How many of you reading this post love to exercise? I’m not the biggest fan of exercise – personally I get bored pretty quickly and then fall off the exercise wagon. Exercise can be fun and enjoyable, and really is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. How can you make exercise fun? How about the following?

Listen to music. Bring your MP3 or CD player with you to the gym or on your walk. Music makes you feel good and will help the time go a little more quickly. There are many online music sites where you can download some good exercise music without having to buy fifteen CDs.

Work out with a friend. When you exercise alone it is easy to skip a workout. When you work out with a friend you can’t be so quick to cancel an exercise date. Work out a plan and schedule that works for both of you and get going.

Keep it simple (especially if you are just starting a new exercise routine). Select a simple exercise routine that you will stick with in order to be successful. Walking is probably the simplest and easiest exercise you can do.

Reward yourself for success. Set a goal and a reward if you meet your goals. If you work out three times a week for a month reward yourself with a manicure, bubble bath or whatever makes you feel good (but not food!).