Enjoy Yourself When Toning Your Body

February 1st, 2013 by GetFit

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get in shape without “exercising”? What if you could have all of the benefits of a fitness program without joining a gym membership or putting on a pair of running shoes? It is actually possible. There are some amazingly fun moves and activities that tone your body and you don’t need to wear spandex to do any of them!

Summertime Activities

When the sun is out and the air is warm, there’s no reason to stay inside. These four activities are fun ways to spend your summer days, and they’ll get you in shape fast.

* Riding your bicycle. You don’t need to put on a pair of bike shorts and ride the Tour de France to get great legs or glutes. Riding your bike casually around town is an excellent and very healthy activity. In addition with all of the cool cruiser bikes that are on the market, you can look great doing it too. Next time you need to run to the store, library or just want to get some fresh air, jump on your bike. You’ll have a wonderful workout while you’re out and about. Don’t forget to wear a helmet!

* Tennis. Tennis is actually great for the abdominals, back, shoulder and arm muscles. And if you’re playing someone with a great serve, you will get some legwork in also. Tennis is fun, not costly and it’s a social exercise. You can play a friend during lunch and both get a great workout in.

*Inline skating or skateboarding. Any activity that requires the human body to stay upright while balancing on wheels is going to be great for the core muscles. Additionally, both skateboarding and inline skating are good for shaping the rear end, thighs and lower legs. All that pushing off the ground so you can increase speed is an great muscle shaper.

* Swimming. Swimming is a good way to get a total workout. It gives you great tone from head to toe. And for the warm summer months it’s also an enjoyable way to cool off. Additionally, swimming is a wonderful aerobic exercise that strengthens your heart and lungs.

Wintertime Activities

When the days get cooler, we tend to head indoors. That’s okay. There’s lots of fun to have indoors also.

* Basketball. If you love team sports then it just doesn’t get much better than basketball. It’s very good for your whole body from your shoulders to your calves. Join a league or catch a pick-up game during lunch.

* Snowboarding or skiing. Head for the slopes for a great workout. You’ll strengthen your core, build strong legs and you can even get in a good aerobic workout. Cross-country skiing is in fact one of the highest calorie-burning activities you can do.

* Dancing. There’s something quite joyful about dancing. When you move your body you are not only in touch with that expressive side of yourself, you’re also getting in shape. It doesn’t matter what kind of dancing you enjoy. Square dancing, ballroom dancing or getting funky with some hip hop – it’s all good for your body, spirit and mind.

It doesn’t matter what the weather’s like; there’s always a fun way to tone your body without feeling like you’re “exercising.” Find an activity that you like to do, ask others to join you and have a blast getting in shape and toning your body.