Do you like sports? Your first impulse might be to say no, but that might be because your only experience of sports was at school, where it could often feel more like a punishment than anything else, even if you had done nothing to deserve it. Plus, there was always a very limited choice of sports, and if you didn’t like what you were doing, you might have developed a dislike for all sports without trying most of them out.

If you look at some different sports to the ones you’ve already tried and are sure you don’t like, you will find a vast array of things you can do. Some won’t even feel like sport at all. With that in mind, it might be worth trying again when it comes to sport; we all need to exercise more, and finding the right sport to help you do that will make things a lot easier. Read on to find out more.

Martial Arts

There are a number of different types of martial arts you can try, from karate to tai chi and much more. Some are very physical, and some are more spiritual, so you can choose the one (or ones) that appeals most to what you want out of your chosen sport. If you want fitness and peace combined, you can achieve that too.

Martial arts are extremely popular for adults and children, so it’s likely you’ll find a class nearby that you can join. Remember, martial arts are not something you can truly master – not without many years of complete dedication, that is – so don’t worry if you can’t pick it up straight away. When it comes to martial arts, it really is the taking part that counts.

Roller Derby

A roller derby sounds like a very American kind of sport, and it’s true that’s where the idea originated, but it is beginning to become more popular in the UK, and if you search around, you might just find there is a roller rink close to you, or close enough to try it out, at least.

The aim of roller derby is to skate around a track in a team of five, and every time you pass an opponent, you get a point. It’s a high contact sport, so wearing the right protective gear such as skate helmets UK is crucial, but it’s also a lot of fun and very good exercise.

Bog Snorkelling

Bog snorkeling is a very strange kind of alternative sport, but it’s also a very fun one, and one that’s easy to get addicted to, so make sure you can spare enough time once you get started! Essentially, competitors swim through boggy ground wearing a snorkel and flippers. There isn’t much more to it than that.

So why is it so popular? For one thing, it’s a great excuse to get very messy, and as adults, this is not something we get to do that often (but it’s good fun when we do). It’s also great exercise. Plus, it’s competitive, which always gives a sport an edge.

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