I’ve never been a fan of exercise for exercise’s sake.
When I train in a gym, it’s more about training with a friend and the social interaction. The workout being the bonus part to that interaction.
I used to prefer playing tennis, badminton etc for a bit of cardio. I still prefer to go for a run, swim, ride or walk with others than on my own.
I train in martial arts and the fitness is again the bonus rather than the reason.
This afternoon, my Mum walked just under ½ mile because we went for a coffee and a trip around home bargains. The kids have had a couple of sprint sessions as we always race down the corridor to my Mums flat.
Exercise doesn’t have to be a formal thing.
Find a way to sneak it in to your life by doing things that you could enjoy and fitness is the cherry on top.
Getting out to a park with friends is something we can all do and has lots of options while you’re there.
What could you do to add a little activity in to your day?
Darren “bonus” Checkley
