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Sport Hobbies

Health studies about various topics, as food and diet, rapidly changing their conclusions and recommendations. One thing that we all know for sure about health is that physical activity is good for us. It is good both for our physical and mental health. We all know it, but yet a lot of us do not practice our knowledge. Adding interest to your fitness, and making it a hobby rather than a chore can make the difference. Our sports and fitness hobbies list is a great place to start.

Why do we postpone, or avoid all-altogether, physical activity?

We haven’t found our right fit

Finding the fitness activity that is right for us might be a lot like finding a dating match – the first option, or the common ones, might not be right for us. Sometimes (unless we are lucky) we need to widen our search.
So, we might try to start running, or going to the gym, not liking it and coming to the conclusion that fitness is just isn’t for us. That that being fit meant for someone else, but not for us. We are more of a couch people.
But this is like giving up on love after one or two dates. As for possible love partners, there are actually so many ways to be physically active that it is almost impossible that none of them is a good fit for us. We just need to open our minds and explore beyond the obvious, common, options. This is where our sports and fitness hobbies list comes in handy. Think of it as Tinder of hobbies.

It is, literally, physically hard

Getting fit is hard almost by definition – it means we are not fit, and we need to be getting there. Our body, just like ourselves, might be liking laziness, and just like us, it has some adaptations to make.
We all heard, and hated, those who say “I’m addicted to sport”. How can you possibly be addicted to something that your body is physically rejecting?
But, as much as it is hard to believe when you are having your first run in years – things change. Your body adapts, and so are you. And yes, eventually, it becomes easier, more rewarding, and turns from necessity to a need. So all you need is the belief in the power of you, and your body, to change. Start by browsing our sports and fitness activities list.
But then again, maybe it doesn’t need to be so hard? Prof. Hiroaki Tanaka says:

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It is boring

This is a common excuse. But it can also be very much true. Running 3 times a week in the same familiar route is ok for some of us, but not for all (remember, it is about finding the right fit for you). There are many possible solutions for boredom. You can track your progress with a fitness app, adding some motivation and interest. You can convince a friend to run with you, or find a local running group. You can change the route once in a while. You can combine more sports activities, and replace one of your weekly runs with a dive to the local pool. Or, you can ditch running altogether and hit your neighborhood basketball court, or your local climbing gym, for a more stimulating fitness hobby. When it’s right, it isn’t boring. Well, at least for a while. But you can always diverse and change. You can maintain an open relationship with fitness.

It is hard to maintain

Some might find psychical activity harder to maintain than to start. You make a decision, a new year resolution. All motivated about making a change, you set out for your first run in years. It is going ok and followed by a few more. But then life happens. Your schedule is in the way, your friend invites you to a movie, your couch invites you to hang out and relax, the weather is getting worse, or boredom is just kicking in.

The solutions are quite the same – gamification (using fitness apps), diversification, and true interest. But, in this context, we can stress the importance of sharing your physical activity hobby. The fact is that it is much easier to ditch yourself than ditch others. Your bodies might depend on you for having enough players for the weekly basketball game. This fact is more likely to keep you off the couch. Filter our fitness hobbies list by participants to find sports activities you can share.

Some days it is truly hard to find time for your fitness hobby. The thing is, the more days you skip, the more likely is for you to lose the habit. For these days, and for keeping the habit also when it is more difficult, having a backup fitness activity is another good idea. Skipping rope is a good example – it can be done anytime, everywhere, and a short skipping workout can actually be effective. You don’t even need the rope to get your heart pumping – just jump in place (don’t believe it? Track it with your fitness band)

We don’t have time

Time is always an issue. But the fact is many times it is about priorities and habits. If you make a habit of something, it just magically becomes part of your busy routine. Also, keeping fit doesn’t have to consume much time. A simple 15 minutes bodyweight workout at home can be very effective. Combine it with a short skipping rope session and a weekly basketball game – and you are all set.

Conclusion

Adding interest to fitness activity, or choosing one by interest, to begin with, can turn your work about from a chore to a hobby. Diversifying, sharing, and gamfying will help you to maintain your activity. Start with our fitness and sports hobbies list to find your right fit or fits.