{"id":58486,"date":"2011-11-06T13:54:29","date_gmt":"2011-11-06T18:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=58486"},"modified":"2015-01-04T17:10:04","modified_gmt":"2015-01-04T22:10:04","slug":"change-makes-exercise-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/change-makes-exercise-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Makes Exercise Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Maruchy Lachance is president of\u00a0Running Ninja!<\/a><\/strong>, a lifestyle brand for runners by runners. Running Ninja! offers a wide variety of apparel and gifts for runners to keep you happy and inspired while you’re on the run.<\/em><\/p>\n

At a dinner party recently I hit upon a conversation with a friend who is an avid runner. I had been finding it a bit challenging to stay on track with my running schedule. After discussing it for a few minutes he paused and asked me if I was having fun. Faced with that question I soon realized that my favorite exercise felt more like a chore lately. Instead of looking forward to my morning run, I had begun to procrastinate before finally lacing up and heading out. The fun was gone.<\/p>\n

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That night I revisited my running routine and realized it had been two years since I had changed my route, and at least that long since I had changed out the music in my iShuffle. It was clear that my running routine was in a rut. The next day I decided I needed to recharge my routine. I visited the USA Track and Field website<\/a><\/strong> where they will map a walking, biking or running<\/a><\/strong> route for you.<\/p>\n

Within minutes I had two new routes mapped out so that I could alternate them every other day. The next step was to update my music library. I dumped the old and replaced them with fresh and high energy songs.<\/p>\n

Within days, my enthusiasm had returned along with a big dose of fun.<\/p>\n

Taking ourselves and our exercise routines for granted is a quick way to lose motivation and momentum. Stay on track and keep the fun in your workout by trying some of these tips:<\/p>\n

Update your workout wardrobe.<\/strong> Invest in performance fabrics and well-fitting workout shoes<\/a><\/strong> and clothes. Dressing for success is key.<\/p>\n

Revamp your workout routine.<\/strong> If you are tired of your spin class, trade it out or alternate it with a kickboxing class.\u00a0 Or give yourself a week where you sample several of the routines available to you and adopt the ones you like the most.<\/p>\n

Have fun!<\/strong> Remind yourself that exercise is not just about physical health and wellness, it is also a way to stimulate your mind and bring a positive attitude and energy into your daily life!<\/p>\n

For more inspiration from Maruchy Lachance check out:<\/em><\/p>\n

Key to Fitness Success is Sustainability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Media as Personal Trainer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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