However, there are some exercises you can do, to get it good shape without having to worry about getting tired. In this article, we’ll give you five super-easy workouts that you can do that won’t make you sweat. Not only will you start getting in shape afterwards, but you’ll also begin to enjoy doing it for the long run. Let’s get started!
Yoga.
Besides just being a calming stretching routine, yoga has some incredible benefits that can help you get in shape while also improving your health. Stretching areas such as your back, legs, shoulders, and so forth lead to increased flexibility, so that you can move more easily around the house and go on with your day-to-day activities without feeling tense or tight.
It also enhances your posture, so no more of that awful slouching position! In addition, yoga has also been shown to lower heart rate, decrease inflammation and stress levels, and also give you that energy boost when you’re feeling particularly sluggish during the afternoon slump; it has also been shown to build immunity, so as to prevent sickness, and also fight against depression. Mentally, it increases positive feelings while it also makes you feel more calm and in control of your body. So don’t wait a minute longer ; get a yoga mat, and start doing those stretches!
Light jogging.
Granted, you might think any form of jogging, let alone running, is too much of an effort, let alone making you sweat by the first half-mile. While there’s a little bit of sweating involved in jogging, it’s nowhere as near as that of high-intensity, long-distance runs. Better yet, you don’t necessarily have to continuously jog to get the health benefits; even pairing it with some power-walking will do the trick! In other words, light jogging means going at a pace which exerts 50 percent or less of your energy; doing so will not only make you less likely to get tired easily, but also help you run longer distances, thereby burning more calories and whittling that waistline. Even better, it can be done anywhere: you may choose to go for a light jog around the block or do a few laps around the track. Either way, you’re moving your body without having to exert too much energy while also getting the cardiovascular benefits from doing so. Pretty soon, you’ll have toned legs in no time!
Line dancing.
You might associate line dancing with country music and, especially if you’re not particularly a fan of the music genre, you might be put off by the idea of dancing to it. While this specific activity certainly has had its roots in country music, it has over the years evolved to encompass other types of music, from jazz to pop to even Salsa. Nowadays, there’s a variety of different music that you can line dance to, while also not having to worry about sweating profusely at the end. Essentially, line dancing has only a few positions, called “walls;” they determine which direction you face, as well as how often you switch from side to side. Ranging from the one-wall dance to the four-wall dance, you can perform a multitude of creative steps while also enjoying the music and company. Line dancing is also a social thing, so you can also even make friends with fellow line dancers in the process!
Tai chi.
Known as the “slower version of martial arts,” tai chi is a type of exercise that originated in China and combines sport with dance to create an elegant flow of self-expression, while also promoting health benefits in the process. Just like with yoga, tai chi helps to alleviate stress and depression, and it can also even reduce chronic pain in the muscles and joints, which is especially useful as you get older. It also provides increased flexibility and also better balance so that you can strengthen your core muscles and keep your body stable and able to take on any forces that might knock you down- literally and figuratively. Besides its physical benefits, tai chi offers improved mindfulness, so as to keep you calm and concentrated; it’s a great way to detach yourself from other activities (e.g. work, chores, paying bills, etc.) and instead focus on the moment of practicing an art that allows you to express yourself without judgment, as well as offering many rewards for being patient and strong-willed in body and mind.
Pilates.
Many of us have probably heard the word “Pilates” tossed around everywhere in the fitness world, but just what is it exactly? In essence, Pilates is a type of exercise that targets certain areas of the body—the core, back, joints—in low-impact way. Specifically, it focuses on workouts that enhance flexibility, promote muscle strength, and even improve your back posture. Even more so, doing Pilates doesn’t require you to get a lot of equipment, as you only need a solid, stable mat for just about any exercise for this particular one. You might find that many hard-core, professional athletes do Pilates on the side to complement their training sessions, but don’t let them intimidate you into doing it yourself. In fact, anyone from a beginner to a professional can take part in Pilates, with varying workouts geared towards your level. With that said, give it a go; you won’t regret it!
Take-away message
If you hate the idea of sweating while working out, then you don’t have to let that stop you from getting in shape. There are many workouts that result in minimal sweat while also working out your muscles efficiently. From yoga to light jogging to tai chi, the possibilities for getting into good shape with less sweat are endless. Featured photo credit: 5 Super Simple Exercises That Won’t Make You Sweat via causeiloverunning.com
