5 Videos That Will Inspire You to Get Off the Couch and Get Active [LIST]

As the Winter Olympics get underway, now is a good a time as any to think about being active. It may be hard sometimes, especially in the winter, to find the motivation to get outside and exercise – that’s why you may need a little push. These motivational videos all show that anything is possible – and that active also means happy.

1. VIRGIN ACTIVE – LIVE HAPPILY EVER ACTIVE
It’s never too late to get out and do what makes you happy – this is the message behind this Virgin Active commercial. The clip tells the story of an elderly man who reconnects with his love of cycling after years of being out of action. Once he puts the red helmet on, there’s no stopping this adorable man as he remembers how good it feels to be out on the open road with dozens of cyclists.

2. LIMITATIONS ARE OPTIONAL
Using stunning images of people achieving great sporting feats, this clip from Live Unbound is all about believing that anything is possible if you want it hard enough.

3. GUY LEARNS TO DANCE IN A YEAR
Dance is a great form of physical exercise and as YouTube star Neiland proves – it’s even more fun when done outside. In this cute video, Neiland documents his journey, mastering the moves in 365 days – with a little help from a certain Michael Jackson. In an ode to winter, the video ends with Neiland strutting his stuff by a frozen waterfall. Apparently, it’s never too cold to go outside and get your body moving.

4.THE HOLSTEE MANIFESTO: LIFECYCLE VIDEO
You don’t have to live in Brooklyn to be inspired by this pitch-perfect video. Created by design studio Holstee, this clip is a call to action to live a life full of intention, creativity, passion and community. This video will make you want get on your bike and ride your way to a life full of happiness. 

5. STRIIV’S VISION FOR FITNESS
Aiming to change the face of fitness, this inspirational clip from Striiv highlights the pleasures of walking. As part of the Movement around Movement project, it proves that being active is as easy as walking the dog or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. 

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