Fun, Fun, Fun: The Best Exercises for Quick Weight Loss

The best exercises for quick weight loss in mybody types and ages.
opinion are activities that you enjoy because you willBicycling: You can see how much fun it is to ride a
be more apt to continue doing them over a longbike by watching children at play. They race, set up
period of time.obstacle courses, and go over jumps. I am not
Many people think that starting an exercise programsuggesting that you have to "pop wheelies" again like
will mean months of agony in front of them.you might have done in your younger days but it
However, staying active and being physically fit canmight be time to add bicycling to your regular work
and should be fun!out routine. Biking is a wonderful family activity; in
If you vary your exercise routine by choosingfact your kids will be thrilled if you suggest a "family
activities that you really enjoy, you will be more likelybike hike" this upcoming weekend.
to stick with it. Don't forget that movement doesn'tGolf: Ditch the golf cart and walk the course to reap
have be done in a gym, it can be done by addingthe benefits of this wonderful sport!
new activities or bumping up the intensity, or addingHiking: Hiking in the woods is one of my all-time
extra steps to almost anything you are doing.favorite exercise activities. It allows you to enjoy
The benefits of exercise and being active include:nature and a 180 pound person will burn
increased muscle tone, weight loss, stress relief, anapproximately 257 calories per half hour of trekking
increase in personal satisfaction, and of course it willthrough the woods.
improve your inner body as well. (heart, lungs, andGardening & Yard Work: Pushing a lawn mower
circulation)around the yard, pulling weeds, trimming the hedges,
My recommendations for the best exercises forraking leaves, and chopping wood are among the
quick weight loss include:many calorie burners you can do in your yard. This is
Dancing: Invite a few friends to go out for a night ofa win-win activity: a beautiful yard and a healthier you!
dancing. A person weighing 180 pounds can burnRacquet Sports: Grab a racquet and hit the courts!
approximately 193 calories after dancing at a nightYou can burn approximately 300 calories playing
club for 30 minutes. Last year I took a country lineracquetball or tennis.
dancing class which I enjoyed tremendously and I feltSkating: When was the last time you laced on a pair
the health benefits almost immediately.of skates? Rediscover this winter time activity and
My friend's daughter who is now in her 20's hasbring a child along for extra fun! This made me think
signed up to take ballet classes for the first time inof sledding. Wow, imagine the calories burned when
her life. If ballet or line dancing isn't your style look foryou walk your sled back up the hill!
dance classes and clubs in your community to include:The list of fun exercise activities can go on and on.
hula, belly dancing, tap, jazz, modern, ballroomTry some to figure out which are your personal best
dancing, Irish step dancing, and square dancing.exercises for quick weight loss...you might be
Dancing is a "feel-good" activity that is perfect for allsurprised at how much fun exercise can be!