Work it Sista!
By Melissa Campeau
1. When I think about working out, I
a) can’t wait to put on my running shoes and get going.
b) think it sounds like a good idea and plan to do something soon—maybe after my friends and I go shopping and watch The OC.
c) feel anxious or bored. Although I’m usually happy once I get moving.
2. When I’m active, I enjoy workouts
a) by myself at my own pace.
b) with a team or group.
c) with one or two friends.
3. I want to work out because
a) I want to stay in shape and improve my health.
b) I can spend time with my friends doing something active.
c) I want to get outside and shake up my day.
4. My best friends would call me
a) a leader. I’m always coming up with ideas for our group.
b) a team player. I get along with everyone and like to make plans.
c) easygoing and spontaneous. I know a good idea when I hear one and I’ll always join in.
5. Whose personality is most like yours?
a) Alexis Bledel (as Rory from Gilmore Girls)
b) Hilary Duff
c) Drew Barrymore (in 50 First Dates)
Smooth Fitness Moves
Does running leave you bored? Gym visits make you yawn? At-home dance workouts are the perfect fitness fix to keep you motivated and moving, without sacrificing precious time to hang with your friends. Just invite your buds over, clear some space and press “play” on the DVD player. You’ll have an hour of groovin’ and movin’ that’ll be too much fun to feel like a workout.Editor’s hot DVD picks:
Dance off the Inches and Dance Express (both by Anchor Bay Entertainment and available at Wal-Mart.)Results:
Tally up the number of As, Bs and Cs.Mostly As = The Dedicated Doer
You like structure and organization. Creating and sticking to your own exercise plan isn’t hard for you, but you may get bored. Try adding a few new workouts to your repertoire. Your take-charge ’tude means you’d probably love mountain biking or kickboxing. And swimming might be just what you need to decompress and find some Zen.
Mostly Bs = The Social Sweater
To you, exercise is a way to socialize, so group classes and team sports are a natural choice. You could organize a group of friends to start your own running group, or join something different, like an ultimate frisbee league. Or, if you spend your time in the gym, create an exercise schedule that means you’ll be there at the same time as your friends.
Mostly Cs = The Thrill Seeker
You’re spontaneous—you work out because you feel like it (and maybe because you love the endorphin rush). You won’t be happy with a set pattern, but you can’t leave everything up to chance, either. Commit to set times for exercise, but leave yourself room for choice when it comes to which workout you’ll do. And try something different to stay motivated.
