Which Sport is Best for Beginners?

Which Sport is Best for Beginners?Kick-starting your health regime can be daunting when you’ve never had much involvement with sport before. However, the good news is that you’re making a positive move, and after all, everyone has to start somewhere. You’ll be significantly improving your chances of losing weight and getting fit if you take your exercise and diet regime seriously, so read on for ideas for the right sport for you as a beginner.

Running is a sport that anyone can try. You can go at your own pace and set a route that suits you. Running doesn’t require any expensive equipment, just some good, supportive trainers to help prevent damage or pain to your feet. You can wear any t-shirts or tracksuit bottoms you already have, and you can also choose the right schedule for your timetable. Start off with jogging or power-walking to music to get your confidence up before you go for a full run.

Cycling is another great sport for beginners, especially if you don’t want to put any strain on your joints as can sometimes be the case with running. If you have a bike, you should already have the right safety gear, such as a helmet and knee pads, and you can supplement your cycle kit with a stylish cycle jersey to get yourself motivated and excited about cycling. You could try cycling to work or to the shops before you attempt any long cycling trips in the countryside.

Dance classes are extremely popular at the moment, and it’s a fantastic way to get fit and have fun. Working out as a group can keep your motivation levels up and push you to improve your performance as you’ll want to keep up with the group, and there are different ability levels so you don’t need to worry that you’ll fall too far behind. You can go along with friends if the idea of exercising with strangers doesn’t appeal, and you’ll have so much fun you’ll barely even notice you’re  working out.

Swimming is a fantastic sport for beginners. You don’t need to worry about racing the people in the other lanes, and you don’t need to put any stress on any of your joints. It’s the best workout for your entire body as it works all the different muscle groups, and it’ll leave you feeling invigorated and positive about yourself once you’ve finished a swim, as it’s tiring without ever making you feel like you’re exhausted mid-swim.

Annie Stewart is a fitness enthusiast who is always looking for new ways to keep trim.

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