There are many reasons why your loved ones would benefit from being active. Apart From physical fitness, the other benefits that engaging in sports could bring are improved mental health, lower blood pressure, improved balance, and strength. However, there are limitations to the kinds of sports that your loved ones can engage in.
In this article, we explore some of the sports that your loved ones could engage in.
Swimming
Swimming and other water sports are great for your loved ones. Swimming helps to strengthen muscles while at the same time helping to relax the body. This is a sport that also gives a great cardio workout which in turn helps to stave off problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, and much more.
Golf
Golf is popular and for good reasons. Given that it is played outside, golf is a great way to walk and enjoy the fresh air. The act of swinging the golf club helps to strengthen handgrip while also helping to improve muscle coordination. Golf is also a very social game and players get the chance to hang out at the clubhouse with their friends and neighbors. This social interaction helps with mental health and also serves to reduce stress.
Tennis
For people who are strong and active enough to play tennis, this is a great way to stay in shape. Tennis is a vigorous game that involves a whole body workout. Because players are on their feet and often running to hit the ball back, a typical game of tennis offers a thorough cardio workout. Just like golf, tennis is a social game and the interaction between players often offers an opportunity for socialization.
Bowling
Bowling is an old sport but one that is still very popular across the United States. While bowling may be less active than any of the other sports we have covered, it still offers the players a host of benefits. Bowlers are often on their feet and the use of their hands to bowl means that the body receives an upper and lower workout. Bowling also enhances your grip and also improves hand coordination.
Ping Pong
Ping pong is sometimes referred to as table tennis and is also a great way to get a cardio workout. The sport can get very intense at times, meaning that the players get a great whole-body workout. In addition, ping pong helps to improve muscle strength and eye-hand coordination. Being a social game, it is also a great way to meet new people, make friends and socialize.
One advantage of all these sporting activities is that they are easy to play and do not require expensive equipment, with the possible exception of golf.
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