I’m always happier after I exercise, and full of energy, too. The trick is to find ways to exercise that are also fun
I used to hate exercising. I’d walk on the treadmill for what seemed like ages and be bored silly the whole time. But a few years ago, I stopped using the treadmill and instead tried out other forms of exercise. Now, I’m stronger, happier, and love to exercise! Well, I still complain about it a lot, but I’m always happier after I exercise, and full of energy, too. The trick is to find ways to exercise that are also fun. It’s all about being healthy, both physically and mentally, so if you’re not having a good time when you exercise, you won’t be motivated to do it on a regular basis!
It’s not very strenuous, but there are real health benefits to keeping active even in small ways. Walking for just half an hour a day can make your heart work better, your bones stronger, and you can even enjoy it more if you do it with a friend! Maybe there’s a boardwalk, or a park, or a street full of stores near you that can make for an entertaining walk. The trick is to shake things up and keep them interesting. So either change your destination every day, or bring along someone you love spending time with!
Dancing is my absolute favorite way to exercise. I pick four or five songs and let the music get me moving. I prefer to come up with some dancing moves beforehand, but not so many that I’ll get mixed up! The best way to do it is to come up with two or three moves, then do one for 20 seconds, take a break for 10 seconds, then go on to the next one, and so on. Try creating moves with a friend, and dancing together! The sillier the move, the more fun it’ll be — and it’ll probably get you sweating and hyper, too.
Stretching and meditating is a great way to build muscle tone, become more flexible, and find a bit of calm after a stressful school day. It’s all about slow, gradual movements and deep breathing. A great starter position is a cobra pose. You start out lying flat on your stomach on a mat. Then breathe in as you lift your chest and head off the floor. Roll your shoulders back and down as you do it for a good stretch. Sometimes, different moves will tell you to ‘engage your core’ (you’ll see it in pilates, too). The way to do that is to clench your muscles like you do when you’re about to cough. This helps you keep your balance and protect your spine as you exercise.
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