6 Interesting Activities to Enjoy In Your Busy Schedule

If you are lucky enough to live in an area with a climate favorable for outdoor activities, you can get to enjoy various recreational exercises despite having a tight schedule. Not only are these activities both mentally and physically beneficial, but they also allow you to spend time with friends; enjoying each other’s company can be very therapeutic for someone who’s always working.

There are a countless number of fun activities to engage in, and we have just a few of the best lined up. Let’s take a look at these excellent ideas for amazing activities you can try:

1. Playing Paintball

Paintball is an entertaining sport that can either be played indoors or outdoors. It’s one of the many competitive fun activities where you can involve several friends; which can feel extremely rewarding at the end of the day. One thing for sure is that you can never regret going out for a paintball game. The adrenaline rush that you get from running and shooting each other freshens up your mind to help you be better prepared to tackle your demanding schedule.

2. Playing Pickleball

The court dimensions for a pickleball court are almost identical to that of a tennis court, only smaller. There is a net, a weightless ball, and just like tennis, players can go against each other as doubles or singles. The rules of pickleball closely resemble those of table tennis and badminton; the players have to bounce the ball before hitting it. It’s a less strainful game where you can have fun and exercise without even noticing how much sweat you are breaking. You can introduce pickleball to your colleagues and friends who will be likely to enjoy the game too.

3. Ziplining

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Ziplining is one of the best outdoor practices you can do. If you’re looking for something fun and exciting for your next outdoor adventure, you can visit a ziplining park with a couple of friends and sign up for several rounds. Your friends can help you get over any present fear of heights that may be holding you back. It may be scary at first but think of it as an opportunity to outgrow your fears and learn your strengths. The thrilling experience you will get out of it will be worth it, especially if you have been dealing with a stressful work environment. 

4. Bike Riding

Taking an evening ride with your colleagues is a perfect way to get some exercise and stay in shape while at the same time having fun. There are a lot of new routes and sites you can explore when you decide to ride a motorized bike on your way around the neighborhood.  Not to mention just how much faster you will be able to run errands compared to when you drive a car; this is because you can avoid traffic.  

5. Go for a Swim

Swimming has a lot of benefits both for your mental and physical wellbeing. Set aside some time in your busy schedule for a swim; just an hour or two can really make a difference in how you feel. Doing this on a regular basis can help you strengthen your muscles as well as help you become a more skilled swimmer.

Apart from toning your body structure, swimming also helps provide you with some cardiovascular workouts; when your heart gets pumping, it improves your heart condition and helps burn calories while promoting weight loss. According to studies, you can burn up to 250 calories from swimming for just half an hour. 

6. Go Out for Some Bowling

This is a game that doesn’t involve a lot of movement. It’s a gentle yet active sport for when you don’t feel like breaking too much sweat. It’s perfect for both adults and seniors and can help your fitness as well as your overall quality of life.

Winding Up

Now that you know you don’t always have to be buried in work, you can try to squeeze some of the mentioned activities into your busy schedule. Maintaining a healthy body and mind ensures you are in better shape to be more productive and efficient with your work.

Adam Hansen
 

Adam is a part time journalist, entrepreneur, investor and father.