Ten ways to get fit
Ten ways to get fit
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How much exercise do I need?
The government recommends that children and young people get one hour of physical activity a day.
This activity should be of at least moderate intensity – in other words, you should work up a bit of a sweat and get slightly out of breath. But if you can manage something a bit more strenuous, then that's even better.
At least twice a week you should include activities to improve bone health, muscle strength and flexibility. Activities that are 'weight bearing' (in other words, where you are on your feet, rather than in water or on a bike) help build strong bones.
Exercise doesn't have to mean torturing yourself at the gym. Here are 10 ways to get fit while you have fun.
Martial Fitness
This is one of the best total-body workouts, helping you shed fat, build muscle, and even improve your concentration. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Football Academy
Whatever your skill level, from Drogba to donkey, a kick about is an excellent way to get in shape. A jumpers-for-goalposts game is good, but if you start a team you are guaranteed regular games, so that your skills and general fitness will quickly improve. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Orienteering
You are given the task to navigate cross-country with just a map, a compass and your instincts to aid you. It's like a giant treasure hunt: you’ve got to reach a series of checkpoints in the quickest time possible, so it exercises both your body and mind. Ray Mears, eat your heart out. Visit the Duke of Edinburgh webpage for more information.
Boxing
This is a great way to build up your upper body and get an all-round workout. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Street dance
Learn some of the breakdancing and hip-hop moves that you see in your favourite videos and get fit in the process. Plenty of organisations offer street-dancing classes all around the UK. Why not lace up your trainers and get moving? Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Basketball
Basketball is an easy way to work out because you can play solo, testing your shooting skills, or as part of a team. Height is obviously an advantage, but there are some very successful short players, such as Muggsy Bogues who, at 1.60m (5' 3") tall, is the shortest ever NBA player. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Wrestling
Forget Stone Cold, The Rock or Triple H, we are talking about real wrestling with professionals. You will learn a variety of moves that they only fake on the TV – are you up for getting in the ring? You never stop moving so you get a very intense workout, both burning fat and building muscle. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Turkish Dancing
Impress your friends and family on the dance floor and shock out with the lastest Turkish Dance moves! and get fit at the same time. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Table Tennis
If regular sports aren’t your thing you can still get in shape with a few flips and grinds. Table tennis gives you an intense workout, can increase your self-confidence and co-ordination skills. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
Trampoline
Jump your fitness to another level and have fun. Check out some projects like this running in Haringey now!
