Exercises for lazy people?

What about exercise that doesn't really feel like exercise. Swimming, bowling, etc?

And/or exercise that becomes habit. For example, if there's a store within 1-3 miles away and your family member could start walking there daily or a few times per week and just buying a newspaper, cup of coffee, etc.

I am a person who doesn't really like organized exercise, for example I'd never want to be on a sports team and if I joined a gym I would probably make a million excuses not to go. I do a ride a bike regularly, but I also just walk to nearby places every day if weather permits. It becomes habit and is excellent exercise, especially when compared with sitting on a sofa ;-)

What about exercise that doesn't really feel like exercise. Swimming, bowling, etc?

And/or exercise that becomes habit. For example, if there's a store within 1-3 miles away and your family member could start walking there daily or a few times per week and just buying a newspaper, cup of coffee, etc.

I like this idea, need to try it on some of my relatives!

You may be looking for more, but people really underestimate the power of walking, even slow walking over time with produce results. I know for me I hated to exercise, would never have stepped foot in a gym, but just started out with some slow walks in a local park and once it gets easier you can up the pace and distance.

I think it's all about him finding something active that he likes to do...most likely something that doesn't seem like exercise. He has to truely enjoy what he's doing. Maybe nature walks, ballroom dancing, bowling, flying a kite, swimming, roller skating, kickball, gardening, trampoline...anything to get him moving. He's going to have to think outside the box. How great of you to help him out!!

How about Xbox kinect games? I find them pretty fun and you don't even realize you are getting a bit of a workout when you play the games.

Maybe he is intimidated...try to encourage him as much as possible.

Walk. It is amazing what just walking will do. Have them walk a dog through the neighborhood or something.

Dance. Turn on the music, and dance like a fool till you fall on the floor laughing.

Just turn off the TV. TV = couch = lazy.... its inevitable.

what about a video game system? Wii fit or something like that might help kick start a work out routine. I like to do wii fit yoga in the morning or do the obstacle courses when I need a little extra cardio.

Yep - I HATE to exercise... I agree with video games. I started out doing a dancing game on the wii, then moved to swimming because I have a pool in my backyard - it burns TONS of calories even "leisurely" swimming. Now my husband & I go on hikes in the hills & mountains near our house. It's way more fun & interesting with another person. I plan to join a gym in the fall because I want to swim laps. Good luck, but he may not try anything until he's ready.

Walking, its easy and free. Its a place to start. As he has more energy and starts to see some of the weight come off, he may find an interest in more.

That being said....a person who finds something wrong with everything isn't really that serious. I think we've all been there. Exercise is 'too hard', 'not fun', 'I don't want to sweat', 'I don't have time'...etc. Excuses mean they aren't ready.

Good luck!

What does he like to do as far as hobbies, entertainment etc?

There could be some things you could do, you can find a sport that you really like, and get some friends who can play it with you, if you are too lazy, you could play some sports that aren't that vigorous.

If you are looking for something you can do by just rolling off your bed are...

1) Bicycle Crunches
Considered one of the most effective ab exercises, this move really works the obliques. Here's how:

-Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground (pull your abs down to also target your deep abs). Interlace your fingers and put your hands behind your head.

-Bring your knees in toward your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground.

-Straighten your right leg out to about a 45-degree angle to the ground while turning your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow toward the left knee. Make sure your rib cage is moving and not just your elbows.

-Now switch sides and do the same motion on the other side to complete one rep (and to create the "pedaling" motion). Do this exercise with slow and controlled motion.

-Do 10 to 20 reps.

2) Plank With Donkey Kick
Kick your planks into high gear by adding a small leg lift. This move requires extra strength, as it will challenge your core while toning your booty and hamstrings. Here's how:

-Begin in an elbow plank with elbows directly under shoulders, abs engaged toward the spine. Don't let the pelvis sag down or pop up.

-Lift right leg off the ground, bending your knee so the sole of your foot is toward the ceiling. Keep your pelvis square to the floor.
Don't let your pelvis twist.

-Press your right heel toward the ceiling as high as you can without moving your pelvis or lower back. The motion will not be huge but rather concentrated on the booty and hamstring.

-Lower the bent leg slightly and repeat for a total of eight to 10 repetitions. Then switch sides.

Those are just 2 detailed examples, other exercises you could do are...
-Single-Leg Bridge Lift- -Pilates Side-Lying Leg Lifts- -Mat Swimming- -Scissor Abs-

Hope I helped you in some way

I started out by walking 2.2 miles a day. I would walk to get a lottery ticket, the whole way there and the whole way back home I would dream about what I would spend the money on. It worked for me. Now I am a runner and far far far from being lazy. It takes energy to make energy. Start small and work up is always my recommendation.

I am dealing with this with a good friend. He always mentions my successes and asks if he can come with to the gym. Whenever I go I ask him and get no reply no response or some lame *&* excuse like "No I have to do the dishes" ... :noway: