The number of people heading outside in their leisure time has unfortunately been reducing for the last 20 years. A lot of children and adults alike would prefer to spend their hours inside watching television, increasing their risk of obesity and heart disease. Embracing sport is an excellent way to venture into the outside world again and remind yourself how great it really is. So which sports are those that can get the blood pumping and get you in touch with nature best?
Cycling. Most people learn to ride a bike at a young age and biking just gets better as you get older. You can pick up good second hand bikes now for next to nothing and you can look up good cycle routes on the internet very easily. On top of this, with biking you can take it as easy or as vigorously as you like so you don’t have to worry if you’re unfit at the moment or are carrying an injury
Kayaking. If you’re a little more adventurous and like being on the open water then kayaking is the sport for you. Like mountain bikes there are plenty of water-tight kayaks around and all you need other than that is an oar and a life jacket. Make sure you get some training first so that you know what to do in the event of an accident, but after that you can go exploring to your heart content.
Surfing. If you’ve managed to stay dry in the kayak and fancy getting your hair wet then why not find some friends, grab some surfboards and head down to the beach. If you begin by just trying to surf on your tummy you’ll pick it up quite quickly, after which time you can progress onto standing. Remember to take your car keys out of your pocket first however, as it could be a long walk home otherwise
