Even though we have to relax during the holidays, it’s a shame letting go of all the efforts you’ve made during the year by eating healthy and exercising go to waste because of inactivity.
There is nothing wrong with being active during the summer and enjoying a day off. This is the best time that can add an exciting twist to a typical training program.
It will make your traveling experience even better if you run every morning on the beach or a mountain trail. The scenery, the views, the surroundings will enhance your experience, and you’ll be doing exercise without even realizing it.
The running enthusiast, for example, packs their shoes and runs in every city they visit. Each person agrees it is an exciting and different way to explore a new place.
Aside from that, you can enjoy a wide range of activities and sports depending on the location you’ll be spending the holidays.
With that said, here are five cool sports to try while traveling while at the beach, in the mountains, or sightseeing.
Surfing
Once the exclusive privilege of Hawaiian royalty, people now surf almost anywhere there are waves. Some people describe catching a wave and riding it across the water as a life-changing experience.
Getting the right gear, practicing techniques, and getting ready to see your first wave is the first step to learning to surf.
To surf while traveling, getting the right gear is vital. And to get the right equipment, it would help if you rent a surfboard your first time out. You’ll find rental spots close to most beaches that offer affordable rental options by the hour or day.
You can either choose between fiberglass boards or soft surfboards. Softboards are buoyant and durable and an excellent choice for beginners.
Your weight will also determine the board you choose. The more weight you have, the larger it is. If you aren’t sure, most shops would gladly offer guidance on request.
Here’s a quick guide to getting started:
- Practicing on the ground is the best way to learn.
- Learn how to stand upright on the board.
- Take some time to paddle around and get used to the water.
- Speak with instructors or more experienced surfers.
- Search for an ideal surfing spot.
- Practice getting up while surfing.
- Before you surf, familiarize yourself with basic etiquette.
Once you’re done with the above, you can always put back your surfboard on surf and paddleboard rack mounts if provided or if you have one.
Freestyle Bullfighting
If you like acrobatics, crazy wrecks, and a man trying to hit a fighting bull weighing 1,200 pounds or more that’s out for blood, you’ve just scratched the surface of what freestyle bullfighting is.
Freestyle bullfighting involves a bullfighter fighting the bull for 70 seconds. Bullfighters are evaluated based on their willingness to risk and their aggressiveness. The goal of the bullfighter is to remain close to the bull throughout the whole contest.
If you’re new to the sport and wish to engage in one on your travels, you can always learn what it takes to be one.
As with bull riding, the bullfighter may score fifty points, and the bull may score fifty points, giving one hundred. 88 to 90 points is a great fight.
Bull Points
To award points for bulls, they consider the following factors:
- Aggressiveness
- Agility/speed
- Engagement (being hooked up)
- The difficulty of being fought
Rock Climbing
Nowadays, rock climbing is everywhere and is one of the cool sports to try while traveling. Climbing is no longer a fringe sport, thanks to the Dawn Wall, your Instagram feed, and even a new gym opening up in town.
Children are climbing rocks almost as soon as they can walk, so there’s no reason for you not to try it too while traveling.
Climbing, however, can seem intimidating at first. Many people ask how they can get started. The considerable barriers to entry are fear, feeling overwhelmed by equipment, and safety concerns.
There are also potential costs associated with rock climbing. Finding mentorship can be a problem, and climbing can be dangerous if you do it incorrectly.
Despite this, it has never been so easy to try climbing: it only takes a few minutes to walk to the nearest climbing gym, rent a pair of shoes and a harness, and jump on the bouldering wall.
When you climb on ropes and outdoors, technical skills become essential for your safety.
Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball is a good sport for people of all levels who want to enjoy some sun and sand all year round. It is essential to learn the basics of beach volleyball before you can play and enjoy it.
There are only two players on each side of beach volleyball. In terms of size, the court itself is smaller than a standard-size volleyball court indoors, which measures 16 x 8 meters. It is the court surface that differentiates indoor volleyball from beach volleyball.
When playing beach volleyball, it is vital to wear suitable clothing because of the sand, the movement, and the sun. Tank tops, shorts, and loose clothing are popular choices for beach volleyball players since they keep you cool and make it easier to move.
Because only two people are on each side of the net, beach volleyball has no specialized positions. Whenever necessary, every player must be able to block, set, dig, and hit.
Disc Golf
This game involves players throwing a frisbee disc from a tee box into a basket hole. The aim is to get the disc into the basket with the fewest number of throws or strokes, in the same way as ball golf.
A player who shoots the fewest number of strokes in a round of 18 holes wins. Disc golf, however, is a fun alternative to the monotony in ball golf, with the game’s rounds being a lot less repetitive.
It’s also a great way to meet new people, engage socially, get into great shape, relax, save some money, and have an overall fun time unlike anything else while traveling.
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We usually go on holiday to relax and unwind. There’s no better way to spend your time than engaging in sporting activities while traveling.
The above five cool sports to try while traveling will provide you with excellent ideas you can try out the next time you hit the road for your travels.
