Weight Loss Benefits from Team Sports

For people who aim to lose weight, gaining athletic abilities such as physical agility, stamina, and strength (Oh, and don't forget the ripped body) are factors that motivate them to keep working hard to get in the best physical shape of their life. Recreational sports help improve a person’s fitness level and as a result they acquire a healthy mind and body. No wonder athletes, amateur or professional, are all in great physical shape because they are constantly exercising and burning calories during their games.

Recreational sports have been taught to children as young as six years of age at school during their PE class. Being part of a team not only develops and strengthens your social skills; it also teaches you to build up persistence, self-discipline, and learn to deal with failure and disappointments. Apart from social and psychological benefits, recreational sports greatly play a big role in teaching you to give importance to you physical health by watching what you eat and knowing the difference between nutritious foods versus junk.

Although participating in a team sport may seem intimidating at firs due to the other individuals whom you will encounter, but after a few games, you will gradually get the hang of it as the adrenaline starts kicking in; your heart starts pumping and you will be on your way to getting one great workout.

A few examples of recreational team sports that you can participate in to enjoy and assist in your weight loss journey are:

●     Volleyball

●     Basketball

●     Soccer

●     Football

●     Water Polo

These team sports require constant motion and boost aerobic capacity and improve cardiovascular health. They are considered to be high intensity workouts that will enable you to burn a whole lot of calories and build more muscle mass in a shorter period of time. The more you participate in these sports, the more pounds you will shed and you will start seeing positive results in your body.

The best part about team sports is unlike exercising at the gym; you will not become bored and have to keep pressuring yourself to keep working out because the game itself will keep you entertained. Time is not measured once you are taking pleasure in your favorite sport and at the same time building strength and stamina and most importantly, burning calories and excess fats.

Even though sports are generally intended to be leisure activities, you can turn any sport that you enjoy and include it in your exercise repertoire because it can help you burn more calories than any other activities. Team sports are an enjoyable way to make friends, have fun, and further increase your weight loss and get in the best shape of your life.