As I am getting more serious about being fit and being healthier, I find that switching up workouts keeps me more motivated. Even when I do not want to exercise or feel groggy, I will at least walk or do dumbbell walking exercises. No matter what the workout is, I try to do at least 15 minutes. After the workout, I feel so much better! This is why I believe it is important to get up and move. The workout doesn’t have to be intense. It does not have to be complex. Walking, running, dancing, HIIT, kickboxing, Zumba, Pilates, strength training, and yoga are some great workouts to do. All of them do not have to be done in the same session. Try the ones you like and keep them in your rotation!

 

In case you need motivation, here are 11 quotes that will inspire you to get fit and get moving:

 

1. “It’s all about moving and stretching, and moving past any inhibitions you may have.” – Cheryl Lynn Jones

 

2. “Exercise is good for your mind, body, and soul.” – Susie Michelle Cortright

 

3. “Eat healthy and do not forget to work out; this is going to build your immunity.”- Daisy Shah

 

4. “When you drink water, take care of your skin, work out, and work on your mind, body, and spirit ~ you are going to be beautiful, regardless.” ~ Beyoncé

 

5. “Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you’ve got to squeeze your buns. That’s my formula.”- Richard Simmons

 

6. “We have to make sure we take care of our bodies, that they’re maintained and we get a tune-up.” – Cheryl Lynn Jones

 

7. “Nothing lifts me out of a bad mood better than a hard workout on my treadmill. It never fails. Exercise is nothing short of a miracle.” –  Cher

 

8. “I think exercise tests us in so many ways: our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes.”-Peggy Fleming

 

9. “Fitness is not about being superior to another person; it is about being superior to yourself.” – Unknown

 

 

10. “Treat your body like someone you love.” – Hannah Corbin

 

 

11. “Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do. Not a punishment for what you ate.”  – Women’s Health UK

 

 

 

Voila! This is your sign to get your body moving. It’s great for your overall mood!

 

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Be optimistic and keep on moving, no matter what!
xxxx

Ohemaa

 

 

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