How to Jazz Up Your Fitness Routine With Childish Activities

Does exercise have to be boring and monotonous to be effective? The reality is you can burn just as many calories engaging in lighthearted, fun exercise activities as you can pedaling away on an exercise bike in a gym. In fact, you'll probably lose more with stimulating exercise because you'll be having so much fun you won't want to stop.

Why not go back in time to your childhood and consider some alternative ways to get thin and lose weight. Here are a few ideas.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Exercise With a Hula Hoop.
   
   Did you know that vigorous twisting using the hula hoop for eight minutes is equivalent to running an eight minute mile? You can bet it's a lot more fun too. Exercise with a hula hoop not only burns calories, which can help you lose weight, but also gives you an excellent cardiovascular workout. Plus, it strengthens the core muscles of the trunk and abdomen while still toning your legs. If you're looking for a truly fun way to get thin, this might be it.

2. Dance to a Different Beat.
   
   Vigorous dancing not only burns calories but gives you an excellent cardiovascular workout. Why not dance to some fast, silly, childhood music? The fast tempo will inspire you to work harder and it won't feel a bit like work. If you're looking for a truly fun and inspiring way to get thin, you'll enjoy this fast, fluid workout.

3. Make a Date With a Bicycle.
   
   Bicycling can be an exhilarating and rewarding way to get thin and lose weight. There's something very liberating about feeling the cool breeze whipping your hair around as your explore the country side. The scenery is always changing which keeps your workout interesting. Plus, bicycling at a moderate pace burns around 500 calories per hour. Not bad for an hour of what could be sheer pleasure.

4. Jump on a Mini Trampoline.
   
   This is another exercise that can potentially burn more calories than jogging. Studies have shown that an hour spent jumping enthusiastically on a mini-trampoline burns more calories than an hour spent jogging. Trampoline jumping also helps to strengthen your cardiovascular system and lowers your blood pressure. Many people report this is an excellent exercise not only for losing weight but also for relieving stress.