There are many ways to break up the routine.

Are You Still Going to the Gym to Get Fit? You Might Regret It. — Photo de Vi Nowak de Pexels

Getting fit and staying in shape can be a challenge. Many people rely on the same old routine of a local health club or a gym membership to get results. Are you tired of this routine? Do you want a change of pace? Here are some ideas that will get you out of the gym and still give you the same results. And you can have fun.

1. Hiking. Hiking is a heart-pumping activity and a great way to stay outside and in the fresh air. Find several local trails, grab your tennis shoes and head out for a hike. The scenery is much better than the TV or gym walls while giving you a sense of accomplishment at the end of the trail.

2. Join a team. Are there any local adult sports teams you can join? If you want to make fitness a sport, this is the way to go. You can have fun while burning calories and getting your heart rate up. If there are no teams available, do you have enough friends to create your mini-workout team?

3. Boot camp. Create your sessions. They can be a lot of fun. A challenge can be very motivating, who doesn’t like that? Do it alone or with friends. Go to a local park or area, and do strength and cardio exercises. Exercises such as lunges, jump ropes, push-ups, knee lifts, triceps jumps, and sit-ups can be part of the challenge.

4. Walk around the city. Take a tour of the city you live in by walking around it. Walking is easy because all you need is a pair of good walking shoes. You can walk almost anywhere. Take a tour of your city or a nearby town. Take a walking tour of a local city park, national park, or historic site. Not only will you get some exercise, but you may learn something new at the same time.

5. Trail running. Walking not a big challenge for you? Want to burn more calories? Running is the fastest and most effective way to burn calories. It very well may be the most exhausting thing to do in an exercise center or at home on a treadmill. Go to the nearest high school track. Often they are open to the entire neighborhood. You may even be able to find a running buddy there or bring your own. If you prefer to run alone, put on headphones and no one will care or bother you. This can be an interesting way to break up your routine from time to time. Take a stab at accelerating and afterward easing back down to expand your cardio action.

There are many ways to break up the routine at the gym or home and still stay in shape. Be creative and look around your neighborhood or city for ways to make your workout interesting and fun from time to time.

Are You Still Going to the Gym to Get Fit? You Might Regret It.