Good morning Steemit!

A quick post today from me. I've had amazing feedback from my Six Week Health Challenge which you can read more about HERE. So many of you are taking health into your own hands and each week of the challenge you could also win sixty Steem.

Please everyone get involved and you will be helping yourself AND Steemit to improve their health. With the housekeeping done, let's get on with the article!

Getting your exercise without a gym

Staying active, and exercising regularly, is extremely important if you want to maintain a healthy body and mind. Growing up I struggled with self esteem issues, anxiety and depression. You can learn more about that HERE in my #introduceyourself post.

Since then exercise has helped keep me feeling better about myself, worry less and stay more positive. A big part of that journey is having exercise as part of my routine. My body is also healthier and I feel more energy and am much fitter than ever before, even as I get older.

Here's my top three tips for exercising, even without a gym membership.

1. Get out in nature

A view of the Matterhorn, Switzerland, after a six hour hike

It doesn't get much better for mental and physical health than getting out in the park, local nature reserve or heading off into the natural beauty of nature.

2. Try a local fitness class

Tai Chi in the park

There are loads of fitness classes in most towns and cities that you can attend, either cheaply or sometimes for free! It's also a great way to meet people while you stay active.

3. Get an active hobby

Kickboxing is a favourite hobby of mine!

It could be anything from martial arts, to water sports like surfing and kayaking, to hiking in the mountains. Find something you enjoy that also gets you active.

How do you guys stay active? Tell me (or show me) in the comments below.

Finally,

For those following with my transformation:

I've had great responses and interactions with my Sixteen Week Transformation, which you can read about HERE. I have lost another 1.5% body fat, meaning I have dropped three percent body fat in three weeks.

I started at 22.1% Body Fat and 73.9kg of weight. You can see HERE.

Thank you for all of your kind words and for all of you who have joined in with the Six Week Health Challenge so far. Check out all of the entries at #sixweekhealth.

Until next time,

Yours in health,
Coach Ben