From the article: Exercise and Stress Relief: Using Exercise as a Stress Management Tool
When exercise is made fun, it's much easier to stay on board with. Because exercise is not only great for overall health and wellness, but a fantastic form of stress relief. Because it's important to make exercise a habit, and finding fun forms of exercise can make the exercise habit much easier to adopt and maintain, you're wise to be searching this list for fun exercise ideas to adopt in your own life. I invite you to try a fun exercise idea from this list, or add some ideas of your own. Share Your Ideas!
Dancing/cardio kickboxing
- I love to dance, and when you're home alone you can do some freak stuff. I also love kickboxing it is sure to get your blood pumping!
- —Guest Katie
Riding My Bike and Long Walks
- I love riding my bike with my son--we go all over our town. I also love taking long walks with my husband. Both activities provide a lot of aerobic exercise, but just feel like fun bonding time.
- —Guest Elizabeth
Softball
- I play in an adult softball league. It's great to have the social interaction and skill development. I wouldn't be able to drag myself to the gym sometimes but I never miss a game.
- —Guest Lila
Beach Jogs
- I know this sounds like a cliche, but running on the beach really is the best fun form of exercise I know. Beautiful surroundings, soothing sounds, and challenging terrain. Whee!
- —Guest Jenna
