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Fun Methods to Keep fit

To lose weight, you actually need to discover ways to get in shape and keep fit. There are unlimited methods to do that of course, and only a few of them are enjoyable or simple. This article is going to focus on 1 or 2 FUN methods to get in shape, because if you at least enjoy the physical activities you do everyday you will be more certain to stick with them long term.

– Rock-climbing

One of the most effective paths to tone and bolster your body is with a sort of resistance exercise, and rock-climbing is without doubt one of the more challenging (yet fun) sorts of resistance exercise. You climb up the face of a rock wall (either natural or artificial), and it requires a lot of upper and lower body strength and balance. Check to confirm if you have got an indoor rock-climbing wall at a health club near you. These are ideal for noobs because you have pros there to lead you, and safety equipment to prevent injuries.

– Rollerblading

Rollerblading can be a lot more fun than bare walking or jogging. Did you ever roller-skate when you were younger? Rollerblading is analogous apart from the wheels on the skates are lined up one behind the other (like the blade of an ice skate), instead of two in front and two in back. This will make it much harder to keep your balance, but that often means it helps improve your fitness level! You may want to practice carefully in your back yard or drive before you try to go out rollerblading in busy locations.

– Wii Sports

My, how far we’ve come! Computer console games are actually good for you now? If you have not yet heard, there's a fun games console called the Wii, and it’s interactive. You hold the controllers in your hands and when you move, your “Mii” character on the screen moves too. That makes it simple for you to take part in virtual boxing matches, golfing games, archery tournaments, dance competitions, surfing, tennis, and other fun physical activities. And YES, you can burn a ton of calories playing these games!

– Try different workout classes

If you have a giant health club near your house, inquire about a short-term membership so you can check out varied classes they offer. You may want to try things like kickboxing, yoga, step aerobics, kettlebell workouts, bellydancing, various kinds of self-defense skills – there are so many sorts of classes you can try! If you don't have a huge health club nearby, or if they don't offer differing kinds of classes, look in the yellow pages of your phone book for smaller dance and martial arts studios. Most of them may offer assorted sorts of physical activities you can try.

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FAQ – What Is My Ideal Weight?

Before you determine a goal weight and set off on your weight loss journey it is critical that you find the answer to one important question: What is my ideal weight?

It is common for people to latch onto one number and aim for that as a goal weight or to just go by their lowest weight in the past. The problem with this is that most will be unable to ever reach a weight they maintained in younger years, or they will reach it but find it impossible to maintain. Your body changes as you age so it’s important to assess a realistic goal for where you stand right now.

The most common tools used to determine your ideal weight at your current age and height are the body mass index (BMI) calculator and the standardized weight chart. Both can be found online for free. Your BMI is actually a number that will place you somewhere along a continuum ranging from underweight to obese.

Seeing where you fall on the BMI scale may be difficult right now, but it will give you a general idea of where your weight needs to be to fall within the healthy range. You can get the same basic information from a weight chart.

Even more accurate than the scale and BMI is your waist to hip ratio. This will give you a general idea of where you stand right now and how far you need to go, without giving you an actual number. Just measure your hips and your waist and then divide the hip measurement by the waist. Ideally, women should strive for around 0.80 and men for around 0.95.

It is important to note that the amount of muscle in your body will change your shape and can make you appear lighter and thinner even at a less than ideal weight. The BMI and weight charts are not completely accurate because you can be totally healthy at higher weight than the chart predicts, if you have enough lean body mass.

So, ask yourself this question before you start setting goals: what is my ideal weight? The answer will help you aim for something that can actually be achieved.