Top 5 Ways to Get into Shape

1. Find a sport that you like. It can be tennis, basketball, football, soccer or anything that you enjoy playing. When you're having fun, time goes by quickly and you'll be able to exercise for longer without getting bored. It's also a great way to meet people that share the same interests as you.

2. Joining a gym gives you access to plenty of machinery that can help you get into shape. You can start a resistance training program with all the free weights and lose pounds with the treadmills or ellipticals.

3. Find a friend that wants to get into shape. Exercising with someone makes it easier to stick to a routine. It can be easier to skip a workout if there's no one that's counting on you. Having a workout partner will help you stay dedicated and motivated. Other people can also bring new ideas into your routine to keep it fresh and interesting.

4. Adopt a dog that likes to run or take long walks. A dog can be a reliable workout partner when you have to take it on walks a few times per day.

5. Get a bike and start using it to run errands. It'll save you money but more importantly will have you exercising when you'dnormally be sitting in a car.

For activities that will get you into shape quickly, visit the Beginner's Guide to Exercising. You can also read about how other people got involved in physical activity and share your own experience at the weightlifting and cardio exercise forums.

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