40 Ideas for Outdoor Exercise.

1. Walking 
2. Running
3. Rollerblading/Rollerskating
4. Bike Riding
5. Hiking
6. Skateboarding
7. Swimming
8. Kayaking
9. Sports - tennis, soccer, basketball, beach volleyball, etc.
10. Canoeing 
11. Gardening 
12. Trail Running 
13. Walking the dog
14. Horseback Riding
15. Aerobics
16. Frisbee
17. Sailing 
18. Home Repairs
19. Uphill Sprinting 
20. Windsurfing 
21. Lawn Mowing
22. Sight seeing walking trails/tours
23. Tai Chi 
24. Scuba Diving 
25. Washing a car
26. Snorkeling 
27. Fishing
28. Surfing 
29. Trampoline 
30. Fly a kite 
31. Water Aerobics
32. Rowing
33. Water Polo
34. Water Skiing 
35. Rock Climbing
36. Mountain Biking 
37. Outdoor Yoga
38. Rollerskiing [1]
39. Stand-Up Paddelboard
40. Trapeze

Exercise Your Way to a Promotion.

If stress, distraction, mood, or energy level hold you back from performing best at work, there is a very good chance exercise may be able to help. Research shows that moderate-to-vigorous exercise, such as a brisk walk, can help you "feel calmer, yet more alert... [be] better able to focus, and cope better with stress." Read more about how exercise helps improve your mood, brain function, and work performance here.

For some ideas on how to incorporate more physical activity into your day without disrupting your schedule, check out 9 Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Day, or try one of these 5 Full Body Exercise You Can Do Anywhere.

For more ways to exercise, check out these Exercise Posts.

Sit Less, Move More. 9 Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Day.

Modern conveniences have eliminated many of the necessary physical activities that used to be part of everyday life, and subsequently adding them back into a daily routine requires a conscience effort. Here are nine ways to sit less and move more from the American Council on Exercise.

9 Ways to Add Physical Activity to Your Day:

• Take a quick walk around the block or your house before getting ready in the morning

• Walk 30 minutes at lunch

• Have a "walk and talk" meeting rather than sitting at a desk

• Pace when talking on the phone

• Work while standing rather than sitting at a desk with adjustable-height desks or treadmill desks

• Walk for 15 minutes right when arriving home, before getting preoccupied with home responsibilities 

• Walk with your children or spouse and talk about your day

• When parking the car, choose the space farthest from the door

• Make it a general rule to avoid all labor-saving devices (e.g., escalator, elevator, and moving walkway)

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6 Simple Steps to a Healthier Thanksgiving.

Survival Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving from acefitness.org

• Eat a balanced breakfast. Skipping breakfast and lunch is a sure recipe for overeating at the Thanksgiving table, and you want to make sure your metabolism wakes up when you do. 

• Eat small amounts and control portion sizes. Our bodies aren’t meant to handle 2,000-3,000 calories all at once and will store excess calories as fat so eat smaller amounts of your favorites, and remember, there's always leftovers tomorrow.  

• Bring a dish. If you’re worried about the food choices that will be available, offer to bring something. Here are 6 Classic Thanksgiving Recipes that are much healthier than their traditional recipes, and check out these Pinboards for more recipe options.

• Be active. Start your day with a brisk walk, bike ride, run, or workout to get your heart pumping and the exercise out of the way. Here are 5 Full Body Exercises You Can Do Anywhere.

• Plan a family event that involves physical activity. A pick-up game of basketball, football, soccer, or a brisk walk outdoors are all great things to add to a family tradition. For more, here are 40 Ideas for Outdoor Exercise. 

• Be mindful of your alcohol intake. Mixed drinks tend to have high amounts of concentrated sugar and quickly add empty calories. One glass of wine may be reasonable, but remember alcohol contains about 7 calories per gram, which makes it nearly twice as fattening as carbohydrates or protein. More on Alcohol & Muscle Mass. 

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Find Your Peak Exercise Time

Getting up, out, and moving can be one of the bigger challenges in maintaining a consistent exercise schedule. There actually is a time of day for everyone, based on one's typical routine, that is the most productive time to exercise. If you feel like your workout is "wearing you out instead of pumping you up," then this scientific research may be able to help. Check out this ACE Fit Fact to figure out your best time to exercise.

The Best Time to Exercise

Have Fun When You Workout.

National Geographic, "Why We Are Fat." 2004.

Above is a Body Scan of a 250 pound 5'6" woman and a 120 pound 5'5" woman. We all know the importance of a healthy weight goes far beyond just the way you look in clothes. 

Too many people are affected by the complications associated with carrying excess weight. My goal as a Personal Trainer is to help people adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle by incorporating exercise in a way that is enjoyable and beneficial.