{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"What if I do not like to be physically active? &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"F9v6OXu2Nn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/not-like-physically-active\/\">What if I do not like to be physically active?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/not-like-physically-active\/embed\/#?secret=F9v6OXu2Nn\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;What if I do not like to be physically active?&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"F9v6OXu2Nn\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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There are many benefits to being active on a regular basis. These include: Helps your body keep a healthy weight Lowers the risk of heart disease Lowers the risk of some cancers, specifically breast cancer and colon cancer Lowers stress levels and improves mental health Lowers the risk of diabetes Are you persuaded that you should be physically active?\u00a0\u00a0 Perhaps you think that you should be active, but think it is just not a lot of fun.\u00a0 Here are a few ideas that you could try.\u00a0 These are sure to get you moving and enjoying it too! Finding the Fun in Fitness.\u00a0 Think of something that you already like to do and work to add some extra activity to it.\u00a0 Do you like to watch TV?\u00a0 You could march in place during the commercials or use canned goods as weights.\u00a0\u00a0 If you like to spend time with your family, you can pick activities that you can do together. For instance, the whole family can help create and maintain a garden.\u00a0 The whole family may also be able to play games like freeze tag and obstacle courses.\u00a0 Or, if the weather is nice, the whole family can go for a hike or walk together. Make it Easy.\u00a0 If you have not be active for a while, it would not be wise to jump off the couch and start running.\u00a0 One of the easiest activities that you can do is just walk.\u00a0 If you get bored while you are walking, use the time to talk to a friend or relative while you are walking.\u00a0 You may also want to use earphones and listen to some music.\u00a0 If there is a place outside that you can use, great!\u00a0 If not, large stores and malls are good options for walking. Make It A Part Of What You Are Already Doing.\u00a0 One way you can increase the amount of activity that you are doing is to include it into what is already going on in your day-to-day life. You may want to make your cleaning a little more active. You can do this by picking up the pace during your chores such as vacuuming or mopping.\u00a0 Outdoor chores are also a good way to get some physical activity. No matter what season it is, there is almost always work to do if you have a yard. Exercise with a Friend.\u00a0 Having company can make any chore much better!\u00a0 Having a friend with you as you are being active can help you not only stay with your activity, but makes it more fun when you can catch up with a friend.\u00a0 Friends are important for helping you to stay motivated.\u00a0 There may be days when the friend motivates you and on other days, you motivate them. Try Something New\u2014Don\u2019t Like It, Change.\u00a0 If you have not found anything about exercise that excites you, try something new.\u00a0 If you have the opportunity to try a new activity, do it!\u00a0 You never know, you may love the new activity. It is also important to remember, that if you do not like your current activity, try something else or try and find a way to make it better. If you do not like to go to the gym or to \u201cexercise\u201d perhaps you could try a few items in the list above to see if there is something that you find enjoyable.\u00a0 And remember\u2014if you do not like one, try another. For more tips on physical activity contact the Whitley County Cooperative Extension office at 549-1430; e-mail DL_CES_WHITLEY@EMAIL.UKY.EDU; or visit the office located at 4275 N. Highway 25W in Goldbug."}