How to Choose a Sport You’ll Like and Stick With

Now that you’ve decided on doing a sport, the next thing to ask yourself is which one you should start with. There are a lot of sports to go around – the best thing you can do is to just go out and try what you fancy one at a time. You can even pick one at random!

But if you’re still not sure as to how to go about picking a sport you’ll enjoy, read on to find out how you can find the one that you’re sure to enjoy.

1. Think about activities you enjoyed as a kid
Did you use to play basketball? What about biking when you were a child? Chances are, there would have been at least one or two outdoor physical activities that you enjoyed when you were growing up.

If so, now would be a good time to go back to them. Even if it turns out you don’t enjoy one sport as much as you used to anymore, it still can’t hurt to give it a try.

2. Consider your body type
Different body types are suited for different sports. Physiologists have managed to define three major body types – endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph.

Endomorphs have pear-shaped bodies with fat on the upper arms and thighs, and are more suited to strength sports such as weightlifting.

Mesomorphs are builds with the classic “v” shape – narrow hips and slender waist – and respond well to any sport as well as cardio and resistance training.

Lastly, there are ectomorphs. These builds are light and thin, which are best suited for endurance sports such as marathons, or even tennis or soccer, where height is an advantage.

If your build doesn’t exactly fall into one of these types, consult a fitness trainer to find out which one you are.

3. Consider ones that are “beginner-friendly”
Walking, swimming, or Ultimate Frisbee should be good choices especially if you really don’t know how or where to begin, or if you’re unwilling to splurge on equipment.

These sports are great for all body types and sizes, and membership fees (if any) are usually affordable.

Remember that when choosing a sport, it should be one that you enjoy doing the most. Give a sport a try-out period of three weeks to see if it grows on you. If it doesn’t, move on to the next one.