There will always be days in the year where you feel restless with nothing to do all day. For mature adults, these bouts of restlessness can happen even more frequently, considering that they have so much free time on their hands. To keep the restlessness at bay, the best solution is usually to find something that will keep you busy. Sports are a great way for your loved ones to stay busy, and there are plenty of age-friendly options to choose from. Here are a few sports to try.
Swimming
One of the more popular sports done by mature adults is swimming. It has a lesser impact on the joints and is less strenuous on the body. Your loved ones will be able to swim without feeling much pain, especially if they are suffering from osteoarthritis. Swimming is a great way to boost your loved one’s cardiovascular health while improving their strength, posture, and flexibility. As they have to focus on their breathing rhythms in the water, their mental stability and cognitive skills will improve along with their motor skills.
Golf
Golf is another great option for those who like to challenge themselves. Being an outdoor sport, golf allows your loved ones to soak in the Vitamin D they need while letting them get their workout done. Golf requires patience, endurance, and coordination in order to succeed and also requires your loved one to set a goal of shooting the ball in the hole with the least number of swings. Golf also helps train balance and mental coordination. Known as being one of the therapeutic sports, golf is definitely a great way for your loved ones to relax.
Badminton
This well-loved sport by youths is also starting to get traction amongst more mature adults. The best part about badminton is the ease of picking up the sport. It uses lightweight equipment, which is great for mature adults with limited energy. All your loved one needs are two badminton rackets and a few shuttlecocks. Badminton is a casual game that can be played anywhere as long as there is space indoors or outdoors. The only thing to note about this sport is that your loved ones will require a partner to play with, but they can always ask their friends to join them.
Walking
Last but not least, walking is one of the easiest sports any mature adult can do. This can be done alone or with loved ones, and it is so easy that your loved ones will not realize that they are working out at all. Taking a walk around the neighborhood is good enough, though it is more exciting to go on hikes to appreciate the different sceneries around the country. Walking equipment like walking sticks or a cane is recommended especially if they plan to go on a long hike as it can help them to stabilize themselves while walking.
Lead an Active Lifestyle at The Summit
We at The Summit have planned a full calendar of wellness programs, trips, exercise classes, parties, and more to make sure that your loved ones will be actively engaged and fulfilled every day! Come join us today!
