A lot of people tend to gain weight because they don’t lead active lifestyles. Almost 90% of people are said to be unhappy with their weight. The unfortunate thing is that gaining weight is far easier that losing it.
Not controlling the few pounds you gain over the past few months ends up being numerous pounds that just don’t seem to go away. And while most people spend a lot of money on gyms, they lack the proper motivation to help them get rid of unwanted weight.
They spend hours at the gym but don’t make healthy changes in their diet. No matter how many hours you spend on a treadmill, it won’t do you any good unless you get rid of junk food from your life.
Now, of course, there are people out there who can't afford to go to a gym. Such people decide that if they can't go to a fitness establishment, they can't lose weight. So, they refuse even to try exercising at home or don't know where to start.
Also, some people don’t like working out because they think it is boring.
The fact is that you need to burn calories to lose weight. According to science, cutting down 500 calories from your diet can help you lose a pound in a week.
To burn calories, you can go to a gym or have fun playing sports. Yes, there are sports that can help you achieve the toned physique you want. Not only will you have fun while playing such sports, you'll be burning calories to get rid of unwanted fat from your body.
The three sports that you can play to lose weight are:
- Running:
Running is one of the most efficient weight loss sports. You burn almost 800Kcal in an hour from running. It not only is a good sport for losing weight but it also works for healing joint pain by keeping you active.
You can start slowly and with time increase your speed and distance covered. You can run in a park or on a long road. Furthermore, you can also use a treadmill. Not only will running help you lose unwanted weight, but it will also help to improve your stamina.
Scared of taking the stairs because you think you'll run out breath? With routine running, you will be healthy enough to climb stairs without worrying about catching your breath afterward.
- Squash:
Squash can help you lose with too. This sport makes use of your entire body. It also urges you to stay focused if you wish to win a game of squash against someone. The good news is that you can also play squash if you don’t have a partner with you. Just remember to keep your pace up for it to be effective.
- Skipping rope:
Sounds familiar, right? Yes, it is exactly the same sport or game that we used to play as children. And you can still skip rope to lose unwanted fat. You can easily do it in a park or at home.
Skipping rope will help tone muscles all over your body. It will also aid in increasing your core strength. You can lose fat from your thighs, arms, and legs with this simple sport. Try making it competitive by skipping with your friend and seeing who is able to last longer.
You can even skip rope with your kids to increase the fun aspect of it.
Of course, there are numerous sports such as football, cycling, and more that can help you lose weight. The point is that you need to start a physical sport to help you get rid of unwanted fat. Also, make sure you maintain a proper diet for the said sport to have a positive effect on your body.
Note: Always make sure to do a short ‘warm up’ before any exercise.