Four Ways to Become Active WITHOUT the Gym

Who says becoming fit means lifting weights and running a few miles each day?

Who says turning into the best version is not fun?

Who says you have to do it all on your own?

The truth is... 

You don’t have to always be running the track or be at the gym. It can be fun and YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE.

One of the most effective ways that got me into shape was playing team sports. I was on dance, soccer, and rugby teams. Most of the time, those sports were organized through the city recreation systems or on school teams.

Today, I am not on any league teams, but I still play sports now and then. I actually enjoy going to the gym, but that doesn’t tickle everyone’s fancy.

For those individuals who don’t particular enjoy lifting as their sole physical activity, I present you with FUN WAYS TO GET ACTIVE!

Grab a ball!

Just because you are not playing in a league, does not mean you can’t play certain sports. Rally up the gang and plan out an activity each week! Everyone is busy, I get that. So pick one day/night a week to play a sport.

Who cares if you’re “not that good.” You’re going to be active and have FUN. Not only is this beneficial for you, but it is a way to keep in contact with good friends you just have not had the time to hang out.

Go pole dancing!

This one is almost TOO good to pass up. This past summer I got to join my sister and her group of friends in pole dancing lessons. It is easily the most fun, hard, and rewarding workouts I have ever done! To read more about my experience there, click here.

Get in the water!

One of my new favourite things to do for cardio is swimming. Although I am very new (and not very good) to this workout, I found so much more happiness through it! I love being in the water. I am pretty sure I was meant to be a mermaid. Anyway, there are so many water workouts you can do. Prevention has an effective high-intensity workout here.

Yoga!

This one is for those are not very competitive like I am. Becoming fit does not just mean the body, but it includes the mind. Yoga can be done ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, and with ANYONE. Shape has 8 reasons why you should be doing yoga TODAY.

There you have it, guys! Four ways to be active, while including your friends and fun (and excluding the gym).

Let me know in the comments below which activities helped you enhance your health and your happiness!