Weekend Activity

After a long week by the time the weekend rolls around, working out may be the last thing you want to do. However, a great way to stay motivated and have a lot of fun while getting a good workout is to join a sports team! Adult sports teams have gained in popularity recently because of the competitive fun they offer, as well as a chance to meet new people (which is great if you have recently moved to a new city or even if you are just looking to branch out your social circle). Common sports offered are soccer, softball, touch football, basketball and kickball. Worried about your lack of experience? Don't worry, most leagues have beginner teams and even if they don't, many will have teams where beginners are welcome. This is a great opportunity to explore a new sport or pick up an old high school sport.

If you are concerned about the time commitment, don't be. The leagues are meant for busy working adults and therefore do not hold practices but instead meet only on the weekends for friendly games. Many leagues are co-ed although there are also usually men's teams and women's teams available. There is, of course, a registration fee; however, the fees are usually not very high and are meant only to cover court or field registration and umpires. An even greater benefit? Often times portions of the registration fees are donated to charity making this option not only great for frugal fitness but also for doing something good.

To find out information about your local sports teams, visit your city government's website and search for their parks and recreation section, which will often have information on local sports leagues. Otherwise, try a Google search!