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Fun Fat-Burning Activities That Don’t Feel Like Exercise!
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10. Volleyball
Volleyball, especially beach volleyball, makes for the most awesome full body workout that targets the shoulders, abs, legs and arms. You are constantly moving, squatting, jumping and diving. When you play this game in the sand, it works the legs even more and you burn many more calories. Even on a regular turf, volleyball is still wonderful exercise. Beach volleyball burns almost 300 calories in 30 minutes, which is equal to about running a 12-minute mile!
11. Snorkeling or Scuba Diving
If you are lucky enough to live near the beach, then scuba diving or snorkeling can be one of the most fun workouts. Both of these activities combine strength training and cardio, toning the entire body and burning tons of calories. Snorkeling can burn about 170 calories every 30 minutes and scuba diving, an almost unbelievable 400 calories in half an hour.
Both scuba diving and snorkeling have cardiovascular benefits without the strain, stress or sweat of typical exercise routines. Because you must work hard to push against the resistance of water just to move, these activates really work the abs, back, thighs and butt muscles. Snorkeling and scuba diving also let you to enter an entirely different world that can offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.
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12. Play with the Dog
If you have a dog (or two) you both stay in shape by walking and playing together. Try taking your dog for long walks both in the morning and at night. On weekends, or weeknights if you can, walk your dog to the local park and play fetch, wrestle or play Frisbee with your favorite furry friend. Be sure that you chase that ball as well so you don’t let Fido get all the exercise. Playing with your dog has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improve your mood.
Mixing up your routine makes life fun and exciting, and burns fat and tones muscles all in the name of fun and games. Isn’t life great? What are you waiting for? Go for it!
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