Fun Exercise Ideas: Backyard Soccer
Backyard Soccer is simple to play, a lot of fun and great exercise too. All you need is an open space, a soccer ball & some way to mark two goal areas and you’re away.
Object of the game:
Get the ball into the other side’s goal (can’t be simpler!).
Equipment needed:
Soccer Ball:
- Nike T90 Club Team Soccer Ball | Price: $13.00 | Average Rating:
(Total Reviews: 4) - Adidas 2006 World Cup Teamgeist Finals Match Soccer Ball | Price: $130.00 | Average Rating:
(Total Reviews: 2) - Adidas David Beckham Soccer Ball | $20.00 | No Reviews
Soccer Goals:
- Franklin 6×12′ Youth Soccer Goal | Price: $100.00 | Average Rating: (Total Reviews: 1)
- Mitre Fast Fold Soccer Goal, 6-foot x 3-foot Target | Price: $36.00 | Average Rating: (Total Reviews 1)
- Mylec® Folding Sports Goal (EA) | Price: $47.00 | Average Rating:(Total Reviews: 3)
Goal & Ball Combo (for Kids):
We’re adding this item to our recommendations for the 6-10 year old’s in the family. Because of the difference in physical size, you may want to set all the kids up with a soccer game of their own. The following item is perfect for kids but it will be too small for adults:
- Youth Soccer Goal and Ball Set by Franklin | Price: $25.00 | Average Rating: (Total Reviews: 3)
Backyard Soccer Ideas:
- Get your own family involved. Create Father-son, mother -son, mother-daughter, sister-brother teams etc.
- Start with a “soccer party”. Invite your friends & neighbors over and set up teams of 4 or 5 each.
- Play on Saturday & Sunday afternoon’s and gradually build upto a good game of 1-2 hours each session.
Calories Burning Potential:
400-600 per hour (600-900 if you really get competitive), Total 2 hours/weekend = 1,000 calories.
So, in 1 year: 1,000 x 50 Weeks = 50,000 calories or 14 Pounds (6 Kilograms) lost.
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