Published By: Mumpy Chakraborty

Amazing Alternatives to Exercise that people should start doing

Fun activities that are great alternatives to traditional exercise

Most people run away from the word ‘Exercise’ when it comes to fitness. They are ready to cut on food, they are ready to use supplements, but exercise is the only thing that makes them lazy. Because exercise needs more dedication, physical strain and more sacrifices, thus for a procrastinator it's one of the hardest ways to follow.

But whatever may be the case, one thing that we cannot ignore is the fact that exercise is the most effective way when it comes to fitness. Whether you want to lose weight or gain it, or you just want to feel more flexible and energetic, exercise is the most effective way to do so along with healthy d people who are unwary about exercise? Don’t they deserve to be fit? If that is the question in your mind too, then don’t worry there is also a solution to this problem. There are some alternative exercises that people can try out if they feel exercising is no fun. These alternatives are as effective as exercises and will just not help you get fit but will also help you in developing more skills. Some of these alternatives are:

Cycling

Cycling is the most fun alternative to hardcore traditional exercises. Whereas today cycling is a part of exercises in gyms, but we are not talking about cycling inside a gym. The best way to cycle is by replacing your daily transportation with a bicycle. Wherever you go, just go on your bicycle, whether it’s going to the grocery store or going out with friends or going to the office. Benefits associated with cycling are way more than you think, from increasing cardiovascular fitness to muscle strength and flexibility, joint mobility and releasing stress. Cycling keeps you fit both physically and mentally.

Swimming

Swimming is another and one of the most effective alternatives to exercise. It doesn’t only strengthen your muscles and increases joint mobility and makes you more flexible but it also helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.

Swimming is not just a sport but a life skill which everyone must learn.

 Playing sports

Playing sports is another fun activity that keeps you healthy and fit. Whether it is football, basketball, cricket, tennis or any other sports all of them require great physical activity which helps you develop more stamina and flexibility. It also helps you develop some of the psychological skills like coordination, self-motivation, positive attitude, etc.

Gardening

Gardening is both good for your mental and physical health. Gardening also requires a bit of physical activity which is similar to aerobic exercises. It also gives you exposure to vitamin D, decreased dementia risk and boosts your mood.

Dancing /Hula Hooping

Dancing or hula hooping both develops flexibility in you. Both of them require a huge amount of fitness, strength and core muscles to do those moves and helps you in toning up abs, legs and arms.