Fancy taking up a new sport, but don’t know how to begin? Maybe you are bored with the gym and need a new challenge? Our getting started guides are designed to help you get more active and to open your eyes to sports you maybe hadn’t even considered before.
Everyone needs a bit of guidance or direction from time to time and trying to start a new sport can be a daunting prospect, but there are many sports and clubs out there ready to welcome newcomers.
We at Sportsister firmly believe that there is a sport that will suit everyone, and that sport should be fun, rewarding and sociable. Only when you find something that you enjoy doing or being part of, will you then stick with it and make it part of your life.
So take a look at the list below and have a browse around the features to see if any of them appeal. Keep checking back too because we are adding new guides all the time, and if there is a sport you want to know about email us and we will look into it for you.
Getting started guides
* adventure racing * badminton * canoeing * cycling * duathlon * fencing * football * modern pentathlon *
* kickboxing * hockey * horse riding * indoor climbing * kitesurfing * netball * skiing*
* surfing * squash * taekwondo * tennis * trampolining * triathlon *
Need more advice? read on for training guides and injury prevention tips.
Training plans and tips
* Training plan for a 5km * Training plan for a half marathon * Run your first marathon *
* Sprint triathlon training plan * Marathon race day tips * Cross training advice *
* How to choose the right yoga for you *
Injury prevention and advice
* Choosing the right running shoes * Stretching advice * Avoiding swimmers shoulder *
* A beginners guide to stretching * The most common injuries and how to avoid them *
* The most common leg and foot injuries and how to avoid them *
* How to be a better swimmer * How to avoid shin splints during marathon training *
Danielle Sellwood, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
Photo credits:
indoor climbing: Charles Shearn and Cordelia Molloy
