As winter poses a problem for those wanting to remain physically active, there are still sports one can do indoors to stay fit towards the end of the year.
At this time of year, we tend to enter a form of hibernation and want to stay warm at home. However, for those who want to remain active at this time, the confines of the inside present a certain set of challenges., so here are five indoor sports than one can do to stay fit.
Dance
Dancing, for some people, is more than an activity, it's a passion. Dancing in the evening with friends, taking dance lessons, whether alone or with a partner, can be expressive and hugely enjoyable. You can also just enjoy dancing at home, following the rhythm of the music or following online tutorials. In any case, dancing allows you to give your heart a workout and improve your balance.
Dancing also helps us build muscle and repeating our movements several times helps us to improve our motor coordination. To work on your cardio, some types of dance are better suited than others, such as Zumba which has a fairly high rhythm. Do not hesitate to dance whenever you want, it helps tone our bodies and on top of that, it's fun!
Swimming
Last summer, you probably spent a lot of time in the water, and we understand that you already miss it. So, why not go to the pool near your home to swim a few laps? If you suffer from knee or back problems, swimming is a low impact sport that does not deliver shocks to your body, so you can practice it without worry.
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Swimming allows you to burn a lot of calories in a short time. Indeed, if you swim for an hour, you can lose up to 900 calories. For those chilly days, you can also imagine that you are in a pool somewhere in the sun It will make things easier!
The exercise bike
You love cycling but the weather no longer allows you to go for fun rides in nature with your family? So why not take up the exercise bike? You won't see beautiful scenery scrolling by, but you can replace the beauty of nature with a screen with your favourite series. In this way, you combine sport and entertainment.
This type of cycling allows you to adjust certain parameters to measure your progress. Cycling indoors will also allow you to work on cardio and therefore take care of your heart. What's more, it will help you lower your cholesterol.
Yoga
Are you naturally a very stressed person? Are you easily anxious or simply unable to decompress from your workday? Then maybe yoga would be a good choice for you. This discipline will allow you to be more zen. The advantage is that you can practice it at home, without having to go out and brave the bad weather.
You simply need to get a mat and then you can settle down. Little by little, you will begin to practice different postures and adopt different breathing techniques. Yoga is an excellent sport for relieving stress and improving flexibility. So, do yoga and rediscover the body and energy of your younger years while easing your mind.
Le Hiit (High Intensity Interval Training)
This is a sport for experienced athletes. Indeed, if you are just starting out or if you have not done sports for years, it would be better not to start with this sport right away. Hiit is actually a fitness practice that allows you to push your limits. It involves repeating intense efforts over a short period of time. This technique is used to gain or maintain muscle mass while melting fat. The advantage of this type of sport? A session lasts on average between ten and thirty minutes.
