Here are the top 10 outdoor workouts for burning body fat. Activity (for 30 minutes) 1. Swimming (crawl or butterfly): It may be the best outdoor workout you can do. The intensity makes a difference in calories burned, so it’s up to you how much you want to get out of it. Calories burned: 409 (155-lb person) / 488 (185-lb person) 2. Rock Climbing (ascending): You can get an excellent workout climbing any gradient, whether or not you utilize your hands. Calories burned: 409 (155-lb person) / 488 (185-lb person) 3. Water polo: If you have access to a pool, organizing a game of water polo can be a lot of fun and an amazing workout. It’s great for families, because you can play polo in shallow water with kids. Calories burned: 372 (155-lb person) / 444 (185-lb person) 4. Bicycling (12–13.9 mph): Make this workout as intense as you want by going hard on hilly terrain or coasting through level, scenic areas. Just remember to wear a helmet and ride safely. Calories burned: 298 (155-lb person) / 355 (185-lb person) 5. Running (5 mph; 12 min/mile): If it’s not too hot, running or jogging can be a pleasant experience this time of year. Just don’t hoof it to an ice cream parlor and call it even. Calories burned: 298 (155-lb person) / 355 (185-lb person) 6. Beach volleyball: A great workout that also gets you a nice tan. But be sure to use tanning lotion with an SPF of at least 30. Calories burned: 298 (155-lb person) / 355 (185-lb person) 7. Soccer: This is “running with a purpose” and perfect for the whole family. It burns a lot of calories, unless you take the easy way out and play goalie. Calories burned: 260 (155-lb person) / 311 (185-lb person) 8. Rollerblading: Have an adventure while enjoying aerobic exercise that strengthens your lower body, especially the glutes. Calories burned: 260 (155-lb person) / 311 (185-lb person) 9. Hiking (cross-country): A simple walk in the woods or through a national park is a terrific way to burn calories while enriching your day with the serenity and wonder of nature. Calories burned: 223 (155-lb person) / 266 (185-lb person) 10. White-water rafting: Like canoeing and kayaking, rafting gives you an aerobics burn while strengthening your shoulders and arms. Calories burned: 186 (155-lb person) / 222 (185-lb person) Don’t forget to keep hydrated. Whenever getting physical in summer heat, remember to drink plenty of water, and if you feel overheated, fatigued or thirsty, stop what you’re doing and cool down. Thirst is a lagging indicator of dehydration, so don’t wait until your mouth is dry before replenishing fluids. Plan ahead and make sure you have plenty of water on hand for any outdoor activity. More here:
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 21:06:15 +0000
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