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12 Workouts That Are So Fun You Won't Even Feel Like You’re Exercising

A good workout is a good time.

The State University of New York at Stony Brook

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12 Workouts That Are So Fun You Won't Even Feel Like You’re Exercising

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This summer, I've had a harder time motivating myself to exercise than normal. With the gyms still closed, and my general lack of routine as a whole getting in the way of my productivity, I started having to be a little more creative with coming up with ways to get myself to exercise.

This was especially hard for me because I am NOT a cardio person. When I go to the gym, it's straight to weights after a warm-up lap and stretching. This is a problem because I don't have weights at home and my mom got sick of me trying use household items as replacements. So I was forced to try some cardio. I tried running like I did in high school, and that lasted maybe two days. It took a while for me to figure out what worked for me, which was playing "Just Dance" and cleaning, so hopefully, this helps you find what works for you a little faster.

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To The College Kid Who Doesn’t Like What They See In The Mirror, Focus On What Makes You Feel Good

Self-love is a lot easier said than done, but it is attainable. Baby steps.

University of Kentucky

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To The College Kid Who Doesn’t Like What They See In The Mirror, Focus On What Makes You Feel Good

Megan Bishop

Lanky. Twig, Too skinny. Nothing but bones.

If you've ever grown up as the "tall and super skinny" kid in your family, you've probably heard these words and a plethora of others on more than one occasion. Growing up, although thin, it didn't exactly make me feel great about myself to constantly hear how abnormally thin I was, at least to other people. And, no, I did not starve myself to get people to like me. That's another dig that I heard as well.

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Why Exercising Is Something To Look Forward To

Regardless if I feel motivated or not, I feel mentally great after exercising.

Shippensburg University

Why Exercising Is Something To Look Forward To

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Exercising is a hobby that everyone can enjoy. Different images spring to mind, you may think of a baseball player or the fit runner that endorses Nike products. They are examples of exercise, but the people that exercise are more diverse than that. Anybody can and should exercise regularly.

We live in a society where we have easy access to different exercise challenges and plans. I have a Perfect Pullup bar that has a link to an exercise schedule with directions on form and the number of reps for each day. First, you have to test the maximum number of pull-ups you can do and then match your number to the corresponding row. With that, you know what to do for 21 days. The company that manufactured the pull-up bar has YouTube videos on other exercises with their Perfect Pushup handles, which I decided to buy about a month ago. The handles rotate, which help exercise more muscles while doing a push-up.

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My Personal Guide To Health And Fitness: A Success Story

"Fitness isn't about being better than someone else… it's about being better than you used to be." – Khloe Kardashian

Arizona State University

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My Personal Guide To Health And Fitness: A Success Story

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I know for a lot of people, this can be a hard topic to discuss — believe me, I used to be one of those people. I couldn't stand when others would talk about their healthy-lifestyles and their workout routines. But ever since I started my fitness journey, I look and feel like a completely different person, and I am so much happier. I did not know how truly rewarding it was until I did it myself. So, I decided to write an article about my journey, because a lot of my friends and even strangers who have watched me transform over this past year, have been asking me how I do it, and what I do.

I also wanted to add some humorous .GIFs because I want people to know that this can be fun, and it doesn't have to feel like a chore!

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Even If You're A Broke College Student, Investing In A Gym Membership Is Worth The Money

It's an investment for your health.

DePaul University

Even If You're A Broke College Student, Investing In A Gym Membership Is Worth The Money

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When most people think about going to the gym, most would think that the gym is full of athletic pros. But the truth is that all gym goers all have different levels and skills when it comes to fitness. What I'm saying is its no issue as to who goes to the gym, and the athletic ability of the person should not make or break whether someone should workout or not. Working out and going to the gym is a wise investment, and will bring many more perks than you would actually think.

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If You Work Out 'For A Bikini Body,' You'll Never Be Satisfied

Work out for yourself, not for a magazine picture.

Pennsylvania State University

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Let me preface this article by saying that I am somebody who usually exercises vigorously 5-6 days a week. Even if I am hurt, even if I am tired, I find a way to incorporate exercise into my daily routine. I'm not saying this to brag— it took me a long time to get to this place and, believe it or not, I have a body that will never make it on the cover of a fitness magazine. However, I still love exercising, I won't quit or get discouraged, and you will still find me in a bikini this summer.

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A good workout is a good time.

1. Dance

2. Martial arts

3. Clean

4. Parkour

5. Sex!

Yoga

Video games

The floor is lava

Go for a walk

10. Play a musical instrument

11. Zumba

12. Kickboxing

Self-love is a lot easier said than done, but it is attainable. Baby steps.

Fast forward to present day, I've been going down my fitness journey for over a year, and the tables have turned.

Regardless if I feel motivated or not, I feel mentally great after exercising.

"Fitness isn't about being better than someone else… it's about being better than you used to be." – Khloe Kardashian

1. Change your mindset and find your motivation.

2. Change your eating habits

3. Start doing cardio.

4. Lifting some weights, would ya?

5. Using supplements.

6. The power of a bomb playlist.

7. Fitting it into your busy schedule.

It's an investment for your health.

Work out for yourself, not for a magazine picture.

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