NEW YORK, March 27 -- Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply looking for new ways to get moving out in the fresh air, spring offers a multitude of opportunities to revitalise your body and mind. From rucking to pickleball to YogiWalkie, here are three sporting activities that stand out for their simplicity, and their benefits for health and well-being.

Rucking

Rucking involves walking outdoors with a weighted rucksack for around 30 minutes. The weight of the knapsack helps to build muscle throughout the body. Whether it's your legs, back, shoulders or feet, every muscle in your body is involved. This discipline, originally practiced by the military, is a good way to burn fat, if you plan to cover a sufficient distance to expend yo...