.

* Try something new.

Working out can be fun with a new piece of equipment like a Sports Hoop -- a weighted hoop

you swivel for just 10 to 15 minutes to provide cardiovascular benefits, tone muscles and

burn calories and fat. Spend time each day working out with the Sports Hoop Workout DVD

and you can trim your waist 2 inches and lose up to 4 pounds every month. For more

information the workout that feels like child's play visit www.Sports-Hoop.com or call toll free

(866) 700-5668.

* Change the order of your exercises.

If you're in a routine you could be in a rut. Simply changing the order you exercise in can help

shake things up. If you walk three days a week and do cardio on Tuesdays, try walking at a

different time of day or doing cardio two days in a row.

* Take it outside.

A change of venue can add great motivation, especially when you're out in the fresh air and

sunshine. Even inclement weather can provide an extra push -- you'll run faster when you

want to get out of the rain!

* Subscribe to a fitness magazine.

Magazines offer new plans and inspiration. Plus the photos of fit people can be great

motivation when you picture yourself fitting into those new workout clothes.

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