Have you ever felt lethargic after hearing the word summer? probably YES!
Most of us associate the summer with dullness and boredom routine, and it’s quite natural. The scorching sun rays don’t allow us to go outside and have fun with our friends and family. In summers, we leave home only on an urgent basis. Otherwise, we all prefer to sit idle in the airconditioned room.
Moreover, without doing any recreational activity, your mind will be affected. You will feel cranky and tiresome. So
A simple way to kill your boredom is to have some sports activity.
No, I am not saying you should go out and play cricket at a 40-degree temperature. You can go for indoor sports that help you remain healthy and fit both physically and mentally.
Here are some sports ideas that you can play, even inside your house:
- CARROM
If you are looking for a fun activity for two or four people, then carrom is the best option.
You need a carrom table and two opponents sitting opposite each other. There can also be four members, one on each side, and they can play as a team of two.
Let me tell you the benefits of playing carrom
- Your focusing skills are improved
- Team spirit is developed within you
- Your analytical thinking and prediction skills have become more refined.
- TABBLE TENNIS
Table tennis makes you flexible and enhances your response time. It enhances your mental alertness and concentration.
If you wonder, what are the requirements for this game?
Not much you only need a table, small bats, and a hollow ball to play with it. You can dedicate a room for table tennis or even set it up in your backyard.
Table tennis does require vigorous training and practice to become an expert in it. Are you a sporty person who loves to enjoy tough games?
If yes, then table tennis is for you.
- HOOLA HOOPING
It is a simple and trouble-free activity. Once you master it, you become more flexible and flaunt your expertise in front of your family and friends.
- SWIMMING
Whether it is summer or winter, swimming lovers love to swim irrespective of the weather. They feel active and energetic while swimming.
In summers, everyone loves to play with water, so even non-swimmers spend their time in pools. It’s a great idea to deal with the intense heat of the summer.
- CHESS
With no age limit, everyone can play this game. It fills the age gap between the eldest and young generation: like a grandfather-grandson chess duo. It sharpens your mind, broadens your horizon, and increases your patience level.
It always seems that good chess players can also make wise decisions in practical.
- ARCHERY PRACTICE
It is a traditional Long-lost game. In ancient times, people learn it to survive in war or to hunt animals.
But nowadays, you can do it both for recreational and competition purposes because:
- It is a great stress reliever.
- It strengthens your muscles, especially cardiac muscles.
- Your hand-eye coordination is also improved.
- INDOOR BASKETBALL
I know basketball is played best on the ground with team members. But in summer, if you don’t want to lose your agility practicing basketball indoors is also a great idea.
Furthermore, it is safer, and you are less prone to injury during indoor basketball. Beginners must grab this chance and become proficient in basketball.
CONCLUSION
Sports are mandatory if you want to remain fit. Whether it is indoor sports or outdoor, both are beneficial.
After a long day of work, summer evenings can be torture. If we do nothing at that time, it’s like an everlasting summer evening. So, utilize your free time wisely and spend it for mind and body refreshment.
