Dont like to exercise? Heres what else you can do to stay fit – The Indian Express

From dancing to trekking and skipping, pick your favourite. (Source: Getty/Thinkstock)

Not everyone is a fan of sweating it out in the gym. But, working out is a prerequisite to staying fit and healthy. According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, there is a deadly association between sitting for long hours and diseases like coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even cancer. So how do people maintain a balance? While living a sedentary life is frowned upon, now more than ever given lifestyle diseases are on a steady rise a gym membership doesnt have to be an absolute solution, either. Here are some alternative ways you can keep healthy.

Brisk walk

Walking as many steps as you can, as fast as you can. You can designate a certain time when you can indulge in this activity. If you are not a walker, start today. Step out of the house and get started. After a few days, you will realise the great difference it has made to your health. The best part about this workout it, it is free of cost, and all you need is a bit of will.

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Dance

This fun activity ensures you stay in the best of health while having mad fun. If you are a music lover and love tapping your feet, go all out. In fact, include your friends and family and make this a fun activity. Pick whichever form you enjoy and your body will thank you for it.

Go trekking

Especially when you are out travelling. Travel often and explore the place on foot. You will get to lose calories while on vacation which is no joke and also get to know the place and its people better. What can be more joyful than this?

Jump rope

This can be misconstrued as a serious workout session. But remember the time when as a kid, you would indulge in this activity for hours on end? This full-body workout promises to keep your bones and muscles healthy. And there is no age to get back to it. Get yourself a rope and start skipping today.

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Exercise in bed

Do some activities in bed: stretch yourself and do some yoga. You can also try to do some planking, and not worry about falling. These activities can be done early in the morning before you begin your day.

It is but obvious that the aforementioned points should be followed in tandem with a healthy diet. If you have the habit of eating unhealthy, these fun workouts sessions will not do anything for your body.

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Dont like to exercise? Heres what else you can do to stay fit - The Indian Express