Exercising is one of the most popular New Year resolutions that fail before they can be acted on. Sedentary lifestyle and the emerging lifestyle diseases have made people realize the importance of exercising. Simple aerobic exercises can make a big huge difference to one’s health.
However, if exercises like brisk walking, jogging or cycling are not really helping then one can try these enticing ways of exercising which don’t just make exercising fun but also improve aerobic skills.
1. Jump Rope
This is one thing everyone has tried as kids. Jumping rope is one exercise that needs no special skill or equipment. It can be done just about anywhere and above all is inexpensive. The only requirement is a good pair of shoes, jump rope, a little practice and some patience. It is important to bear in mind that this is a high impact exercise and a little practice before starting the exercise is recommended.
2. Burpees
This is a kind of exercise where one squats on the floor and then jumps to a plank position, jumping in and standing up. Now this is an extremely difficult exercise and needs a good amount of practice before doing it on a regular basis. A good pair of shoes, lots of practice and a strong will is a must. This is one effective cardio exercise which helps burn a lot of calories.
3. Water Aerobics
This is one type of exercise getting a lot of attention these days. This form of exercise is mainly resistance training. Exercises are done in shallow waters like in a swimming pool. It is quite popular among women and the older people since it is a fun activity with music. This mainly helps build up endurance and stamina.
4. Kickboxing
Kickboxing is another interesting form of exercise where kicking, punching and a combination of the two are done against the air or a bag. The benefits of this exercise is that it doesn’t need any equipments and along with burning up a good number of calories can also help kick off aggressions. One requires having a basic knowledge of kicks and punches to pursue kick boxing. This fun form of exercise is again a great way of burning calories, however, the intensity matters.
5. A walk or a jog in the open
Going for a jog or doing some pace walking out is a great exercise. The benefits of this are along with exercise, one also gets enough fresh air. A good pair of shoes is all that one requires. A jog in the park is fine, but on the open road care should be taken to avoid the vehicles passing by.
Aerobic exercises have their own benefits. They help in improving the overall health and well being of the individuals doing these exercises. There are a lot of ways by which one can make exercising fun; it could be by adding a hint of music or adding a variation to the exercise. No matter what kind of exercise one pursues, it is mandatory to include exercise in the daily routine.
I’m a big fan of water aerobics. It is a great way to get in shape without worrying about injuring yourself. I’ve been lucky to have an indoor pool nearby and am able to enjoy it two or three times a week. I highly recommend it.
I love step aerobics. I find it to be the best option for me. It’s fun and interesting and I really like that I can get my heart rate up, without the impact you see in so many other types of aerobics. Even though it’s low impact, it can be really high intensity. I also love that it works ALL the muscles in your legs because of the lateral moves and twists and turns. It also really works your core, again because of the twists and turns you have to keep you core engaged in order to keep your balance. It also helps tone your arms which a lot of aerobic activities don’t do. Most importantly for me, it’s FUN and because of that, I do it more often and it improves my outlook on life.
I find aerobic to be a quick fat burner and lose weight. A long with some great music you can get those pounds off fast. Oh yeah, I forgot it is also a great stress reliever.