Comments on: How to Find The Right Activity For You http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/ Wed, 04 May 2011 01:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Riding Waves to A Happier Healthier Life | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4343 Riding Waves to A Happier Healthier Life | Zen to Fitness Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:07:31 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4343 [...] To Srinivas for this awesome post, It really is bang in line withe Zen to Fitness philosophy and shows the power of finding a sport or activity you love….. [...] [...] To Srinivas for this awesome post, It really is bang in line withe Zen to Fitness philosophy and shows the power of finding a sport or activity you love….. [...]

]]> By: William Sloane http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4333 William Sloane Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:57:03 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4333 I really like your blog! I've already read several posts and it's extremely helpful! I'm starting a plan this July to get back into the best shape of my life in just one month! If you're interested in following me on my trails, check out the blog! (: julyworkoutplan.tumblr.com I really like your blog!
I’ve already read several
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]]> By: Cailen http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4330 Cailen Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:55:14 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4330 Movement is definitely the key to health. For so long, I perceived exercise as arduous and boring. This mental perception led me to dislike and eventually fall away from all the previous exercise routines I created for myself. Now, after years of working to achieve health and personal well-being, I've found that I LOVE to move my body. I feel alive, invigorated and completely healthy when I work out! I'm so happy I allowed myself to open my eyes to what movement can do for the body and how good it can make you feel! I now enjoy yoga, dancing, walking, body weight exercises and have even completed the P90X program. Movement is definitely the key to health. For so long, I perceived exercise as arduous and boring. This mental perception led me to dislike and eventually fall away from all the previous exercise routines I created for myself. Now, after years of working to achieve health and personal well-being, I’ve found that I LOVE to move my body. I feel alive, invigorated and completely healthy when I work out! I’m so happy I allowed myself to open my eyes to what movement can do for the body and how good it can make you feel! I now enjoy yoga, dancing, walking, body weight exercises and have even completed the P90X program.

]]> By: Rae http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4286 Rae Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:48:53 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4286 I jog and walk and do yoga, but I was desperate to find something to get my upper body more active (I tend to avoid the "power yoga" that has more upper body strength training). I tried weight-lifting but I couldn't stick with it because it was too boring! Then I got inspired by a fire dancer I saw at a club and started spinning poi. It's a lot of fun, and I have the incentive of one day being able to light them on fire! Doing what you love makes all the difference in staying active. I jog and walk and do yoga, but I was desperate to find something to get my upper body more active (I tend to avoid the “power yoga” that has more upper body strength training). I tried weight-lifting but I couldn’t stick with it because it was too boring! Then I got inspired by a fire dancer I saw at a club and started spinning poi. It’s a lot of fun, and I have the incentive of one day being able to light them on fire! Doing what you love makes all the difference in staying active.

]]> By: Camille http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4281 Camille Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:23:43 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4281 Chris, you wrote: <blockquote>"The healthiest people are active because they want to be and enjoy what they are doing, not because they strive to be fitter or have a leaner body." </blockquote> Though I was an "athletophobe" in my middle school and high school years, I grew to love the idea of being active, at first because I wanted to be more physically fit, and as I grew older, to ward off age-related conditions that run in my family. Though I do enjoy being fit at my age (53) I am active also because it makes me feel stronger, helps me focus and feel "empowered." I'm always preaching to my friends that being healthy is not a diet for 10-week kind of thing then go back to your old ways. Being fit and healthy is a lifelong commitment. Just discovered your blog, Chris, and I like what I see! Thanks Chris,
you wrote:

“The healthiest people are active because they want to be and enjoy what they are doing, not because they strive to be fitter or have a leaner body.”

Though I was an “athletophobe” in my middle school and high school years, I grew to love the idea of being active, at first because I wanted to be more physically fit, and as I grew older, to ward off age-related conditions that run in my family. Though I do enjoy being fit at my age (53) I am active also because it makes me feel stronger, helps me focus and feel “empowered.” I’m always preaching to my friends that being healthy is not a diet for 10-week kind of thing then go back to your old ways. Being fit and healthy is a lifelong commitment.
Just discovered your blog, Chris, and I like what I see!

