What are some good, fun workouts that I can do?

Question

I'm trying to lose a few pounds, flatten my stomach especially. I know you can't "spot reduce" but what are some workouts that would help me lose weight quickly? Would things like DDR (dance dance revolution) be good for cardio?

Answer 1

Here are a few ways to get a fun and safe cardio workout.

Go For A Walk - A good brisk walk, even for just 20 minutes, is a great place to start your cardio workout. It's even more fun if you have a friend, sibling or a pet to take with you. If you live in a cold or rainy climate, walking might not be the most enjoyable, but it's still an easy and safe way to get your cardio workout.


Kickboxing - Take some kickboxing lessons! Kickboxing is a sport that can give you a safe cardio workout, as well as improve your flexibility, balance and ability to kick butt! Talk to your P.E. teacher or someone at your local community center for more info on kickboxing programs.


Hip Hop Dancing - Shaking your booty can be a healthy and safe cardio workout. Dance along to a hip hop dance video or see about taking hip hop dance lessons. You may not get a bod like Usher or Janet Jackson overnight, but you'll be having fun and improving your fitness level.


Jump Rope - Jumping rope is a cardio workout you can do by yourself or with a group of friends. Jumping rope can give you as much of a cardio workout as running on a treadmill and you'll probably have more fun.


Dance Dance Revolution - I'm not a big fan of DDR but it can be a fun way to get a workout, especially if you live in a cold-weather climate and don't get much chance to exercise outside. Playing this dance video game with the stomp pad for 30 minutes can be a healthy and fun cardio workout.

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Answer 2

Try Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease and or Carmen Electra's Fit to Strip. Another fun workout is MTV's Pilates. That will really tone your tummy in no time.

Answer 3

I've taken Taekwon-do (a martial art) for years, and I think it's the best workout ever. You do tons of running and cardio, sparring, etc, and you learn something useful while you're doing it. Give it a try.

Answer 4

you can loose a lot of weight and have fun playing DDR since you're jumping up and moving really fast. crunches help too! for your stomach and i read in seventeen if you jump rope 10 min a night for a month you can loose 10 lbs jumping rope for 10 min = 30 min. of jogging =)

Answer 5

I'd recommend a pilates class. Pilates classes help you work your abs and pretty much all of your other muscles, they're peaceful and meditative like yoga, and the workouts can be very challenging or very easy depending on how much effort you put into it. Also, they improve your flexibillity.

Answer 6

read tips on some great workouts and home exercise to help you better on this site

Answer 7

RUN IS THE BEST WAY!WHEN U FEEL THAT DRY MOUTH FEELING SPIT.