56.       Dancing

Dancing is so much fun and whether you enjoy a slow, Ballroom dance or a nightclub packed with people all moving to heart-pumping techno, as long as you are moving, it really does not matter what type of dance or music.  The whole idea is to move your body.  Dancing has long been recommended as an avenue to fitness.

57.       VCR

If you have a VCR or DVD, rather than just using it for your favorite comedy or action-packed movie, try sticking in some good workout tapes.  Even taking 15 minutes every day to workout will get you started.  Try that for two weeks and you will be surprised at the results.  Once you see that 15 minutes a day makes a difference, you will be encouraged to increase the time spent.

58.       Abdominal Crunches

While you may not end up with a washboard stomach, you can do some things to get your abdomen in better shape.  Crunches have long been a favorite for many athletes for the very reason that they work.  Lying on your back with knees bent, keeping feet flat on the floor, cross your hands across your chest and then curl your torso, rolling from your sternum toward your hips.  Do this slowly and start out with a set of ten crunches in three reps.  In other words, do ten crunches, wait a minute, do ten more, wait a minute, and then do the final ten.  As you get accustomed to these, you can increase both the number of sets and reps.

59.       Squats

Squats are excellent for glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves.  With your feet standing firm and spread apart about two feet, bend your knees slightly.  Then, very smoothly, you will squat toward the floor without going all the way down.  This usually takes some practice but within a short period, you will enjoy the benefits.

60.       Tricep Press

Having firm arms is something that many people focus on when exercising.  For an Overhead Tricep Press, standing on the floor with your feet about two feet apart, knees slightly bent, you will extend your arms over your head.  Keep your elbows locked and then very slowly lower your hands behind your head.  You want to do this with some type of weight, but small weights like one to five pounds.  If you do not have weights of your own, you can hold a one-pound of vegetables, which will work perfectly.

61.       Get to the Gym

Working out at home is a good option and for some people, they are committed enough to actually make it work.  However, for the majority of people wanting to get into shape, the inspiration, competitiveness, and encouragement received from working out in a gym is the way to go.  Although it will require a small investment, make the decision to find a gym that offers state-of-the-art equipment, qualified staff, and fun classes where you can enjoy working out.

62.       Eat More

Before you get too excited, understand that when you eat, it is not how much you eat, but what you eat.  If you find that getting fit and eating less food is too hard, add more of the right food into your diet.  Great options include an orange, hard-boiled egg, small broiled chicken breast, and fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery sticks.  If you have a craving for something sweet, many delicious options are available such as Weight Watchers cheesecake or Chocolate Éclairs.  Getting fit does not mean total deprivation.

63.       Network at the Gym

Getting to the gym is a great way to get fit.  However, there are other benefits to going to the gym.  You will have the opportunity to expand your social ring by making new friends, all working to get fit just like you.  This will provide needed encouragement, which in turn helps you to stay motivated.

64.       Tight Muscles

In addition to a good aerobic exercise, you should add weight training in, which will help balance out the fitness routine and provide you with the best results.  If you are not sure where to start, a professional trainer can help get you started on a healthy program.

65.       Heat Therapy

Using heat therapy is a great way to reduce long-term effects or injury for overworked muscles.  If you have sore muscles and joints, use heat to help increase blood flow, relieve muscle spasms, and increase joint mobility.

66.       Before it’s a Problem

Instead of taking an injury through rehabilitation after it is an injury, why not rehab before.  You can actually take preventative measures before you indulge in a sport or activity by ensuring you stretch properly.  This will help strengthen as well as stretch muscles, which in turn, helps reduce unnecessary injuries.

67.       Running in the Sand

If you live in a geographical area, where you have the luxury of sandy beaches, and if you are in the process of rehabilitating your knees, ankles, and even some injuries to the back, you should avoid running in the sand during this time.  The reason is that running on sand actually produces greater force on the joints.