Taking exercise can be boring. The good news is that there are some tips which we can apply to our everyday fitness routines
•Have an objective.
When we're playing a game, there's always an objective. It helps us focus on the task at hand and motivates us to keep playing until we win the game. Exercise should be no different. Create a clear fitness goal. .
•Add an element of whimsy（奇思妙想）
Some people love video games because there's a lot of unexpectedness and surprise. . Take photos of at least 5 different flowers on a neighborhood walk. Ride a bike from one friend's house to another.
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In a study, a team of researchers challenged 602 overweight workers from a single company to take part in a step-tracking challenge. The group asked to compete against other workers ended up walking more steps than any other groups in the study. If we're seeking a similar motivation, look into fitness programs that encourage friendly competition.
•Team up with others.
. In that same study, another group of workers was asked to divide into teams of three. Each day, one member of the group was selected to represent the entire team with his/her individual step count of the day. This approach encouraged each member of the group to try to achieve the day's step goal. . We can try to be energetic by working towards an exercise goal together with other people.
A. Compete against others.
B. Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day, for example.
C. Play against a friend to get competitive.
D. No one wanted to let their team members down.
E. And there are plenty of digital tools that can help with this.
F. We can copy these features into our own fitness game designs.
G. Getting a group to work together is also an effective way.
