Staying in a new country can be a challenge to stay fit and healthy. Of course, there are so many foods we want to try and some we just can’t help keep coming back to. Whether you want to change your lifestyle into an active and healthier one after a long feast in Japan or you just simply want to stay healthy, this article will help you.
Unique Ways to Stay Fit In Japan
We will introduce 4 unique ways to stay in Japan. These are fun, unconventional ways you can enjoy and experience Japan’s culture while losing that ramen weight you keep eating in a month. So here it is!
Taiko Lessons
If you’ve attended festivals in Japan, you probably come across taiko drummers. This performance is not just for show, for you must notice they tend to have a pretty good sweat and for good reason, they are moving their whole body. Taiko is an intense performance needing constant practice and concentration. It is good cardio for it keeps your heart racing, making your arms and legs move with passion. You can join the taiko center group which offers private english lessons for beginners. If you love performing and music, then this is for you.
Kendo Classes
Do you want to learn the ancient art of sword fighting used by samurai? Kendo is japanese fencing and it will get your whole body working, getting you in shape in no time. Not to worry because you will be using protective gears and use bamboo swords whenever you practice. It is also a great stress reliever for it will get you to scream at your opponent whenever you charge and strike. Men and women can practice kendo so don’t hesitate to join in.
Join in Karate
If there’s anything that will definitely get you in shape, then look no further. Do you feel like you have extremely high stamina and need more action when doing exercise? Then being in Japan is the perfect time to join karate lessons and moreover if you do it in Okinawa; karate’s birthplace. Just a day of practice will keep you sweating and heart racing for it requires you to be flexible, focused, enduring and have long stamina. Not only will it make you drop weight fast, it will also make your body amazingly strong and healthy.
Visit the Arcade
Do you want something fun just like your pastime while losing weight? Going to the arcade and picking the right games will get your body moving. There are arcade games you can enjoy such as MaiMai; a rhythm game that requires you to do complex and challenging moves with japanese pop music playing on the screen. Just like its grandfather game DanceDance Revolution, you will have to keep up with the speed and you need focus to win the game. There are basketball and drum games also in the arcade that will keep your heartbeat pumping while working your ab and arm muscles.
Conclusion
Japan is a wonderful place to explore and there are so many ways to stay fit and only, if you are determined to try. Which in this list would you try first? Give us the comments below and let us know your thoughts!
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