Gain fun, lose pounds with offbeat outdoor sports!

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It’s finally warming up outside! Time to ditch the winter boots and put those big heavy coats back in your closet. Like many of you, I’m always looking for new ways to spice up my work out. After hunkering down in an office all week, I can’t wait to get outdoors and breathe some fresh air come the weekend. What better way to spend time outside and have fun with friends than to play some sports. Instead of talking about some of the usuals… softball, basketball, or tennis, I thought I’d tell you about some of the lesser known activities out there that are really starting to take off! Here are four ways to get your heart pumping outdoors!

When I mention golf, do you immediately think of old men, country clubs, pale yellow sweaters, and business deals? I do, too. When I think of Disc Golf, on the other hand, I get pretty excited! If you haven’t heard of Disc Golf, it’s basically like golf, only with Frisbees! Players aim their Frisbees for big metal baskets set at different distances rather than holes in the ground, like in regular golf. Wonder where you can start playing? The Professional Disc Golf Association has a database of over 2,000 permanent courses around the world!

While we’re on the subject of flying discs, if you really want to break a sweat, try what’s commonly known as Ultimate Frisbee! In Ultimate, two teams battle to get their disc to the goal on a field, much like a Rugby or Football field. While you have to stand still to pass the disc to a teammate, the rest of the time you’re sweating it up and getting your cardio workout by running around the field!

If you prefer pools and lakes rather than fields and forests, get some friends together for Water Polo! The object is pretty simple: score as many points as possible! Water Polo works your muscles like no other. Because you’re in the water swimming nonstop, you’re working with extra resistance so you get a more intense workout! Meanwhile, you’re treading water, throwing the ball around, and dodging other players! Check around your neighborhood for different clubs offering this popular sport.

Kickball isn’t just a sport you used to play during recess on the playground. Adult Kickball leagues are popping up all over the place. It’s a great way to get your body moving and socialize with others outside! A combination of soccer and softball, kickball is an easy sport to learn and enjoy. There’s even a World Adult Kickball Association, so it’s easy to find out if it’s being played near you!

If you haven’t tried any of these sports yet, I really hope you give one of them… or all of them a try! They’re all great ways to get a workout and have fun while not feeling like you’re just working out. I personally am really excited to get into a competitive game of Ultimate!

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