Basketball
To play basketball on a competitive or league level, you have to be fit. Even shooting baskets in your driveway or gym will get your heart beating quickly. With basketball, it is essential to warm up correctly. This is due to the fast pace of the game and the inordinate amount of jumping and twisting involved.Looking at basketball on a fitness level, it certainly requires a good cardiovascular athelete. The game is very good for conditioning the heart and with the same token for reducing weight through fat loss. It also requries a large amount of endurance as both the cardiovascular and muscle systems of the body are under long spells of stress. The one possible drawback to the game is the skill level required. Dribbling and shooting the basketball need good hand eye co-ordination and the ability to judge distance and height. Overall, basketball is a good way to achieve fitness goals on the cardiovascular, endurance, slimming, and skill levels
