Continuing from my last post about easy and enjoyable exercise, here are some examples of the easy exercises that will keep you healthy on the long run. Or if you're looking forward to weight loss, these are the the most healthy ways to do it. So, get up and leave your cozy couches behind to try these out:
1. House-cleaning
Why is it on top of the list? Because other than burning the calories, you'll have your home neat and tidy in no time. Mop the floor, vacuum the dust, move that stack of useless junk elsewhere. You can lose over 200 calories per hour if you put your back on it.
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| Don't underestimate house-cleaning. Lose up to 200 calories per hour just by mopping the floor! |
2. Aerobics
This type of exercise primarily targets the hip, bum and legs which most
women want to tone up. It's also good for your cardiovascular health. Make sure you do it regularly. Just fifteen minutes of aerobics will take 200 calories off you.
3. Walking
This one is probably the easiest one to do and you may not realized that you're actually burning carbs while doing it. Make a few rounds in your house or go out to get some fresh air in the park. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you take the bus, get down a few stops earlier and walk rest of the distance. To get the most out of walking, try to walk faster than a stroll. However, even walking as slow as 2.5 Mph for an hour will burn off 200 calories.
4. Swimming
Another fun way to burn the calories. Swimming makes good work of most muscle groups in your body. If you increase the pace, you’ll get a good aerobic exercise with less strains on your joints. It's especially helpful if you have back or knee pain, but want to find ways to stay physically active. Going back and forth the length of the pool for half an hour burn around 400 calories.
Other articles in exercise:
- In the year 2008 physical inactivity was responsible for the deaths of 5.3 million. These deaths could be avoided if only people would take 150 minutes or more of moderate exercise weekly. Read more about physical inactivity and the problems it brings
- Ever find yourself in need of a push to get you up in the morning and do some physical exercise? Read more about how to make exercise easy and enjoyable
- A lot of seniors feel discouraged to do physical exercises because concerns about injury or falls. Sometimes a health condition such as heart disease and osteoarthritis can also prevent them from staying active. Read more about exercise for older adults and the elderly
