Since experts recommend that adults engage in
moderate-intensity physical activity for at least half an hour, five days a
week, it makes sense to look for ways to increase the amount of exercise you
do. One way to get more active would be to find a sport you enjoy, so that you
can find the motivation needed to continue doing exercise on a regular basis.
There is a wide variety of sports to choose from and so you’re bound to find
something which appeals to you.
Working as a team or on your own?
When looking for a sport to take up it is worth considering whether you would prefer to work as part of a team or by yourself. You may be the type of person who enjoys working together as a team, so that a sport such as basketball, hockey or football could be an option. Alternatively, you may prefer being able to go out training by yourself, so that you can work to your own schedule. If that is the case, running, walking, cycling or swimming may be right up your street.
Perhaps you want the opportunity to socialise, which should be possible as you will usually find that there are local clubs where you can find people with a passion for the sport you’ve decided to participate in. Besides, there is always the option to do a bit of both – training on your own and competing against or alongside other people.
Looking for a challenge?
In order to keep fit, it helps to be motivated, which is why it can be useful to find a sport that challenges you. If you’re already relatively fit and you decide to take up a sport which barely leaves you out of breath, you will probably get bored very easily. Instead, it might be worth looking for a sport you’ve never done before and which forces you to leave your comfort zone. You may even decide to get competitive and participate in a few races, as this will really force you to focus on your training and achieving your goal.
An accessible sport
There are plenty of exciting-looking sports that you can watch on television, but you have to think about the practical issues of taking part in some of these sports, especially those of the more extreme variety. Snowboarding may look like great fun, but if you live in an area which doesn’t have an indoors ski-slope and rarely gets any snow, you’re better off looking for a sport you can actually do on a regular basis. The other option is to move an area where it is very cold and often snows! Cost clearly has to factor into your decision, as well, since there are many sports which cost hardly anything to do, while others require you to purchase a lot of expensive equipment.
Conclusion
Choosing a sport clearly comes down to personal preference. You have to find something which looks interesting, that you can pick up the rules of and that challenges you. You could always try a few different sports and decide which you enjoy the most or continue doing a number of different sports. In the end, as long as you have fun and keep fit it doesn’t really matter what kind of sport you do.
Working as a team or on your own?
When looking for a sport to take up it is worth considering whether you would prefer to work as part of a team or by yourself. You may be the type of person who enjoys working together as a team, so that a sport such as basketball, hockey or football could be an option. Alternatively, you may prefer being able to go out training by yourself, so that you can work to your own schedule. If that is the case, running, walking, cycling or swimming may be right up your street.
Perhaps you want the opportunity to socialise, which should be possible as you will usually find that there are local clubs where you can find people with a passion for the sport you’ve decided to participate in. Besides, there is always the option to do a bit of both – training on your own and competing against or alongside other people.
Looking for a challenge?
In order to keep fit, it helps to be motivated, which is why it can be useful to find a sport that challenges you. If you’re already relatively fit and you decide to take up a sport which barely leaves you out of breath, you will probably get bored very easily. Instead, it might be worth looking for a sport you’ve never done before and which forces you to leave your comfort zone. You may even decide to get competitive and participate in a few races, as this will really force you to focus on your training and achieving your goal.
An accessible sport
There are plenty of exciting-looking sports that you can watch on television, but you have to think about the practical issues of taking part in some of these sports, especially those of the more extreme variety. Snowboarding may look like great fun, but if you live in an area which doesn’t have an indoors ski-slope and rarely gets any snow, you’re better off looking for a sport you can actually do on a regular basis. The other option is to move an area where it is very cold and often snows! Cost clearly has to factor into your decision, as well, since there are many sports which cost hardly anything to do, while others require you to purchase a lot of expensive equipment.
Conclusion
Choosing a sport clearly comes down to personal preference. You have to find something which looks interesting, that you can pick up the rules of and that challenges you. You could always try a few different sports and decide which you enjoy the most or continue doing a number of different sports. In the end, as long as you have fun and keep fit it doesn’t really matter what kind of sport you do.
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