When you think of the phrase's "exercise" and "weight loss," images of people struggling through rounds of burpees in pools of perspiration, as shown on TV shows like The Biggest Loser, may come to mind. While rigorous workouts like jogging, deadlifting, and HIIT are all effective fat-burning and weight-loss methods, you don't have to go to extremes with your workout routine to shed a few pounds. In truth, there are a variety of good sorts of exercise that are disguised as "fun" but are effective weight-loss methods. Read on to find out what they are, as there are only a few of them.
1. Trampoline Jumping
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, a Harvard-educated physician and obesity expert, is a big believer in jumping on a trampoline (also known as "rebounding" in fitness parlance) to assist people to lose weight, especially obese people. She claims that the trampoline has a modest impact on joints. "Those who are overweight or have joint troubles due to their weight can benefit from using a fitness trampoline. It's also much fun to participate in!"
According to NASA, jumping on a trampoline is more effective than running at developing muscle mass, which helps you lose weight. Further research has discovered that rebounding benefits balance, back pain relief, blood sugar regulation, and weight loss.
2. Rock Climbing
In the mountains, a sportswoman with a lean fit physique climbs the rock for a workout. Climbing challenging moves, looking for grips, and overhanding.
You're probably aware that rock climbing appears to be difficult. You're well aware that it seems to be quite cool. But you probably didn't equate this upper-body-heavy activity with the words "weight loss" until now. But it's true: you may lose weight by working your way down.
Though there's a lot more to it, rock climbing is fundamentally a strength-training activity: You're continually working your primary muscle groups in the same way you would if you were lifting weights. More muscular growth means more calories burned, and fighting your way up a rock face will burn many calories. You'll strengthen your core, arms, glutes, and back. According to WebMD, "rock climbing is a fantastic method to lose a few pounds."
Have you ever noticed how all avid rock climbers are... skinny? Some of it is due to genetics, but some of it is because they enjoy climbing rocks. "Rock climbing is one of the most physically demanding sports," explains Rock Climbing Central. "As you mount the heights, you must use your hands and legs to lift and push your body higher."
3. Yoga
If you still believe yoga is just "stretching," you have a lot to learn. Yoga will sync your mind and body in ways that will ultimately help you lose weight, in addition to all of the things that great exercises do—most notably, burning calories and strengthening your muscles.
"Yoga connects the breath to the movement of the poses (asanas)," yoga instructor Alexandra Baldi told Women's Health UK. "This increased awareness fosters mindfulness and a stronger sense of intuition about your body, all of which are critical for weight loss, whether it's choosing smarter food choices or knowing when to back off to avoid too much cortisol in the body, which is a severe weight-loss drawback."
4. Golf
Whatever you think of the culture or the attire, Golf may be a great workout that can help you lose weight if you walk and carry your bag. Skilled Golf, a website headquartered in the United Kingdom, recently merged historical study data from Harvard University with other datasets to identify which of these more "leisure" activities are exceptionally good at burning calories in a more real-world situation. Skilled Golf says that an "average, healthy, and able-bodied person weighing approximately 155 lbs." would burn upwards of 1,640 calories if they walked a whole 18 holes while carrying their clubs, which takes about four hours.
5. Brisk Walking
Despite what you may have heard from any tough distance runners or weightlifters you know; walking is an efficient technique to reduce weight when combined with a good diet. Researchers who researched the benefits of walking on obese women discovered that exercise was notably successful at lowering belly fat while also increasing the body's insulin response, according to a study published in the Journal of Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry. Another study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that sedentary men and women between the ages of 40 and 65 might lose weight by walking for 12 kilometers once a week without changing their diets significantly.