Weight Loss Tip #67 – Play badminton to lose weight

If you love playing sports, then you may participate in badminton to shed off those extra kilos. Badminton is an aerobic sport, which means that it helps your body burn the stored energy as fuel. It is a high-intensity physical activity which burns more calories in a short time. This sport gives you a complete body workout engaging every major muscle in your body. It especially works your inner and outer thighs, buttocks and calf muscles. By playing badminton just for 30-45 minutes, you can burn a significant amount of calories. Depending on your weight and your exertion levels, you can burn as much as 100-200 calories in a 30 minute session. You may also try these 25 fun and exciting ways to lose weight.

Playing badminton for a longer time will make you sweat and will thus, help you burn more calories. The amount of calories you burn while playing badminton also depends on the intensity of the play. If you choose to play doubles badminton, you will burn fewer calories as you won’t cover much of the court. Finding time for badminton five days a week can help you lose weight quickly.

Also do not forget to combine your badminton sessions with a healthy diet to lose weight more effectively. Make ensure that you are getting the carbohydrates and protein you need from your meals to maintain your energy reserves.

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