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Where can you go to exercise that is fun? Moving your body enough is SO important for your health and it is one of the KEY ingredients to feeling GREAT! Exercising does not have to be boring or dull, it can be extremely enjoyable! And who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Now I am not suggesting you are a dog, but I am certainly suggesting, that if you are bored with exercise, that you could try something new! 5 Benefits of Exercise:

1. Builds lean muscle mass, more muscle means you use up more energy and you feel like you have more energy to use up!
2. Increases lymphatic circulation, which helps your body to pump out toxins.
3. Burns calories, it is a great way to help you manage your weight.
4. Releases endorphins, so that you feel happy and energised.  In fact exercising in the morning has been found to be extremely effective at warding off depression.
5. Weight bearing exercise supports bone density, minimising risk of osteoporosis.

There are LOADS of ways and places to exercise that are fun, and you don't have to do it by yourself... Below are some of they ways I exercise and some of my favourite exercise promoters. You will be in GOOD HANDS with any of these... Dancing: A FANTASTIC way to get active! Latin Dancing specialists Rio-Rhythmics run classes and social dancing nights. I've Got Life Members entitled to one free visit. They even have "Rio Jam" for kids. They are based in the West End. If you love Latin dancing, this is THE place to learn! You could check out Jill's Jive, which has a variety of different dances styles on different nights of the week, you will be dancing by the end of the night. It is on the North side. Rock climbing: Check out Urban Climb. They have an AWESOME giant indoor climbing mountain! Hiking and Walking: Check out the Brisbane Hiking Meetup Group. They go on lovely hikes. Or you could join the lovely Susan Living for a bush walk. Kickbiking: What is kickbiking? Well, it is a cool kind of scooter thing, lots of fun and makes you super fit. Bruce takes group kickbike adventures/outings. No need to own a kickbike, you can hire one off Bruce. Group fitness: Merendi Health and Wellness runs group fitness classes on the North side. And All Day Dave from Pro-lifestyles runs group fitness classes in the city. Pilates: Merendi Health and Wellness' Carly (an exercise physiologist) runs pilates classes. You will be in safe hands. Yoga: The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga run wonderful sessions to help you relax, unwind or get energised. Some classes are free, some are by donation, check out their timetable on line or give them a call. Svaroopa Yoga: Any body can do it! Contact Lynne Somerville gratitudeyoga@yahoo.com Check out community activities: Active and Healthy Parks, Walking Groups How much exercise is enough? Aim to exercise for 30 minutes every day. If you can't do 30 minutes do SOMETHING everyday! There are 1440 minutes in a day, make some of them active minutes, you will be glad you did. 2 Key points to remember: 1. Do something you love to do! There are many ways to enjoy exercise or  being physically active. 2. You don't have to exercise because you love exercising you are exercising because you love what having exercised does for you! Want to know how you should be eating around exercise? Contact Us with your questions... we would love to help.