Whether you are shooting hoops, playing a competitive game or just horsing around basketball is a fun and social way to burn more than 600 calories an hour (for a 180 pound person).
Basketball gives a full body workout, here’s how:
• Sprinting down the court - cardiovascular.
• Fighting for a position with the ball - works on upper-body strength.
• Taking a shot - You stretch your body from your toes to your fingertips.
• Changing directions - exercises your joints and muscles.
To get the most out of your basketball game workout:
1. Stretch before you play.
2. Stay hydrated.
3. Keep moving when you are on the court.
4. Eat protein after the game to help build lean muscle. Have fun and gain all the benefits of a basketball workout!
"In hour of basketball feels like 15 minutes. An hour on a treadmill feels like a weekend in traffic school." David Walters