There is nothing better than being in great physical shape. You look
attractive to yourself, and to your partner, not to mention how you
light up every party. So look and feel on top of the world by trying out
these exercises which will help you burn at least 200 calories daily.
Qigong: These exercises involve various breath control techniques, meditation and relaxation. It is similar to pranayama. While doing Qigong,
the practitioner spends little energy, but at the end of a session
there is profuse perspiration, little elevation in blood pressure, but
increased levels of energy.
Budokon: If you enjoy yoga but are also in love with the high-intensity kickboxing class across the hall, try a fusion class like Budokon (bu-do-kon) and get hip with the Hollywood crowd.
Spinning: This is a relatively new phenomenon, which is performed on a specialised cycling machine. The classes take place in a fitness studio with specialised lights and music that create an upbeat atmosphere.
Aerobics:
A great form of exercise to fast paced racy music makes you lose enough
calories. Whether it is for 45 minutes daily or every three days,
there's something about aerobics that will bring a smile on your face.
Yoga:
Whether it is power yoga, artistic or ashtanga yoga, the lightness of
body, serenity and bliss you feel will keep you hooked for ever. You may
never want to try out another form of exercise ever.
Hooping:
A form of aerobic exercise, it uses the hula hoop and has moved from
being a toy to being a dance and exercise aid. It is fun, childlike, and
meditative, all of which make it good for the spirit.
Walking: 20 minutes of brisk walking
everyday will make sure you don't put on an ounce of weight. It will
keep you in such great shape that you wouldn't ever feel the need to go
on a diet!
Dance:
The best form of exercise, it helps you lose plenty of weight apart from
keeping you lithe! US research shows that a vigorous dance class can
burn as many calories as a gym workout. Calories danced away per hour:
Ballroom: 180-480; Belly dancing: 180-300; Jive/swing dance: 250-400
Salsa: 400.
Jump rope:
Single-rope freestyle jump roping is one sport that is increasingly
becoming famous among fitness freaks, both as a competitive activity and
a way to increase strength, balance and cardio-respiratory endurance.
Aero boxing:
The workout involves a combination of aerobic exercises with boxing
techniques and has been formulated for the first time to help people
stay fit.
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