July 22, 2009

Getting Fit and Healthy with Audio Books

Posted in Books tagged exercise, ipod audio books, ipod books, mp3 audio books, mp3 books, self help audio books at 3:51 pm by nibs007

Everyone is pretty health conscious in one form or another. Most of us would love to have the time to work out or a take a brisk walk to get in shape. Having said that, many of us will find a reason for not taking exercise and quite often will put it off for another day.

For most it is possibly that there are not enough hours in the day and wish for some quality time to indulge in some ‘me’ time.

I decided some time ago that I was going to start walking. To be honest the thought of it didn’t really excite me in the slightest but I did think it was time for me to get out there and try and get fit like I use to be.

I hate any water activity; I don’t have time to go to the gym so this way I can do it as and when the mood takes me. So how was I going to do this? I see lots of people walking their dogs and that is great but I don’t have a dog! I use to enjoy walking with my children in their pram but at 6 and 7 they are a little old for that! Once I finished with all the excuses under the sun I went out with the company of my iPod.

For awhile I walked listening to music on my iPod and then I heard a friend talking about how she has been downloading audiobooks to listen while she is at the gym. There lied the answer  what a perfect way to exercise both body and mind.

I started with novels and have now found myself reading as many autobiographies as I can find. I just love it. I not only enjoy the fact that I am going for a walk but love that I have the time to read. It is funny now as I have had friends offering to come with me as they would rather walk with someone than on their own. I have found myself making excuses as to why I cannot go as I would be so upset if I missed walking on my own. I have recently started to increase the pace I walk and am soon going to tackle a run. Nothing too strenuous I can assure you but because I am enjoying the time out so much I don’t think that the pain of running will hit me the same as if I didn’t have the distraction.

The idea of exercise is now something I am quite open to. Even the thought of going to the gym doesn’t haunt me in the way it did. I am going to look into joining a local gym – take my audiobooks along with me and see how I go. I think that even I could get lost in a good book while working out.

So if anyone out there is considering venturing into the world of exercise take my advice and log onto www.simplylisten.com. This site has an amazing selection of books for you to download. No matter your preference I am sure that you will find something to listen to.

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