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Going to the gym can be boring.  I know because half the time Mike wants to go to the gym I drag my feet.  I can only look at the same wall or same piece of street so many times before I get bored.  Yes, I carry an iPod and try to read magazines but it can get hard sometimes.  But there are alternatives to exercising  so that you don’t have to feel bored or trapped within the 4 walls of a gym.

Places to workout:

1. At home ->  This sounds like an obvious choice but I can tell you that many people don’t feel they can workout at home.  A pair of dumbbells, a mat, and an exercise video can really go a long way.
2. Again, at home this time though with your Wii Fit -> You need a Wii to play this game but it really is an awesome way to workout and you really can get your heart rate up as well sweat in as little as 30 minutes on the Wii.
3. Around your neighborhood -> Walking your neighborhood can really do wonders to your exercise routine.  Put Fido on a leash and take off once a day for a long walk (30-45 minutes) and watch that waist whittle away to nothing.  The fresh scents of being outside and sunlight can also do wonders to your mood.
4. Parks -> Parks are a great place to go workout and a great place to socialize or find an exercise mate.  Most parks also have their mileage marked on the trails so you will know how many miles you have walked, jogged, or even biked.
5. Zoos -> Zoos are a great place to exercise and see some of your favorite zoo friends.  Even if you are walking at a turtle’s pace something is better than nothing and your heart rate will increase.

I hope a few of these suggestions are helpful or at least get you brainstorming on how you can change up your exercise routines and get out and about and most of all have some FUN!!