What if you dread working out?

If you’re you not dread alone. working out,

But you don’t have to exercise until you’re soaked in sweat or every muscle aches to make a big difference to your health. Think about activities that you enjoy and how you can incorporate them into an exercise routine:

■ Listen to music or an audiobook while lifting weights.

■ Window shopping while walking laps at the mall.

■ Get competitive while playing tennis.

■ Take photographs on a nature hike.

■ Meet new people at a yoga class or fitness center.

■ Watch a favorite movie or

TV show while on the treadmill.

■ Instead of chatting with a friend over coffee, chat while walking, stretching, or strength training.

■ Walk the golf course instead of using a cart.

■ Walk or play fetch with a dog. If you don’t own a dog, offer to take a neighbor’s dog for a walk or volunteer at a pet shelter or rescue group.

■ Go for a run, walk, or cycle when you’re feeling stressed—see how much better you feel afterwards. Find an exercise buddy, someone whose company you really enjoy, and try activities you’ve never tried before—you may find something you love. At worst, you’ve spent time with a good friend.