Get up, Get out, & Do Something :)

Ladies and Gentemen- get up!  That's right, shake off your slumming it Sunday routine and try something new.  It's called getting out- and no,  I do not mean getting out in the streets or socializing on your favorite social scene.  Instead, do something!

YES! Reclaim being active, shake off the sedentary lifestyle that is claiming such a large portion of the population.  Lead by example for your family and your community in being a exemplar of what being active is.  So yes, this goes beyond cardio in the bedroom and will require some additional activities to your current routine.

Contrary to propaganda and the generalized idea of sedentarism; this behavior goes way beyond meeting a daily or weekly amount of exercise; instead recent research indicates that less time spent sitting is just as important.  Long story short- just standing is a start to shift from sedentary behaviors and sedentary lifestyle. 

I know what you're thinking...I'm thinking it to: "Ain't no-body got time for that"!And I agree! Except for the reoccurring thought that I often say the same thing until it's time for a turn up or family function that I wouldn't miss for the world.  So, if you are anything like me, then you too often make time or find time for things; typically things that incorporate some socializing or are overall important or enjoyable to you! 

That in fact is the struggle: find the time to be active.  Make time for being active!  Perhaps a solution is to make your activity social as well; introduce yourself to others at your local YMCA or LA fitness or ask friends from your current social circles to partake in some more active activities.  Try something new like joining a kickball league or coaching your kids soccer team.

Perhaps knowing the facts would serve as a motivator: what do your genetics tell you about your potential future?  What are your current health green, yellow, and red lights?  Perhaps you should try something that you find appealing; maybe you don't like being outside- then find an indoor activity; maybe you don't like the gym, then find a dance studio; there are many many many different activities available to each and every one of us; you might have to be creative but there is likely one out there for you. 

For those of you that are already active and have committed yourself to incorporating activity as part of your lifestyle; I challenge you to reach out to a friend or co-worker that  might need a partner or an extra nudge to get things started.  Leading by example is great but encouraging others is also part of being a leader.

For those of you that have tried to become active and "fallen off the wagon"- get back on.  Each day on the wagon is better than no day on the wagon at all AND this is one area of life where trying definitely matters.  Try a different activity.  Try a different approach: jumping into a new lifestyle as opposed to taking baby steps or vice-versa.  Make an investment- like a gym membership or new fitness gear.  Perhaps having incentives like taking a trip once you reach a specific goal or even having a goal like a run or competition as a due-date to check you progress would be helpful.

Bottom line is TRY and KEEP TRYING! And once you have conquered being active- pass on the greatness that you feel now and the struggles it took you to get to where you are to others.