Benefits of joining a club or sports team

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Staying both physically and socially active as you get older can oftentimes be a struggle. Getting involved in a sports team or club can be very beneficial to your overall health and social well-being. Here are just a few of the benefits.

Promotes a Physically Active Lifestyle

Going to the gym can get repetitive and boring, which may cause you to stop going altogether. Joining a sports team or club can keep you physically active by incorporating exercise in a way that seems less like working out and more like having fun.

Keeps You Accountable for Your Health

Since teams and clubs are group activities, knowing there are people relying on you to be there can be a great push to keep yourself accountable for showing up and getting a workout in.

Most teams and clubs meet once or twice a week, anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Being too busy is no longer an excuse to get out of working out.

Relieves Stress

Physical activity is a great way to manage and decrease stress. Not only does working out release endorphins that leave you with an overall good feeling, it can also force your mind to focus on the physical activity rather than the stresses of the day. Read More

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