Has the urge to lose weight kicked in your mind yet? The impulse to be fit and fabulous and slay all those outfits that you have in your mind? Well, it’s a good thing if it has. But the downside of this motivation is that for a lot of people it is not motivating enough to join a gym or adhere to a strict intensive workout routine. Don’t worry about it – we are going to talk about some amazing alternatives to get you up and going.

Volunteering

If doing charity gives you inner peace and satisfaction, you can couple it with some amount of weight-losing activity as well. You can associate yourself with some charities that involve a lot of outdoor work. The Conservation Volunteers is one of the charities that offer outdoor work.

Pokémon Go

Here is an activity that goes hand in hand with the latest gaming trends. This mobile game Pokémon Go came in 2016 and has proved to be a great alternative outdoor activity. In the game, you have to chase and track virtual monsters. This requires you to be on the run, thus giving you the much-needed motivation to work out.

Geocaching

Geocaching is an adult treasure hint activity although it can be played by kids as well. It is a very basic activity but you don’t realise how entertaining it is until you do it! in geocaching, you use the GPS of your phone or a GPS detector device to find hidden treasures.  These hidden treasures can be anything from small trinkets to larger gifts. You can learn more about geocaching in the Geocaching Association of Great Britain.

Metal detecting

If you are interested in treasure hunting, metal detecting is the best for you. You achieve two goals in one activity – physical activity and finding treasures! All you need is a metal detector and you can start searching for treasures around your block. The only thing to be careful about is that you are in a safe area for metal detecting and you have all the permissions to do the same – that is, if the area requires any special permissions. You can approach the National Council for Metal Detecting to enhance your knowledge about this activity.

Quidditch

If you are a Harry Potter fan, then you definitely must have heard of Quidditch. This game was played on broomsticks in the movie and novel but it has been converted into a real-life game that ordinary men can play. There are various tournaments formulated to promote this game as well, including Premier League and World Cup. So, if you are fascinated by this game, you should give it a go.

Sheep Trekking

A perfect activity for countryside lovers! Good day Out in association with a local farm in Brecon Beacons National Park has come up with an activity called sheep trekking where you are allowed to roam the countryside with a herd of sheep. It is a unique kind of activity that might be good for a change of space and some health-conscious outdoor activity.

Wild Swimming

We already categorized swimming as a traditional exercise to lose weight. But wild swimming is different. As the name suggests, wild swimming is swimming outdoors amidst nature. The only thing you need to do is make sure it is safe and allowed to be used for swimming.  You can know more about wild swimming through the Outdoor Swimming Society. It also shares information about open water swimming events.