Ten "Exercises" to Help You Lose Weight Without Going to the Gym

There are many ways to lose weight. A balanced diet, supplements, surgery, exercise. However, many find exercise to either be boring or hard. Mentally, it can be hard to say, "I am going to go running, today" or "I am going to the gym, today." However, these ten ways will get you exercising without the pressing thought of exercising. It's easier to say "Today I'll play a video game" than "Today, I'll do sit-ups," and it's much easier to say "I'm going dancing tonight" than "I'm going to run on a treadmill."

1. Playing Sports: Of course I'm stating the obvious, but sports are always a good way to keep active and lose weight. While some may be more athletic than others (soccer compared to bowling, for instance), all involve burning calories and increasing muscles. Suggestions on sports to play for weight loss include soccer, basketball, football, and ultimate frisbee (yes, it is an active sport.)

2. Martial Arts: Martial Arts vary in style and calorie burning, but for a sweat filled workout while having fun, Martial Arts is my favorite choice. Training both the body and mind to be sharp means not only exercise, but also discipline to help with diets. While the cardiovascular training may vary from school to school and style to style, one thing is for certain, learning this craft satisfies not only any mental craving for knowledge, but also the physical craving for fitness.

3. Yardwork: Not many people actually enjoy doing yardwork. Raking, mowing the lawn, and even cutting down trees are chores that have to be done. If they have to be done, then why not make the most out of it? Even though you hate raking, after doing it you are probably sweating. Yardwork, even the mandatory aspect of it, is hard work, and thus, burns calories. For added workout, get a regular lawnmower. One that isn't a vehicle, and doesn't push for you. It may be a pain in the rear end, but you'll notice your rear end will be getting smaller and smaller.