| Does the idea of running a mile or two every morning | | | | Capoeira |
| fill you with dread? Does an elliptical machine seem | | | | This Brazilian martial arts technique that combines |
| more like a torture device than a major fat burner? Or | | | | combat style moves with a dance flair is an ideal way |
| are you the type who equates exercise with pain, | | | | to get in shape while having fun. You'll learn both how |
| disenchantment, and just overall despises the idea of | | | | to defend yourself and move to the rhythm, with this |
| the old 80's saying, "No pain, no gain?" | | | | delightful and super energetic martial arts form. |
| If so, you're not alone. Many people hate to exercise. In | | | | Tai Chi |
| fact, countless models remark that they would rather | | | | Ideal if you're hoping to increase your sense of |
| eat less and follow a strict diet than exercise, but | | | | balance, but would rather not have to fold your joints |
| exercise is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. | | | | into any complicated poses as the yogis on television, |
| Consuming healthy foods and having healthy eating | | | | tai chi is a terrific choice. This exercise is especially |
| habits are, of course, advisable, but account for only | | | | revered in China where many older individuals practice |
| half of the healthy lifestyle equation. Exercise | | | | it daily. |
| combined with a healthy diet has been shown to fight | | | | Fencing |
| heart disease, obesity, and a variety of other ailments | | | | En garde! It may be an expensive hobby, but there's |
| that affect millions of Americans every day. So before | | | | nothing like coming home from a frustrating day at |
| you completely give up on exercise, try a few of the | | | | work and taking it out on your unsuspecting fencing |
| fun exercise alternatives listed below. They may seem | | | | partner. With fencing you'll do more squats and lunges |
| outside the norm, but they're sure to give you a great | | | | than your average aerobic class, all the while with a |
| workout, so great in fact, that you won't even notice | | | | sword in hand. Touché! |
| that you're working up a sweat! | | | | Belly Dancing |
| Water Aerobics | | | | Great for toning the middle and dwindling away the fat |
| Water aerobics is a great combination of fun, water, | | | | around the hips, belly dancing is a fun exercise for the |
| and fitness! Furthermore, it's easy on the joints so it's | | | | individual not afraid to connect to her inner femme |
| an ideal workout for many different fitness levels and | | | | fatale. A mix of belly gyrations and hip drops, to the |
| age groups. Your gym is sure to offer a class or two. | | | | beat of foreign music will have you dropping inches |
| So pull out that old swimsuit and head to the pool. | | | | while you slink around, loving it! |
| Zumba | | | | Rock Climbing |
| Shake your hips and get energized with this great | | | | Without a doubt, rock climbing is a proven way to build |
| workout that combines Latin dances for a total body | | | | upper body strength while having a great time. Bring a |
| workout that you're sure to enjoy. Classes usually | | | | friend and race to see who gets to the top first. Just |
| feature a combination of Latin music from merengue | | | | whatever you: do don't look down. |
| to the now popular reggaeton. You'll be sure to have a | | | | So try to incorporate any of the above exercises into |
| smile on your face as you wiggle and bounce to tunes | | | | your daily routine, and you'll be sure to have fun while |
| from artists such as Shakira and Daddy Yankee. | | | | toning up and losing weight. |