Welcome back to Get Fit Guy.

I'm your host, Dr. Jonathan Sue.

Every week, I'll share science-backed tips to help you get fit, stay fit, and optimize performance.

I know that not everyone loves to exercise, and even those of us who do love exercise may not

enjoy it all the time. For me, four days a week of exercise with each workout lasting about

45 minutes is plenty. Anything more than that makes me feel bored and unmotivated because

let's face it, exercise is hard work.

Pushing yourself through a workout and staying consistent with exercise over time takes a lot of discipline. So if you're having an off day or an off week with exercise,

know that you're not alone. We all feel it from time to time. One solution is to take

week-long breaks from exercise every 6 to 8 weeks.

It's easy to feel guilty over taking a break from exercise, but regular rest weeks can actually

increase your motivation to exercise. Not only that, but regular rest breaks from exercise

can also reduce your risk of injuries and improve fitness gains.

Check out my episode from last November on why taking breaks from exercise is crucial to learn more.

Another solution is to make exercise fun by doing things that are physically active where the focus is not solely on exercise. Yes, you can actually get the benefits of exercise while having fun through physical

activity that takes the focus off of the hard work. This is great for those who hate exercise,

for those who enjoy exercise but who are looking for something different than their regular

workout routine, or for those who want to supplement their regular workout routine

with even more calorie-burning

activities. Keep listening to find out four things you can do to be active without exercising.

But first, I know some of you may be wondering why it's important to stay active. It turns out

that we as humans need physical activity for our health and well-being. Exercise and physical activity

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