Exercise... Fun or foul?

A lot of people often look on exercise with a sense of dread and downright hatred. I know I usually do. But it doesn't have to be horrible! 

I know you must be thinking I am crazy for even suggesting that exercise can be fun. But it can. 

As my wise father told me the other day... "All you have to do is move." Obviously the worst way to get in shape is to sit in the couch eating popcorn and binge watching netflix. But any kind of activity can count as exercise. 

Mowing the lawn? Counts. Playing high intensity ping pong? You betcha! 

Find something that you like to do and get moving! Whether it's hiking, dancing or swimming, there is something out there for you. 

I happen to enjoy water activities. I got into an all out splash war with my cousins a few days ago, and I tell you I felt it in my arms. Swimming, kayaking, throwing your squealing cousins into the lake repeatedly because they love it.... All up my alley, and all can count towards exercise.

Incorporate regular activities into your exercise routine. If you spend a lot of time walking (to work, chasing kids, doing chores etc) don't feel like you have to exercise on top of that every day. Just pick up the pace a bit and it can count as an aerobic activity for the day. 

Good luck with your exercise! If you have any suggestions for ways to incorporate exercise Into daily activities I would love to hear them!