workouts that don't feel like you're working out.

Personally, I enjoy a good workout. I love hitting up the gym for an hour or two! However, I know a lot of people, both male and female, who don't feel the same way, but still want to be fit. Here are some of my favorite ways to burn some calories without going to the gym.

• Wii. yes, I just said you can play video games and burn calories! obviously, this doesn't apply to all video games. Wii Fit and Wii Sports are both awesome video games that help you burn some serious cals. I love boxing and baseball on Wii Sports and doing basically everything on Wii Fit. You are way more likely to get a better workout if you treat the exercises seriously, instead of tricking the Wii. I know that for playing baseball on the Wii you can just flick your wrist and score a homer if you time it correctly. But if you get in the correct stance and follow through, you'll really start to feel it! And the boxing is awesome! It's so addicting! Your abs and arms will get a workout, honestly.
• go bike. I like to go biking with one of my best friends, Cha, a few times a week down a bike trail here, but you can bike just about anywhere (be safe though, please!). I've also biked a few miles to a grocery store. It doesn't feel like it's a workout, but it is!
• bowling. It works your arms and legs (and I suppose even your abs and butt) while you're having a good time.
• take the stairs. even if there's an elevator, opting for the stairs is a quick adjustment that can really benefit you in the long run. you're getting a better booty and legs without even thinking about it that much!
• shopping. okay, take this to heart. I am not telling you to go shop just for the heck of it! If you need to go get groceries, walk around more than you might have to. Carrying your bags/baskets helps a lot, too. Talk about a workout without thinking!
• get active. swimming, go ice skating, playing basketball, playing tennis, walking the dog--it all adds up and helps you slim down!