Thanks

]]> By: dennis http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4280 dennis Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:08:55 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4280 Hello; I wanted to commit on eating healthy, and living healthy. As I have been over weight all my life, and have gained and lost hundreds if not thousands of pounds. It was not until I learned about why I ate; what I ate. I was in pain within me, lost in life. I fed my emotions, and fears. My emotions where because; I never felt good enough, and my fears where that I would never be good enough. I don't mean for the world, I mean for me.I lacked respect for my life, and my body. I lost weight because, I was forever on some silly diet by my parents. In the end,I never learned to respect my life, or my body. Let's face it eating, and taking care of yourself is just one way we all show respect for our bodies. Not letting troubles, or personal pain define who we are is tough thing to learn; but very important to do. Respect not just for yourself, but for every living thing including yourself is how to get the weight off, and keep it off. Give yourself space in life, do things with passion, and live with great purpose in all that we do. Be the master of you. Hello;
I wanted to commit on eating healthy, and living healthy. As I have been over weight all my life, and have gained and lost hundreds if not thousands of pounds.
It was not until I learned about why I ate; what I ate. I was in pain within me, lost in life. I fed my emotions, and fears.
My emotions where because; I never felt good enough, and my fears where that I would never be good enough. I don’t mean for the world, I mean for me.I lacked respect for my life, and my body. I lost weight because, I was forever on some silly diet by my parents.
In the end,I never learned to respect my life, or my body. Let’s face it eating, and taking care of yourself is just one way we all show respect for our bodies. Not letting troubles, or personal pain define who we are is tough thing to learn; but very important to do. Respect not just for yourself, but for every living thing including yourself is how to get the weight off, and keep it off. Give yourself space in life, do things with passion, and live with great purpose in all that we do. Be the master of you.

]]> By: Srinivas Rao http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4278 Srinivas Rao Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:30:30 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4278 Chris, AS you read in the post I submitted to you, I've never been very athletic in my life until this last year. I truly hate going to the gym. But once I found a love for surfing, everything changed. I don't even view it as exercise as much as I view it as a form of entertainment. It's kind of awesome to have something that gives me so many physical benefits, but is truly just about my love for the ocean. I think once you find an activity that gets you jazzed, then it becomes much easier to exercise on a consistent basis. Chris,

AS you read in the post I submitted to you, I’ve never been very athletic in my life until this last year. I truly hate going to the gym. But once I found a love for surfing, everything changed. I don’t even view it as exercise as much as I view it as a form of entertainment. It’s kind of awesome to have something that gives me so many physical benefits, but is truly just about my love for the ocean. I think once you find an activity that gets you jazzed, then it becomes much easier to exercise on a consistent basis.

]]> By: Hugh http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4260 Hugh Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:28:44 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4260 I agree with this post completely. I've always been a big believer in the fact that the best exercise for you is the one you'll do. Consistently. I'm a triathlete so I enjoy training for the swim, bike, and run. I love mixing it up and I love the fact that I can do all 3 of them solo or with a group, whatever my preference. And I do mix it up - sometimes with my tri group or running club and sometimes alone. Exercise doesn't always have to be competitive, but signing up for a race or event is an excellent way to light that fire within and give yourself some motivation when it may be lacking. <strong>@ Hugh: Quite an athlete I see.... It is great that you love so many athletic endeavours, a triathlon is something that always intrigued me and one day I plan to do one.... I was reminded of the joys of doing activities that one enjoys yesterday when playing tennis, 1hour went by in no time and I had a great workout, much better than I could have had in a gym. Best of all it was fun and not a chore, thats the way things should be when it comes to exercise....</strong> I agree with this post completely. I’ve always been a big believer in the fact that the best exercise for you is the one you’ll do. Consistently.

I’m a triathlete so I enjoy training for the swim, bike, and run. I love mixing it up and I love the fact that I can do all 3 of them solo or with a group, whatever my preference. And I do mix it up – sometimes with my tri group or running club and sometimes alone.

Exercise doesn’t always have to be competitive, but signing up for a race or event is an excellent way to light that fire within and give yourself some motivation when it may be lacking.

@ Hugh: Quite an athlete I see…. It is great that you love so many athletic endeavours, a triathlon is something that always intrigued me and one day I plan to do one….
I was reminded of the joys of doing activities that one enjoys yesterday when playing tennis, 1hour went by in no time and I had a great workout, much better than I could have had in a gym. Best of all it was fun and not a chore, thats the way things should be when it comes to exercise….

]]> By: suhail http://zentofitness.com/how-to-find-the-right-activity/comment-page-1/#comment-4249 suhail Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:53:59 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=2380#comment-4249 well i am a web developer, programming websites, and now just sitting on that office chair for 14-15 hours of the day, i have become fat and lazy for physical activities, but i really like dancing, dancing as in popping, i watch a lot of popping and juste debout videos, but again i don't practice any dance, i just sit and watch. your article is great, i did feel a little sparked up that i should be doing some activity, rather than sitting at one place for 14-15 hours, but then again, there are office responsibilities, you can't ignore them. well i am a web developer, programming websites, and now just sitting on that office chair for 14-15 hours of the day, i have become fat and lazy for physical activities, but i really like dancing, dancing as in popping, i watch a lot of popping and juste debout videos, but again i don’t practice any dance, i just sit and watch. your article is great, i did feel a little sparked up that i should be doing some activity, rather than sitting at one place for 14-15 hours, but then again, there are office responsibilities, you can’t ignore them.

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