From the info in my last post you should know your family’s health history to be aware of medical conditions you are at risk for developing simply by being who you are.

Another way to keep yourself fit is to make sure that you find ways to make fitness enjoyable. you are less likely to stay committed to an activity you disllike.

Not everybody loves to exercise, and if this is the case for you, try to figure out exactly what it is about exercise that you dislike.

There are so many ways to be active and exercise, the key is finding one that gives you a sense of pleasure and fullfilment. Here are some of my tips to finding a form of exercise you enjoy.

1. Exercise with your children. I know when I am playing outside with my son, I get the best feeling when he is smiling and laughing. He is 3 years old and let me tell you I get a lot of exercise chasing after balls and him.
2. Exercise with a friend. It helps to pair exercise with something you already enjoy, like spending time with friends. This also helps because you have someone else to help motivate you.
3. Try different activities. Ask those you know who are already active and find out what they like to do. There’s always a chance you will like it as well.
4. vary your routine. I always change up my routine every 2 weeks to prevent boredom. You can change your workout as often as you like. Play around with doing different activities on different days.
5. Always progress slowly. Too often people jump into exercise and don’t give their bodies enough time to gradually adjust. This can lead to injury or extreme soreness that will deter you from doing the same activity again.

Try something, everything, whatever it takes to make exercising fun. If it’s fun and enjoyable, you are more likely to stick with it.