It is not breaking news that students are generally
short of budget or out of pocket. Because exercise is an important element of a
healthy lifestyle and contributes positively to your studies, we take a look at
some inexpensive sport-options that won’t break the bank.
Running
Running and track sports are great to do socially – as a
team or even on your own. Whether you like to take a casual run around the
neighbourhood, join a track team or train for a marathon, running is a sport
that needs little funding. You will require a pair of running shoes and some comfortable
clothes to run in.
There are also various benefits of running. As an impact
sport, running is good for cardio-training and burns a high amount of calories!
So why not tie up those laces and get running?
Soccer
Soccer is a great team sport that requires a lot of
running as well as good hand-eye co-ordination. Often considered a social
sport, many schools, colleges and universities have various soccer teams. You
can always join a local club or just get a group of friends together. Whether
you are playing field or indoor soccer, you will get a great workout without
having to fork out large amounts of money. Depending on the kind of team you
join, you will need a kit that generally consists of soccer boots, and
comfortable clothing.
Soccer can be a great workout and lots
of fun. The health benefits include:
- Increased aerobic capacity and cardiovascular health
- Lowers body fat and improves muscle tone
- Builds strength, flexibility and endurance
- Increases muscle and bone strength
- Improved health due to shifts between walking, running and sprinting.
Lace-up those boots and get active!
Swimming
Join your school, college or university’s swimming team
or even your local swimming pool or a gym. You can choose whether you want to
commit to swimming in a team or on your own. The only equipment you will need
to get started is a swimming costume and a swimming cap. Sure, flippers would be
nice, but it is no excuse not to get in the pool!
Swimming offers you something no other aerobic exercise
does: the ability to work your body without harsh impact to your skeletal
system.
So why don’t you make that splash?
Netball
A good team
sport, Netball is a non-contact sport and players have to be fast, strong and
agile. A game puts considerable pressure on the body, with players having to
make short sprints, hard stops, and twists and turns during the course of the
match. You will require a pair of takkies and some comfortable clothes or a
uniform (if you join a team).
Although a non-contact sport, netball is still a
fast-paced and intensive game, which will quickly boost your health and fitness
levels.
Get to the court!
See, getting active does not mean breaking the bank! So
try out some of these options and see which sport you prefer… it shouldn’t be
long until you find something you enjoy!
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