Exercising outside the gym
The gym isn't the only place to do exercise. There are a multitude of fitness options open to you. Here are 7 alternative exercises to the gym.
Walking
Great for weight lose and improving heart and lunges
- Walk to and from work
- Get off the bus one stop earlier
- Take the stairs whenever you can
- Leave your desk at least twice a day and go for a 10min walk
- Hiking
Water sports - Fun and fitness
- Swimming at your local pool
- Go to the beach if possible (always swim between the flags)
- Aqua Aerobics
- Surfing
- Kyaking
- Sailing and boating
Bike riding - Great form of cardio vascular exercise
- Ride your bike as often as you can
- Mountain bike trails
- Join a local bike club
Dancing - Great for coordination and toning
- Cutting the rug at your local night club
- Dance classes (Hip Hop, Funk, Classical, Belly dancing, Tango etc)
Sports - Fun and great for fitness
- Cricket
- Soccer
- Touch football
- Tennis
- Golf
Martial arts - Great for confidence and fitness
- Karate
- Tai Chi
- Kung Fu
- Grappling
- Boxing
Other Activities - Good for the mind and body
- Ice Skating
- Horse back riding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Rollerblading
Have Fun!
Richard Carwin
Healthwise Team Leader - Australia, New South Wales
