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How to Find a Sport That's Right for You
Finding a sport that you love is a discovery for a lifetime. Getting in shape, making friends, and having fun are only a few of the benefits that you can gain. Do you want a sport of your own?
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1First of all, you may have to know which sport is suitable and good for you and your health.Ad -
2Call your city's recreation department to find out the sporting options in your area. -
3Decide how much time you have to try out a sport. If you are a busy person, try one you can find time for in your full schedule, so you don't have to drop or miss your other activities. -
4Pick a time that is convenient for you to sign up. -
5Decide if you want to spend money to buy equipment or participate. -
6Look up the rules of the sport online. Especially if it's a team sport, knowing the rules is essential. -
7Show up for the first day. There is usually a coach around, so look for that person and ask him to show you a few tricks. Feel free to ask them about anything (like terms, rules and such) you don't know about. -
8See how you feel the next day, physically and emotionally. A sport should, above all, make you feel relaxed and full of energy. Don't worry if you got muscle cramps; they're normal when you haven't practiced any sports recently, because your muscles are no longer used to making effort. -
9Go back again if you had a good time. -
10Try other sports that allow you to explore being alone or on a team. -
11Surf a sports site online to learn more about the sport you are interested in. -
12Keep at it once you find a sport that you love. Start practicing it on a regular basis.Ad
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EditTips
- Do what you want; don't let a parent or friend tell you what sport to choose. If you do feel pushed into doing a sport, it's likely that you'll either resent it or perform poorly.
- Talk to your friends about it. Chances are that you might get along with the same sport. For example, if your friends or office colleagues like basketball or squash, you can join in a group and it will be a good deal if you train together.
- Think about if you prefer being on a team or being alone when doing a sport.
- If you are in high school, and don't think you can make their sports teams, try out for the swim & dive or track & field teams. They are no-cut, each has some 'easier' events beginners can complete, and it's easy to understand the rules.
- Not everyone is made for sports. If you can't find any enjoyment in the sports you've tried practicing, maybe you're not the sporty type. It's nothing wrong with that, so you should just try to take up a hobby that is right for you.
- Understand if your body can take high versus low effort. Don't push yourself to do more than your body can endure.
- Explore sports that are both competitive and not competitive.
EditWarnings
- Don't always expect that you are going to be perfect at the sport right away.
- If you are at a developmental stage of life (i.e., adolescence) or an older person, you may want to consult your doctor before taking up a sport.
- If you are starting out, you might want to choose a safe sport.
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