Why bother to exercise?

Why bother to exercise?
Its uncomfortable and boring right. What a load of crap! Exercise in the millenium can be very comfortable and totally exciting.

Think of your favourite piece of music and how it makes you feel. Then think of movements that makes you feel positive and powerful. Start puttting this together and got the basis of a life style exercise program. Music and movement, these two components carefully pieced together will change the way you percieve exercise forever. If you dont believe me then ask any of the five million people a week in over 70 countries that take a Les Mills class. Something is working here folks, come on, the numbers dont lie

Benefits of exercise, whew....where do you want to start? There's libraries of material written on this topic. One of the best reads this decade is the called "Fighting Globesity" by Phillip and Jackie Mills (MD). On one level, a cutting edge guide to success with your own exercise and diet program, from two world leaders in the field. On another, a unique new overview of the steps you can take to help create a healthy planet. This book may change not only your life, but those of your children and grandchildren.

My very simplistic view on this is

1. Start exercising so you can feel, function and look better everyday of your life. Set clear and realistic goals. Check out http://www.about-goal-setting.com/goal-setting-success-guide/17-fitness-goal-setting.html

2. Make some smart choices around food so you live longer enjoying life rather than suffering through crazy diets. check out http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/fitness

3. Find exercise options that motivate you, the choices today are incredible. Check out http://style.uk.msn.com/getfit/sportandexercise/. For the unmotivated try a Group Exercise Classes or buy an IPOD and create your own music workout http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/

4. Hang out with people who embrace your fitness and health goals. Its great to have personal goals but its even better to share them. Stay away from "Nay-sayers" http://positivenews.net/

5. Love your workouts. Make an appointment with yourself 2-3 times a week. Be selfish and enjoy quality "you time." Good luck