Forget The Gym, Start One Of These Sports In The New Year

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Are you already looking up which gym you’re going to join in the new year? Have you done it before and lasted until say March until you gave up? Well, why not try something new, something different and something more exciting, that you actually might stick at and make some new friends along the way. Keeping fit doesn’t have to be a chore; it doesn’t have to be something you dread, it can be entertaining, really social and you could learn a new skill too, here’s a list of enjoyable sports you could try which will keep you fit, make you laugh and entertain you in the New Year.

Paddle Boarding

It’s fantastic for your abs, and it’s a great excuse to get out on the water too! Just make sure you have a wetsuit as it’s a bit cold this time of year.

Ultimate Frisbee

This is a fast-moving sport which you play in teams and use a flying disc; there are leagues and teams playing at all levels – local, national, and even international, so if you haven’t heard of it yet, you soon will! Get involved!

Wrestling

With the popularity of GLOW on Netflix, Wrestling has become more popular, too, and there are so many benefits to this sport. It will keep you fit, you’ll have loads of fun, and it will give you some confidence. Get yourself some cute wrestling singlets, and you’ll be dressed for success. 

Dodgeball

Well, there wouldn’t be a film about it if it wasn’t fun, would there? Dodgeball is one of the crazier team sports, but you never know, you might be good at it. 

Salsa dancing

A fantastic way to meet people, get some exercise and whether you’re good or bad at dancing, a bit of Salsa is an amusing way to spend an evening.

Ice skating

A great winter sport and there’s plenty of places to do it during the colder months. Ice skating is another one where you’ll have a laugh, there’ll be plenty of falls, but the more you do it, the better you’ll get, and your legs will be toned! 

Climbing

If you’re looking for an indoor sport to keep warm and dry then are loads of indoor climbing centers about, and if you get good at it and fancy taking your skill outdoors, then there’s plenty of mountains to try too. 

Barre

With the perfect mix of stretching and toning, you’ll be able to sculpt a beautiful ballet body. It also helps with flexibility and balance too.

Frisbee/disc golf

This involves throwing the discs at a target, it’s a trendy sport, and there are over 30 courses across the UK, so have a look if there’s one near you. 

Trampolining

You have the choice to go to a trampoline park and behave like a kid for a couple of hours and enjoy playing in giant foam pits too. Or you could go to a trampoline session and learn how to tuck jump, straddle and seat drop. Either way, it’s a load of fun and will keep you fit too.

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