Best Outdoor Sports for Staying Active in Summer - Page 1

Hey everyone, summer’s finally here and I’m looking for fun outdoor sports to stay active. I’ve done some jogging and biking, but want to try something new that’s still social and keeps me moving. Any ideas?

If you're looking for something active and social, have you tried ultimate frisbee or beach volleyball? Both are super engaging, and you don't need to be super skilled to have fun. Here’s a quick overview of ultimate frisbee for beginners if you're curious )

I second ultimate frisbee, it’s a blast! Another cool option is paddleboarding, especially if you live near a lake or calm river. It’s great for core strength and balance, plus you can go at your own pace. Do you have access to water spots?

Yeah, there’s a lake nearby where people paddleboard. I’ve always wanted to try it but wasn’t sure if it’s more of a workout or just chill. Do you guys rent boards or have your own? And how sore am I gonna be after the first try?

Haha, the soreness depends on how ambitious you get on the board. First time I did it I barely used my legs right and my shoulders hated me the next day. But it’s totally worth it. Rentals are great if you're just testing it out. And you’ll be surprised how fun it gets once you start turning and racing friends.

If you're into games with some friendly competition, try outdoor badminton or spikeball. Also, some of my friends actually got into social casino games during rainy days when we couldn’t play outside. Weirdly fun way to stay social indoors — we used this site that has a bunch of them.

That’s actually a good tip. Never thought of mixing gaming into the activity list, but I guess on chill days it makes sense. I’ve seen people go nuts over spikeball at the park, though — looks intense. Is it hard to learn?

Nah, spikeball’s easy to pick up, hard to master. First few games are chaotic but super fun. Think of it like tiny trampoline volleyball. Bring snacks and a speaker and it turns into a mini party. Highly recommend!

Also — if you like team sports but want less structure than leagues, some cities have meetup groups that do weekly games like soccer or touch rugby. Great way to stay active and meet people without the pressure of being super good. Check out your local Facebook or Meetup pages.