Losing weight can be a fun activity!
You often feel challenged by feelings of lassitude even at the thought of gym. How many of us have signed up and ended up ‘donating’ money to simply a local gym because we went MIA shortly after joining! A lot of us prefer creative, soulful fitness options over machines. If you are not a gym girl, here are four alternative ways to fitness that are super fun, and will keep you hooked.
Dance cardio
It is one of the hottest fitness regimes right now. It is not just a workout but also an artistic release. You can choose between Zumba, aerobics, hip hustle—the options are plenty.
l Calories burned: 350 – 650/hour
Aqua fitness
Working out in water has several benefits. Apart from being softer on your joints, aqua exercises also push your muscles to work harder, burning more fat and toning them up faster than land-based exercises. You don’t have to be a swimmer or a grandma. Difficulty levels are customized keeping your individual health in mind.
l Calories burned: 300/hour
Yoga
If your goal is weight loss, choosing one of the vigorous, flowing styles of yoga, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa or Power Yoga, is the smart choice. You will burn calories, tone and stretch your muscles, and provide weight-bearing exercise for your bones with these forms of yoga.
l Calories burned: 250/hour
Run
It is the most accessible workout. You don’t need any equipment other than a pair of running shoes. For this reason alone, running is the best workout for weight loss because it’s cheap and there are fewer obstacles to maintaining a regimen.
l Calories burned: 550/hour
