The
common misnomer about losing weight and having a healthier lifestyle is that
you only have limited options such as going to the gym. For some, gyms sound
boring and dull, which is why they easily get discouraged when the topic about
losing weight comes into the picture. However, such individuals fail to realize
that working out does not only mean going to the gym. If you want to lose some
weight and achieve your dream beach body, then why not try other fun physical
activities? There is an endless list of activities that are good avenues to cut
weight and to have a healthier lifestyle.
Many
can’t deny the fact that exercising and working can be plain boring and tiring,
plus it demand so much time. Hence, it is not surprising if you deter yourself
from such activities. But what if you do something that you enjoy and in the
process of doing it, you are losing excess unhealthy fat? Sounds like a good
plan, right?
There
are many fun sports that you may have thought to be only reserved for athletes
and physically active individuals but in reality can be good for all. If you
are serious about getting healthier, then you will have an easier time by
changing the way you look at things. First, you must realize that you have tons
of options with regards to activities that could help you cut weight. Below are
some popular sport activities that can burn hundreds of calories.
1. Tennis – Tennis is definitely one of
the most popular professional sports in Australia. You should realize that
playing tennis is not only for pros but even for people with no athletic bone
or no experience in playing the sport at all. Playing casual doubles can burn
up to 370 calories if you weigh 130 pounds or 515 calories if you weigh 180
calories. The combination of active arm movements and running after the ball is
good in burning those excess calories. So, what are you waiting for? Grab those
tennis grips and get ready to swing your heart out.
2. Swimming – Australia is arguably the
Mecca of Olympic swimming. The country has produced dozens of world-class and
record-breaking swimmers. Hence, you will not have a hard time finding a public
or private pool where you can burn some calories while swimming on your
favorite swimwear. Doing freestyle laps at a moderate pace can burn at least
430 calories for a person with 130 pounds of weight, and whopping 600 calories
for people with 180 pounds of weight.
3. Horseback riding – If you want a more
sophisticated sport and burn calories away, then you may want to try horseback
riding. Riding horse is hands-down enjoyable and thrilling. This activity is
perfect for people who want to lose weight without getting bored. Horseback
riding for an hour can take away 200 to 400 calories from you, making it a good
activity for losing weight.
4. Cycling – When you use your bicycle,
you are not only burning significant amount of calories but you are also
helping the environment – doing two good things at the same time. Whether you
are biking in the city to go to and from your work, or doing it on weekends on
trails, it is a good activity for burning calories. This activity is perfect
for individuals who don’t have time to go to the gym and does not want to
venture in other physical activities. Since biking is extremely enjoyable and
adrenaline-pumping, burning calories does not become a difficult chore.
By
doing any of the mentioned physical activities while subscribing to healthier
diet will definitely help you achieve your ideal beach body. Before you know
it, you are already living a healthier lifestyle and you are ready to don your
favorite sportswear, tennis grips, or
swimwear that you thought you will not be able to wear.
