We’re all aware of the incredible benefits of leading a healthy, active lifestyle, especially when it comes to longevity and ageing, but sometimes it can be difficult to find motivation to hit the gym.
That’s where fun fitness activities you can do with your friends comes in. You’ll not only reap the fitness rewards, but you’ll also build motivation to move more, and possibly even make new connections along the way.
Fitness-forward activities
Sydney Racquet Club
If you’re looking for friendly competition with a side of heart-racing exercise, then picking up a racquet is the perfect place to start. Sydney Racquet Club offers two of the fastest-growing sports: pickleball and padel, along with a fun community atmosphere to match.
No matter your experience levels, there’s something for everyone. Take your pick from Thursday and Friday night socials with competitive padel matchplay, “pickle and pizza”, or Friday’s ever-popular “pickle with pals” sessions. Whether you join in with friends, or enter solo, you’ll feel part of the community from the moment you step on court. New to the game? Sydney Racquet Club even run beginner coaching clinics to get you confident in no time. All it takes is just one hit, and you’ll be hooked.
And if you’re worried about keeping up fitness-wise, don’t stress, pickleball has significantly less impact on your body than tennis does, making it an accessible and fun option for all ages.
Reformer Pilates
Less of a club and more of a movement, reformer Pilates offers an incredible full-body workout. It’s amassed devotees that span age and fitness levels as movements and exercises can be easily adapted to suit any needs. Whatever your level, trust us, you’re going to feel it deep in your core the next day. But stick with it and you’ll feel yourself get stronger week by week as you increase the spring-based resistance.
Walk club
There has long been this idea that 10,000 steps a day is what we need to achieve to be ‘healthy’, when it could be much less than that. A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in the US has found that a brisk 15-minute walk daily is linked to a reduced risk of premature death.
Not only is walking incredible for heart health, increasing longevity and overall weight management, but it’s also low-impact and free, meaning you’re able to fit it into your busy schedule. The best way to add a little fun to your walking routine is to plan a weekly walk and talk with friends, having a laugh as you go.
Zumba
Is there anything more fun than having a dance to some good music with your friends? Between the endorphin rush and the fitness benefits dancing can be an incredible way to exercise. While the going out dancing days might be in the review mirror, there’s another way to have a boogie and a laugh all without having to get dolled up and put on heels. Enter: Zumba.
Led by an instructor, you’ll be guided through some heart-pumping choreography that will undoubtedly have you working up a sweat. Be sure to bring a group of friends along for the most fun workout you could imagine.
Aqua Aerobics
If you’re dealing with any mobility or joint issues and hard-surface exercise isn’t for you, then hop in the pool for a weightless workout. Aqua aerobics offers a fun alternative to cardio but is no less rigorous (splashing is optional), as is wetting your hair.
No matter what way you choose to workout, if you’re having fun while doing it then you’ll want to keep coming back time after time.
Brought to you in collaboration with Sydney Racquet Club.
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