The 5 healthiest sports

1. Squash - surprisingly healthy?

It may surprise one or the other: Squash is named after one of scientists and experts developed evaluation system that includes criteria such as fitness requirements, demands and structure of the Muscles, etc. queries via a points system, the healthiest sport. A game of squash lasting only 30 minutes is an excellent cardio work-out, due to the constant, fast movements build and challenge muscles as well as the flexibility of the joints elevated. And all of this with a high consumption of calories and a low risk of injury.

2. Rowing as an all-round workout

A highly effective and at the same time relaxing and natural sport is certainly rowing, number two on the list of the healthiest sports. Rowing consumes a lot of calories, the risk of injury - if you don't fall into the water - is relatively low, the whole body is used and the stamina is increased. Since no great weight is lifted, long, persistent muscles are built and challenged. If rowing on open water is not possible, the rowing machine still remains in the gym.

3. Don't look down! - Climb

As long as you don't slip and fall into the depths, climbing is an excellent, effective and healthy sport: with relative low risk of injury (good, professional protection is required), almost every muscle is used when climbing, stretched and tense, so that long, strong and persistent muscles in the arms and legs, but also in the back and shoulders being constructed. Beginners can start on light walls in climbing gyms or on artificial "bouldering mountains".

4. Swimming for stamina and health

With low weight and the resulting protection of the joints, it shines in fourth place of the healthiest sports: swimming. However, the technique is decisive here: just paddling or splashing around does not have that much added value for stamina, health and strength. The difficult thing about swimming is maintaining a clean technique even over long distances; Only when the technique is right should you train for speed and endurance. Only then will you be rewarded with great health benefits for your hard training.

5. Through the mountains: cross-country skiing

The benefits of cross-country skiing for the entire body are often misunderstood. Hardly any other sport can beat cross-country skiing when it comes to an all-round work-out for the whole body, because every large muscle group is used here. Due to the different conditions on the ski track, interval training is excellent possible that increases endurance, challenges and builds muscles and reliable calories to melt brings.

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