My rugby season has just ended so i'm going to take up some new sports to fill my time. Im posting just for some Recommendations mostly from all you You.
all the best,
Sociochef:)
The suggestions given so far are pretty much the suggestions I'd give (save for the rape one). The weighted pack idea I used to use for biking as well until my backpack straps informed me that they didn't like carrying an extra 30 pounds.
I'd also suggest martial arts, as it's both a way to make yourself stronger and more confident while also a great source of cardio and muscle building. Great for mental discipline and focus too depending on who your instructor is. If you can help it though, try to avoid the ones that are all about money since those tend to be a scam. A few martial arts classes had me laughing at how horrible the instructor's form was alongside how much his ideas didn't make sense.
by EdvardDepending on how you practice them, martial arts aren't really the healthiest haha
Swimming and any sport involving running can keep you fit. Hell you can keep fit working out in the gym. The important part of a sport is to have fun, the physical benefits will follow as a bonus in almost every case. So just choose something you like. If you like rugby, maybe try another team sport? Are you doing well on ice and snow? Are you looking just for something to have fun with between rugby seasons, or want to put some effort and learn new skills?
Sadly there is now ice or snow where i am. Im just trying to keep my fitness up to scratch while the seasons not on. Im thinking of picking up kickboxing or gymnastics but I'm not sure which would be the best.
Swimming is a full body workout. As is bicycling. I tend to lean towards those two over any sort of running because I have sports induced asthma. I love working with weights, but that's not really a sport per say. Feels fucking great though. That is the one form of body work that I could become addicted to, so I don't keep weights around anymore. I build muscle too easily and I'm not into six pack abs or overly defined muscles. I say, work your body out so you can be strong and fit. I'm really tired of seeing today's version of a "beautiful" body. They all look like they mere manufactured in barbie world.
by EdvardThe important part of a sport is to have fun, the physical benefits will follow as a bonus in almost every case.
Totally agree.
I like rowing and anything watery the most (outdoors watery, like sea, lake, river - not a fan of pools). Badminton, tennis, fencing & stuff - but i suck at teamsports involving more than 3 - 4 people max.