Think outside the treadmill

Q: How can I “think outside the treadmill”? Outside of a regular workout, what activities should I try?

A: Yoga is excellent for both mind and body.  It is intimidating to start a class, especially if you are inflexible.  But once you start doing it, the activity is truly enjoyable.  Pilates is another good activity to strengthen the core muscles of the pelvis and abdominal region.  Any of the activities that you can do in a group or that are scheduled at a certain time are great.  They make you put it in your schedule and it eventually becomes part of a routine.  Attending activities with other people just makes the activity more social and enjoyable.