One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is the resolution to “get into shape” or “stay fit”. Gym memberships sky rocket in the first few weeks after the new year, and dwindle as the year goes by. However, this doesn’t necessarily prove that people lose the drive to “get into shape”. A lot of people just don’t have the time to visit a gym, or the inclination to spend money on gym memberships. Thankfully, there are ways to get into shape without having to spend any money. The following are a few activities that anyone can engage in to stay in shape or get fit.
Soccer
Soccer is the most popular sport worldwide. There are over 4 billion fans of soccer around the globe, and many of them take up the sport as a vehicle for exercise as well. An estimate puts the number of soccer fans who practice the sport at over 500,000,000 people around the world. Practicing soccer is a great way to stay fit, as it involves a lot of running, which is a great cardiovascular and breathing workout. The strain soccer places on a player’s body is also a great strength-building exercise. Practicing the sport also activates leg and core muscles. It is by far the best way to stay fit. There is also the added benefit of soccer being a team sport. This will make it easy for newcomers to build friendships and relationships.
Soccer is also one of the biggest betting sports in the world. With the rapid advancements of computer technology online betting sites have become more common than ever. Most of these betting sites cover a wide range of sports, but soccer is by far the most popular on any of them. Online betting sites, more often than not, also include online casinos, where players can compete in their favorite games. Many of these sites, such as bet365 offer quite a few bonuses which make the game a lot more accessible to newcomers. For example, the bet365 no deposit bonus code 2022 is a great way to start your journey into the world of sports betting and online casinos.
Running
One of the most popular ways that people stay fit worldwide is through running or jogging. An estimate puts the number of joggers around the world at around 620 million, meaning jogging is, by far, the most popular fitness activity around the globe. Jogging is a great way to strengthen bones and muscles, as well as strengthen leg and core muscles. On top of that, running is one of the best and quickest ways to lose weight and burn calories.
Cycling
Another of the most popular ways to stay fit is cycling. According to a study done in 2015, around 42% of households in the entire world own a bicycle, and over 550,000,000 people actually ride bicycles actively. People who actively and often ride bicycles have been shown to have better cardiovascular activity, strengthen muscles (especially leg muscles), and is a great way to lose weight and burn calories after the winter holidays.
Swimming
Swimming is a hugely popular activity and a great way to stay in shape, as swimming activates the entire body, develops leg, arm, core, and shoulder muscles. On top of that, like most of the sports on this list, swimming is great for improving your cardiovascular health and doing an over-all, all-over body workout.
Martial Arts
A lot of people who want to stay fit or get in shape decide to take up some form of martial art. Taking up a martial art is actually a great way to get in shape, as most martial arts require a developed body, as well as a developed mind. Some of the most popular martial arts in the world include boxing, which is great for strength and muscle building, karate, which is great for a full-body workout, judo, which like boxing is great for strength building, but is also a great martial art to practice for self-defense reasons and tai chi, which is great for people who don’t want to fight, but want to train their body and mind, and improve their health.
Honorable Mentions
Apart from the activities mentioned above, there are tons of other ways that people can get fit. One of the most popular activities is simply going to the gym and hiring a personal trainer (though it is unnecessary, as free-to-use online websites offer tips and detailed tutorials on how to use most gym equipment.
However, for people who prefer to engage with others as well as have fun while exercising, some of the best sports to partake in are tennis, which is great for both physical and mental discipline, and is one of the best sports for people who want a little competition. Other fantastic sports in that vein are badminton, table tennis and squash.
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