Ten Fun Types of Exercise

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June 8, 2014

Are you bored with exercising? Well, the following exercises may not feel like exercising to you because they’re fun to do. Get to know each one a little better and decide for yourself which Dancing

one best suits you.

1. Dancing. There’s no surprise here. Dancing will always provide a superior form of exercise. The combination of music and movement is really exhilarating. You can go fast or slow depending on the type of music you choose. Whether it’s waltz, salsa, or Zumba, you can attain your fitness goals through dancing. Enrol now!
2. Geocaching is a recreational activity composed of hunting for hidden items using GPS coordinates. It’s a fun activity you can do with your family. It’s like going on a high-tech treasure hunt. It’s also a good excuse for you to get off that couch and enjoy the outdoors. For more information, visit their official website.
3. Indoor rock climbing. You don’t need a mountain to go rock climbing, indoor rock climbing gyms are common nowadays. They have all the safety equipment, all you need to do is show up. Its a fun activity to do with a friend or as a group. You get a full body workout and a mental puzzle as you figure out the best way to reach the top.
4. Martial arts. Aikido, taekwondo, karate, mixed martial arts and jiu-jitsu. These are just examples of martial arts popular today. Martial arts elevate your mood, heighten your reflexes, strengthen muscle tone, improve your cardiovascular system and help you lose weight. Not to mention the fact that you can kick someone else’s ass. Just kidding.
5. Don’t like the great outdoors? Stay indoors then and play Nintendo Wii Fit games. Exercises include virtual games of tennis, baseball, snowboarding, bowling, golf and boxing. You can do this type of exercise with your kids as most of them love technology. Not a fan of Nintendo? Try Xbox Fitness and workout with world famous trainers.
6. Play with your children. When was the last time you had a pillow fight or kicked a ball outside with your kids? Instead of just watching them play at the park or at home, try joining them this time. Who knows, it may be you who doesn’t want to give a turn on the swing.
7. Meet a friend for a walk instead of a coffee. Instead of sitting down and having coffee, try taking a walk with a friend. You’ll be surprised how fast the time passes and you won’t even notice the exercising part. Think of all the gossip the two of you can catch up on.
8. Rollerblading/roller skating. These two exercises reward the big muscles of your lower body with an amazing workout. The perpetual contractions place huge demands on your cardiovascular system making it stronger and more efficient in pumping blood to your vital organs.
9. Hula-hooping. When was the last time you touched a hula-hoop? Way back when you were ten years old? I kid you not, but this non-edible doughnut shaped piece of equipment can tone your arms, buttocks and thighs. It will also strengthen your core. Just don’t forget to ask your child for permission if you plan on borrowing her hula hoop okay?
9. Juggling. Don’t laugh. This ancient circus art requires concentration and breaking a lot of sweat. It also improves your coordination and provides a source of stress relief. Sign up for a class and try it out.
10. If you’re heading down to the beach or park, try playing ultimate Frisbee, beach volleyball or soccer. These exercises are best suited if you’re with a group of friends.Beach volleyball gives you a really good workout especially during the summer. It’s a full body workout and you don’t feel like you’re working out. Most of us know that soccer is a sport that requires a lot of energy to play. It increases your speed and agility naturally. Ultimate Frisbee combines the best characteristics of American football, basketball and soccer into a fascinating yet elegant and fun game.

These are just some examples of how to make moving and exercising your body fun and easy to fit into your busy life.

References

Campbell, Adam. The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises. New York, NY: Rodale, 2010. Print.
Campbell, Adam. The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You. Emmaus, Pa: Rodale, 2009. Print.
Metzl, Jordan D., and Andrew Heffernan. The Exercise Cure: A Doctor's All-Natural, No-Pill Prescription for Better Health and Longer Life. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale, 2013. Print.
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/can-you-get-really-fit-with-wii-exercise-games
http://www.geocaching.com/