Dancing My Way To Fitness

SeasideOasis

I have weighed the exact same amount for the last few weeks since Ive started at myfitnesspal. I would be discouraged, but I know I havent 'always' eaten the best (though Ive stayed close to my 1200 every day, only going over here and there), so I cant be mad about results not showing more.

However, I haven't been exercising. My excuse? Im too busy. Well, everyone is too busy, so that shouldnt be a good excuse. Recently, I noticed at my college, where I am finishing my bachelors, is having Tango lessons once a week for 8 weeks (at the tune of $25...total...wow). I figure, why not?! Not like I actually 'do' anything on Sundays anyway. It is my hope that threw dance, Ill find 'fun' in working out and fitness, rather than a dreaded task. I used to dance in my younger years, so I hope my passions for it come back.

Besides gym visits, what are some other ways people are getting exercise out there? While I plan on making bi-weekly trips to the gym (I walk through the rec center three days a week, so its not like Ill be going out of my way), Id much rather find other physical activities that also involve more human interaction. I am a social creature, so different ideas would be helpful.

miss_amy

i like to hula hoop. works your core muscles and you can get your friends to hoop with you!

adriayellow11

Pilates is my favorite and can be social if you work in groups. And I love Zumba!

chrish1981

I've danced 7 pounds off so far. I do Zumba classes, Zumba fitness for Wii, and salsa dancing.

That, combined with eating better and at least 2 strength-training workouts a week (via Exercise TV on demand) has been doing it.

You don't have to go to the gym...that's such a myth!

rebecky27

Add me to the Zumba crew!! Love going to the classes! Have not tried the Wii or the DVDs yet though. I plan to add those to my artiierary soon though. I'd Zumba every day, but the $5/class can get expensive!

My workplace has a gym, and I am going to make more of an effort to get down there and do some strenght training a few days a week during lunch.

SeasideOasis

Everybody keeps telling me about this Zumba! I dont even know what it is! I will have to check into this (probably via youtube) to see what the trend is about! I love dancing and have many friends who do it (yea for dancing and socializing!)!