![]() | Playing freestyle Frisbee is a fun way to tone up your physique and lose calories. Freestyle Frisbee can be played in any open space; be it your backyard, your front lawn, the road, park or... |
Playing freestyle Frisbee is a fun way to tone up your physique and lose calories. Freestyle Frisbee can be played in any open space; be it your backyard, your front lawn, the road, park or beach. Frisbee is a popular term for plastic lightweight, circular flying discs and saucers with a sloping edge, roughly 8-10 inches in diameter, that fly aerodynamically when thrown with rotation. Throwing and catching Frisbees freestyle was a uniquely American pastime but is now played worldwide. Frisbee enthusiasts can be found in every country. Frisbees are pure fun precisely because they glide effortlessly through the air. Besides Frisbee can be played day and night; Frisbee manufacturers have launched lighted Frisbees for twilight play.
Frisbee and Calories
Freestyle Frisbee requires no special skills except the ability to throw the disc at your playing companion. Frisbee is thus a whole body workout that involves all the major muscle groups. In Frisbee throw and catch, the entire body is primed for physical action as running, stretching and bending. Studies estimate that an hour of Frisbee play burns approximately 177-207 calories. A specific calorie expenditure chart is impossible; calories burned depend on individual body weight, metabolism and the intensity of the play. Frisbee may be played with just one or several companions. Frisbee is so versatile that it can be played even with your pet dog. Dogs have displayed a marked predilection for the plastic flying saucer and make good Frisbee playing partners. Playing with your dog, in the absence of human companions, can be equally physically challenging and help you lose weight.
Summary
Playing recreational Frisbee is an ideal way to have loads of fun while shedding unwanted calories. Though Frisbee has graduated to a competitive sport and is has become a serious sport, recreational Frisbee still remains hugely popular. It is a cheap sport that requires minimal investment in the traditional plastic flying disc, and it provides hours of free entertainment. Furthermore, it is not age-specific; both the young and the old can play it. Just want to whip up some excitement that doubles as good exercise: pull out your frisbee.