Spring/Summer is a great time to turn your fitness game up a notch. With warmer weather comes more opportunities to get outdoors and add a new sport to your workout repertoire.
Don’t fancy spending your free time sweating on your own in the sun? Turn your training sessions into a social event by bringing your friends along for the ride.
Have a chat, catch up and try your hand at something new, all while working on your fitness and enjoying the sunshine.
Sound good? Here are three of our favourite social summer activities to get you started!
Tennis
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Tennis is a great way to keep fit, as it uses nearly every muscle in the body.
Explosive dashes to the net, powerful serves, and stamina to last out long sets all require a killer combo of strength, endurance and agility. Playing just twice a week has been found to improve coordination and bone density too, so dust off those tennis whites pronto!
On top of this, it’s heaps of fun! Whether you’re a seasoned club player or haven’t tried it since you were little, it’s easy to get into the swing of things.
Just bring yourself and a pal down to your local courts and get started. If you’ve got your own racket, great, but most clubs with be able to lend you the essentials if you’re just getting going.
Organise a doubles game for a group catch-up, or go for a quick knockabout with your bestie!
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Swimming
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At the end of a long, hot day in the office, what could be more relaxing than taking a dip in the pool?
Swimming is a fab workout for those new to exercise as it’s low impact, but plenty of fun.
It’s also been proven to boost your mood, strengthen your muscles and improve your sleep – not bad, eh?
Go with your mates and enjoy a pampering session in the sauna afterwards for a relaxing way to spend a summer’s evening.
For more adventurous types, outdoor swimming is fast becoming a new fitness trend. Some studies have shown that cooler waters can help people with anxiety and depression, so why not head to your nearest lido for an instant mood boost?
If you’re really getting back to nature and fancy open water swimming, be sure to do your research to find safe spots and join a group so you can get support and advice from seasoned pros.
Remember, swimming on holiday counts too, so don’t worry if you just fancy a paddle this summer!
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Hiking
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If you like a workout that doesn’t feel like a chore, hiking might just be for you.
A fantastic way of exploring your local surroundings, and with all the breathtaking views, it’s easy to forget that you’re doing some serious training.
Invest in some good hiking boots and a backpack for provisions, map out a route and away you go!
Hiking is great for getting all the family involved too, or a fun, active alternative to a girly weekend away.
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