Sports are an excellent activity for families because there are so many benefits derived for the individual family members and the family as a group. Doing sports together encourages everyone to connect as a family unit.
SPORTS BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS
- Promotes wellness for both our bodies and minds
- Teaches team-work
- Demonstrates the benefits of working together with others to achieve goals.
- Reduces stress
SPORTS BENEFITS FOR THE FAMILY
- Fosters camaraderie and bonding within the family due to shared interests
- Nurtures friendly competition which makes family members strive to excel in the sport
- Spending quality time with your family
WAKEBOARDING
Wakeboarding is a fantastic sport to get your whole family involved, as there are no age restrictions. Wakeboarding works your core, arms, and legs. The better you become at boarding, the more of a workout it provides. Wakeboarding is a sport that you can do all day (wake parks have day rates and hourly ones), so you can have family wakeboarding days where you can pack a picnic lunch and hang out with your family for hours.
CYCLING
Anyone who can ride a bike can cycle. This makes it a perfect choice for a family sport. It is an excellent form of exercise for adults and kids alike that you can do pretty much anywhere. The health benefits of cycling are plentiful because it is an effective cardiovascular workout. Cycling is a low impact sport (as opposed to wakeboarding), so you and your family won't likely suffer from many injuries. If you want to have a nice family day, you can head to Nuvali or Tagaytay and bike around, soaking in the fresh air and enjoying some family bonding time.
TENNIS
Tennis is one of the best individual and team sports out there. It is a powerful workout that the whole family can enjoy. People can play together no matter their age (my three-year-old can play with his grandfather). There aren't many sports where you can do that! Tennis teaches discipline and the importance of working hard, which are significant lessons to impart to your children. Tennis also helps develop concentration and tenacity not just in your children but in you as well.
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