Keep things interesting by changing up your exercise routine regularly. Not only is cross training good for the body, it eliminates boredom. You shouldn’t be miserable! If you are, you’re never going to be consistent. Select an activity you won’t dread doing each day. Make it FUN ~ select different exercises from the list below if you need some inspiration. Grab a friend or family member and just GO!
At the Gym
1. Elliptical trainer
2. Stair stepper (Stairmaster)
3. Stationary or recumbent bike
4. Jacob’s ladder (the climbing “treadmill”
5. Arm ergometer (arm cycle)
6. Rowing machine
7. Circuit training
8. Treadmill (walking or running)
9. Kettlebells
10. Interval training
11. Battle ropes
12. Plyometrics
13. High intensity interval training (HIIT)
14. Strength training
The Great Outdoors
15. Cycling
16. Hiking
17. Snowshoeing
18. Downhill skiing
19. Cross-country skiing
20. Water skiing
21. Wakeboarding
22. Rock climbing
23. Jogging / Running
24. Power walking (brisk walking)
25. Interval running
26. Rollerblading
27. Paddling a canoe
28. Nordic walking
29. Surfing
30. Paddle boarding
31. Swimming
32. Water jogging/running
33. Skateboarding
34. Bleacher running
35. Ice skating
36. Heavy landscaping such as planting trees, shrubs and bushes
Sports
37. Tennis
38. Flag football
39. Hitting balls at the driving range
40. Soccer
41. Hockey
42. Basketball
43. Lacrosse
44. Boxing
45. Volleyball
46. Martial arts
47. Kickboxing
48. Kickball
49. Karate
50. Jiu-jitsu
51. Racquetball
Group Classes
52. Spinning
53. Step aerobics
54. Jazzercise
55. Zumba
56. Bootcamp
57. Power yoga (Ashtanga and/or Vinyasa)
58. Pilates
59. Barre classes
60. Salsa dancing
61. Dance classes or lessons
62. Cardio kickboxing
63. Hi-lo floor aerobics
64. Water aerobics
65. BODYPUMP
66. Silver Sneakers
67. Gliding
68. Orangetheory Fitness
69. BBG or PWR programs (or any other online program)
70. Hip-hop dance
71. Sports conditioning
72. Group boxing
73. CrossFit
74. Krav Maga
75. StrollerStrides or StrollerFit classes
Play Time
76. Walking/Running the dog
77. Playing with your children
78. Dodgeball
79. Tag
80. Hula hooping
81. Obstacle courses
82. Jump rope
83. Water games in a pool
84. Jumping jacks
85. Trampoline jumping (rebounding)