It’s a big myth, that sport is not a woman’s cup of tea. Globally, so many successful women sports celebrities prove the above statement wrong. Even in India, the statistics of successful women sports star has gone up in recent times. To list a few names would be Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, Arunima Sinha, Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu, MC Mary Kom and so on.
So, if you are woman who finds interest in sports, how about participating in the same, than merely restricting to the news updates from the sports column. Add sports to your agenda for a healthy life and also, perhaps tomorrow sports will get you success that you never thought of.
Ladies, once you make up your mind on stepping into the world of sports here are five popular options you can opt for. Browse in your locality and you will surely find sports clubs that have trainers and practice facilities for the following sports:
Gymnastics
At any stage womanhood, exercise is a primary requisite. Being associated with gymnastics will make exercise regular in life which will accelerate health developments and boost mental confidence. From the age of three, any girl can start learning gymnastics. In fact, there is gymnastics is not age bound and anyone can take up on gymnastics anytime in life, when they feel. Within gymnastics, there are further more categories like rhythmic gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, acrobatic gymnastics and so on.
Badminton
Counting Saina Nehwal or PV Sindhu as your goal, how about spending some time with the racquet and shuttlecock. The second most popular sport in the country, allows one to remain fit and maintain physical fitness. Also, badminton is fast which will impact the speed of your body. Badminton can be practiced anytime and it is easy to get players for this game.
Swimming
Though at a young age, girls are sent to swimming classes but often later in life, it is discontinued. Alike any other sport, there is no age limit for swimming and therefore, the aim should be to continue with swimming. Swimming reduces stress and develops immunity positively impacting the cardiovascular fitness of the body. Swimming is an all round exercise that any woman can start and continue at any point in life. Start from a local swimming club and you may make wonderful achievements from swimming.
Cycling
The simplest form of exercise that can be taken up right at home with a cycle around. It is also believed that once you master the cycling technique, you never forget it in life. So, if you know cycling just get your gear again and go out. You can cover miles in a day which will not only be a form of recreation but also add to your health regime. Once you are confident as a cyclist, you can participate in marathons and cycling contests as well.
Basketball
Basketball in girls’ school is common. After school, most of women give up on this sport. Also called as netball, this can easily be practiced in local clubs and given a permanent space in any woman’s life. Basketball helps in improving bone strength, building coordination, and motor skills. Also, do not believe in the myth that height of a girl can impact their basketball skills.
