Loving Your Body Through Exercise You Enjoy

The difficulty of finding time to exercise is a modern problem that many people face. It’s even more difficult when you don't enjoy exercising and find yourself dreading your workouts every day because they just aren't fun! But with so many different types of exercise out there, how do you find the right one that you’d want to stick to?

We’ll be sharing a few tips to help you fall in love with exercise and how you can find one you’ll actually enjoy:

1. Start small
When you’re just starting out, it can be tempting to try and do everything at once. However, you may end up overdoing it and straining your muscles instead. Learn to take it slow and consider finding a movement that is easy, like walking or stretching when you first begin. Besides being accessible, these light exercises can be done anywhere and they don’t cost you anything. If it feels intimidating, consider taking along a pet or a friend during your walk. You can also look for stretching or restorative yoga poses on Youtube. The options are limitless!

2. Make a workout mix
Music is powerful so don’t forget to include songs from your favorite band or singer and make sure to include some upbeat tunes. You’ll be surprised at how much happier and more energized you feel listening to the music. If you don’t know where to start, do check out some free workout playlists on Youtube or Spotify. Here’s one of our top picks to get you inspired!

3. Try new classes
There’s no better way to find something you love than to experiment with different movements. Look up for classes at the local gym or sign-up for trials at a fitness boutique in your neighborhood. If you love to dance, you might enjoy Zumba or barre. If you prefer high-energy classes, kickboxing or spin classes might be up your alley versus Pilates. You don’t have to join the latest workout trend or force yourself to do activities you hate, find something that resonates with you and your body.

4. Take it outside
Change your routine, if you’ve been slaying it in the indoor gym, consider going outside for a change. One of the greatest benefits of heading out into the sunshine to exercise is being able to soak under the sun, and getting vitamin D into your system. Besides improving your mood, promoting bone density, and boosting the overall immune system, exercising outdoors has a positive impact on mental health.

5. Be patient and go easy on yourself
It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others, but this serves no one any good. Instead of focusing, comparing, and measuring our progress against other people's achievements, try looking inward instead. Focus on the small steps you’ve taken to achieve your big goal – be patient. Exerting yourself will only cause more harm than good. Focus on the experience of being active and feel how good you feel after — that’s the most important of all.

At Novus Jiva, we know that the benefits of exercise are beyond just physical but holistic as well. For that very reason, we make it a point to include a fun workout program in our resort amenities. Esteemed guests are invited to take part in the free aerobic and yoga class held on Barefoot Beach. So pack up your favorite sportswear and join in the fun as we flex it out under the sun with a view of Anyer’s coastline stretching out before us.

Whether you’re looking to stay fit during your vacation or spice up your workout repertoire, we’re here to make sure you have a great time! And if all of this sounds like your thing, don’t forget to book a room at Novus Jiva, Anyer for your next holiday. We’ll be more than happy to help you get started on planning an unforgettable vacation that will leave you wanting more.