My Favorite Forms of Exercise

I recently thought about why I work out. There are many reasons, and here are some of them:

• feeling good
• controlling my blood pressure
• controlling my gallstones/getting myself in good shape for surgery - Yes, surgery is inevitable.
• managing my weight
• getting an hour of "me time" while the toddler is playing in the childcare at the gym
• being able to keep up with the toddler ALL DAY LONG
  

But then I thought about whether I truly enjoyed working out. And, yes, I do. Here are some things I have been doing lately that make me truly enjoy my workouts:

• working out outdoors as much as possible - I love long, difficult hikes that reward you with a gorgeous view at the end!
• swimming - exercising in the water makes me feel like a kid, especially swimming outside
  
• doing yoga and being mindful
  
• running after the toddler - I call him my little trainer - he is tough, an endless ball of energy, and he hardly ever gives me a break!
  
• going for brisk walks with hubby, the teenager, the toddler, or a friend - I love getting some exercise while catching up on each other's lives

Questions: Why do you exercise? What's your favorite form of exercise?

Be well,
Andrea