Exercise program?!

Exercise program?

Does anyone know of a good exercise/fitness program for a women in her early 20's? I am looking to get into shape, but I want a really good program that is interesting, diversified (not the same thing every single day), and motivating. Thanks for your help!

You really just have to do what YOU think is fun and interesting. Also, it really depends on where you live and what you have access to.

I like to do a lot of stuff outside. I go surfing 3 days a week (sometimes more, sometimes less) for about a 2 hours each time. I also run on the treadmill for about 30 minutes 3-4 days a week. Sometimes I'll do the stairmaster or elliptical instead. I also take walks with my son to the park. I also lift weights. I like free weights, instead of the machines. And I try to do my sit ups every night.

Find an activity, preferably outdoors, that you like to do. It could be hiking, tennis, surfing, running, biking, roller blading, dancing, anything physically active. If you don't already have a sport or hobby that you're good at, take up a new one! :) Find a buddy and learn a new activity together.

Then, make it a habit. Say, every Tuesday and Thursday you're going to go roller blading. And every Saturday morning you're going to bike the 10 miles to the other side of the lake and back. Or, whatever you choose. Just make it a habit and routine. If you start to get bored, change your route or try going with a different buddy, or go alone.

Also, get an ipod or some kind of portable music player and some good active headphones, the special kind that don't fall out if you run or bounce around. Make a special playlist just for working out. Put a bunch of faster paced songs on there to keep you going when you get tired.

There really are so many possibilities out there. If you want something more specific to where you live, send me an e-mail and we can come up with some fun ideas.