Try these sports if you want to lose weight while having fun

• Many people struggle to lose weight since it involves our daily activities, from sleep to meals and exercise. 
• You have to burn at least 3,500 calories for you to lose one pound a week.
• There are several sports for weight loss that are easily accessible by most people. These sports will help you burn the excess weight as you have fun. 

Are you trying to lose weight? Well, there are several sports for weight loss that are easily accessible by most people. 

Many people struggle to lose weight since it involves our daily activities from sleep, the meals we eat and exercise. 

According to Virtua Health, you have to burn at least 3,500 calories for you to lose one pound a week. And spending hours working out will not necessarily produce the desired results. 

Hence, you don’t need a monthly gym membership or expensive equipment to lose weight.

Sports for weight loss will help you burn the excess weight as you have fun. 

1. Swimming 

All you need in this sport is a swimming pool to start losing weight while having fun at the same time. Swimming is a cardiovascular powerhouse that makes you work the whole body.

Swimming. Photo/ Indies Education.

The many swimming strokes help you gain fitness as you can literally shed hundreds of calories within one hour. 

Taking a few laps in the swimming pool can help in weight loss within a short period of time. Get a swimsuit and goggles, then visit the nearest swimming pool to start your weight loss journey. 

2. Running 

Running is widely recognized as one of the best sports for weight loss. When running, the weight will fall off naturally as you burn calories. 

For you to run safely, all you need is a pair of good sneakers. If you’re running for the first time after several months or years, it is advisable you try run-walk–run intervals.

Running. Photo/ Runkeeper.

Running for 30 minutes can help you burn up to 394 calories. 

3. Cross-country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is not accessible to everyone, but it’s undoubtedly one of the best sports for cardio and fat burning. 

Apart from losing weight, cross-country skiing also helps in relieving stress and clearing your mind. The top Nordic sport can help you burn over 850 calories.

Cross-country skiing. Photo/ Alyeska Resort.

4. Rock Climbing 

Rock climbing is a sport which involves climbing up, across or down natural rock formations. It is a physically and mentally demanding sport. 

Rock climbing may be intimidating to start, but it is one of the outside sports full of fun activities. 

When it comes to weight loss, rock climbing is one of the best sports. You’re sure to burn 320 calories per 30 active minutes.

Rock climbing sport. Photo/ REI.

5. Basketball 

Basketball is a fantastic team sport that makes working out so easy. It is best for weight loss when played in a group.

You can burn 345 calories when playing basketball. According to Virtua Health, the calorie burn is doubled in the process of facing off with other players. 

For maximum fun in the process of losing weight, all you need is a hoop and a ball. 

6. Cycling

Cycling is one of the best cardiovascular sports you need to try. When riding a bike, you’ll have fun while shredding the pounds. 

Bike riding also helps you look younger, increase brain power, boost your bowels and sleep more deeply.

A cyclist. Photo/Flipr

All you need is a bike and maybe a few friends to make the riding experience exciting. 

7. Taekwondo 

Taekwondo is a Korean form of martial arts which involves punching and kicking techniques. It is one of the leading sports for weight loss.

Taekwondo. Photo/ Kenya News Agency.

Taekwondo is a strengthening sport that helps improve muscle tone and increase overall flexibility. 

8. Kickboxing 

Many people know kickboxing as a combat sport which focuses on punching and kicking. Few people know that it is one of the best sports for weight loss. 

Kickboxing works your entire body with the main focus on your core, shoulders and arms. Apart from helping you lose weight, kickboxing is also a great cardio workout that boosts cardiovascular health. 

Some states of kickboxing include Savate, Sanda, Japanese kickboxing, Karate and Muay Thai.

Kickboxing training. Photo/ SwiftKick Martial Arts.