Have you been exercising enough lately? Even though we spend most of our time at home, it’s important that we stay healthy with plenty of exercise and nutritious meals. To encourage everyone to stay fit without leaving the house, here are 6 inexpensive indoor sports to enjoy with your family. You don’t need expensive equipment to exercise. All you need is a little twist to make it fun and more enjoyable.
Here are 6 inexpensive indoor sports to enjoy:
Yoga
Yoga has always been an extremely healthy activity to enjoy for all ages. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional athlete, or you simply want to enjoy some light exercise with your family and children, yoga is the go-to activity. All you need is a yoga mat and the right attire. There are plenty of YouTube videos to follow and free yoga apps to download, so there’s no excuse not to try!
Yoga generates a unique light, charisma and aura all its own.
— Dominique Loreau, L’art de la simplicité
Dance
Depending on the intensity, dancing can burn as many calories as running. For those who aren’t a fan of jogging, dancing can be a great alternative. According to a study conducted at the University of Brighton, a 30 minute session of contemporary dance can burn up to 534 calories (slightly more than running for 30 minutes). So crank up your stereo with upbeat music and start dancing for a healthier and more fit body!
Rope Skipping
Rope skipping is another exercise to enjoy both indoors and outdoors. It not only helps you strengthen your body but also helps you burn calories. And if you’re bored of the usual rope skipping, you can always throw in different variations. With practice, you can eventually add moves and tricks that you see in competitive skipping. It can make exercise more fun and also give you a few party tricks to show off!
If you’re interested, here is a beautiful video of Vivien Vajda with her spectacular rope skipping skills.
Hula Hooping
Hula hoops are not only for children to play around in the backyard. It can also be an inexpensive sport enjoyed by adults both indoors and outdoors. Hula hooping is the perfect sport to strengthen your core muscles as you circle your hips to keep the hoop around your waist. Besides slimming down your waist, it can also improve your balance and give you better control of your body.
Table Tennis
Prepare your bats, set up the table and you’re good to go! Table tennis is a popular indoor sport that can be played as a social game or even a competitive match for those who like a nice challenge. Some benefits of playing table tennis include: improving hand-eye coordination as well as reflexes. This sport can also prevent joint injuries while strengthening your body. Do keep in mind that your surrounding should spacious enough so you won’t bump into an expensive vase or hit the corner of a table.
Juggling
Some people might disagree that juggling should be considered a sport. But juggling has always brought various benefits, including that of health. It not only burns calories but also tones your upper body from all the juggling. Besides improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time, juggling can also improve spatial awareness as well as concentration. This indoor sport not only works out the body but also the mind. With practice, anyone can enjoy these benefits through juggling.
For those who are interested in learning how to juggle, here is a tutorial by Josh Horton.
To Conclude
Health is not only an absence of sickness: it means possessing and expending vitality.
— Dominique Loreau, L’art de la simplicité
Don’t wait until you’re ill to realize how important your health is. Take proper steps each day to ensure that your mind and body receives the right treatment to keep you in your top condition. Make use of your creativity if you need to. Start practicing healthy habits and exercise regularly at home. One day you will thank yourself for maintaining your health. Let’s stay healthy and stay strong together!
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