Playing sports is good for your health and We recommends a series of activities to find harmony and well-being. But playing sports is also and above all a way to burn calories ! What are the best fat-burning sports ?
How do you know if the rugby course you’ve been dreaming of enrolling in will also help you lose weight?
Find out how many calories each sport burns!
1 – Fat-burning sport: cross-country skiing
How many calories?
Vigorous activity: 1125 Kcal/hour
Moderate activity: 545 Kcal/hour.
Why? Here is the first one we encounter in the ranking of fat burning sports. Cross-country skiing is a sport that uses all the muscles. The colder it is, the more the body burns calories to warm up. So you still have time to book a trip to the mountains to get back in shape!
For whom? For those who practice sports during the year and are in good physical condition . If you want to practice it for the first time this winter, book a teacher for the first lessons.
2 – Cycling
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 570 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 850 Kcal/hour.
Why? Because cycling works your muscles, your leg joints and your abdominal belt . It is a fat burning sport that is great for increasing your respiratory and cardiac capacity. You can do it all year round, even by organizing pleasant walks during the weekend.
For whom? It is suitable for everyone, men and women , except those with joint problems, and it is possible to practice it even if you have not done physical activity for a long time. For those who are very overweight it is preferable to running because the body and joints suffer less trauma. It is definitely the sport to choose for those who want to get back into shape without suffering!
3 – Running
How many calories?
850 Kcal/hour (running at a speed of 8 min per mile, or 5 min per km: one mile equals 1.6 km)
Why? Running works almost all the muscles and significantly strengthens the heart… because, as you know, the heart is also a muscle! This fat-burning sport is recommended for those – men and women – who have stomach problems and who, despite the diet , cannot get rid of it.
For whom? For those who have no joint problems and have a healthy heart!
If you want to take up this sport and have not practiced any physical activity for a long time, the advice is to undergo a visit to the cardiologist .
The first week can be tiring because it is not so easy to find your own rhythm but after some time those who practice jogging claim to feel a sensation of pleasure in running.
Certainly, a fundamental factor is to practice running regularly, of course without forcing: for the first week we recommends running only once, remembering the stretching exercises before and after the session, the second week you can plan 2 sessions and then get to 3 sessions in the third week. The more often you run, the less tired you feel.
4 – Rugby
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 680 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 715 Kcal/hour.
Why? Because rugby is a complete sport that requires power and strength. Those who practice it develop a lot of muscle mass.
You run with acceleration, you tackle your opponents, you throw yourself into the fray: fun is guaranteed if you are not afraid!
Finally, rugby develops a lot of mental strength :
- instinct to fight and challenge
- desire to overcome one’s limits
- tactical reflection
- ability to act at the right time.
For whom? There are many fans of oval ball and it is wrong to think that it is a sport exclusively for men.
On the contrary, there are more and more women who are falling in love with this sport and there are many women’s clubs.
5 – Jumping rope
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 680 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 815 Kcal/hour.
Why? The benefits are many! Jumping rope puts you in a good mood. It is also a practical sport that can be done anywhere, all you need is a rope in your bag. In winter, when it rains, you can practice it at home and in spring at the park.
The benefits are numerous :
- improves balance
- the resistance
- It also helps posture.
For whom? For everyone, men and women , except those who are very overweight and have joint problems, back problems and heart problems.To find the ideal size , pass the rope under your feet, position yourself exactly halfway along its length, grab the handles and pull them upwards until they reach maximum extension: if the handles reach your chest, the rope is the right size, otherwise it is too short.
6 – Fat-burning sport: squash
How many calories?
On average 820 Kcal/hour.
Why? It is a complete fat burning sport that strengthens the heart, improves muscle elasticity and develops reflexes.
For whom? For athletes and for those who do not have cardiovascular problems because the practice of squash causes cardiac accelerations.
This sport also requires great concentration, so I recommend you start with tennis before trying this activity, if you have never practiced it.
However, it is ideal for those who are in good health and feel the need to let off steam and relax!
7 – Boxing
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 615 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 815 Kcal/hour
Why? Boxing is good for the body and the spirit .
Boxing is a complete sport that harmoniously develops muscles, increases resistance, improves reflexes and agility. It requires a lot of energy because you are always moving.
For whom? For men and women who like to anticipate, dodge and strike. Avoid if you have heart or vision problems . This sport is recommended for nervous people who need to let off steam. It is also excellent for learning self-control and overcoming fears.
8 – Swimming
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 545 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 680 Kcal/hour
Why? Swimming slims the body by lengthening the muscles, mainly the legs, arms and abdominals.
Being immersed in water makes the work easier because you feel light but be careful: the muscles still work hard because the pressure of the water intensifies the effort.
For whom? For everyone! Yes, swimming is the ideal sport to burn fat and slim your figure.
No trauma to the joints and the possibility of practicing it at your own pace!
Those who are very overweight will be able to burn many calories while feeling less tired because the water lightens the weight of the body.
9 – Climbing
How many calories?
Moderate activity: 540 Kcal/hour
Vigorous activity: 750 Kcal/hour.
Why? Because it develops strength and endurance, the arms that are not used to being so stressed have to support the weight of the body and therefore the number of calories burned skyrockets.
Climbing, both indoors and outdoors , increases agility and flexibility and develops concentration.
For whom? For people who do not have joint problems.
However, it is not recommended for those who are very overweight because they would feel too tired.
It is great for those suffering from depression or for people who have low self-esteem , because the goal of climbing is to overcome one’s limits.
10 – Rowing
How many calories?
Vigorous activity: 580 Kcal/hour
Moderate activity: 650 Kcal/hour.
