Types of activity: Active Sport
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Active sport can be a great social activity and you don’t have to be a famous athlete to join in! Regular activities can be a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and have fun. There are many forms of sport that can be formal or recreational that can count as physical activity. |
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Here is a taster of the different types of active sports you can do.
Tennis
Tennis can improve your health through increasing your muscle tone, improving your blood circulation and heart strength if done on a regular basis. It is a game that can be played with one or more people and if played with a similar level of skill partner, can significantly improve your mobility and stamina.
For further information on tennis go to www.rackets.co.uk or click here to go to the 5X30 ‘Where to find physical activities’ to find courts in your area
Swimming
Swimming is a great non-weight-bearing form of exercise which does not put any stress on the joints or bones. It is a good form of exercise that can continue into the outdoors in summer and indoors in winter. It is also good improves heart conditioning and is a good weight control activity. The number of calories you burn swimming will depend on the form of swimming you use. Remember the aim is to make you breathe somewhat harder than normal.
For further information on swimming benefits go to www.britishswimming.org or click here to go to the 5X30 ‘Where to find physical activities’ to find swimming pools in your area
Football
Football is a great team sport and can be played by people of all age and level of fitness. Due to its popularity there is likely to be a club, both amateur or professional that covers your area.
For further information on clubs in your area click here to go to the 5X30
‘Where to find physical activities’ or go to www.thefa.com
Archery
All ages and abilities are welcome to take part in this sport. Archery improves upper body strength and fitness, balance and co-ordination. All sections of the community are encouraged to take part in: shooting, coaching, competition and even going to the Olympic Games.
For further information on clubs in your area click here to go to the 5X30
‘Where to find physical activities’ or go to www.gnas.org
Pétanque (sometimes known as Boule)
Pétanque can be played in the garden or village green as a local fun game, or up to World Championship level. Pétanque is good for balance, mobility and keeping muscles flexed. The great part of this sport is that age is not relevant during a game, younger people can challenge adults on equal terms.
For further information on clubs in your area click here to go to the 5X30
‘Where to find physical activities’ or go to www.britishpetanque.org
Fencing
Fencing is one of the oldest sports and requires the development of skill and dexterity when using a sword. One of the benefits of fencing is the ability to keep playing into older age. Fencing is a very safe sport provided the correct equipment is used.
For further information on clubs in your area click here to go to the 5X30
‘Where to find physical activities’ or go to www.britishfencing.com
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