To stay healthy, you need to stay active with workouts and exercises. But for many adults, going to the gym and working out is a solitary activity. If you want to branch out to meet new people or have more fun while exercising, check out our list of workouts that allow you to exercise and socialize below!
Hiking
Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor exercises today for people of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you just want to get outside with some fresh air or push your body with challenging outdoor excursions, hiking is a fun hobby to keep you active this summer.
Plus, it’s a great way to socialize with friends, family, workout buddies, or people you meet in hiking groups. Plenty of public hiking groups accept newcomers who want to trek through trails while chatting with new people. Look for local hiking groups online or near hiking trails to meet new people while exercising!
Rock Climbing
If you prefer to hike vertically instead of horizontally, rock climbing is another workout that allows you to exercise and socialize. While those unfamiliar may think it is a solitary exercise, rock climbing is a great social activity and one that can benefit your mental health.
Whether you join a gym or take an outdoor rock climbing class, you’ll learn that climbers depend on each other for support (literally and figuratively), instruction, and helpful tips. Consider taking a rock climbing class and see what new heights you can scale!
Dancing
If you love connecting with people through dance, there are plenty of dance classes and dance-style workouts where you can make friends while working up a sweat. There are many popular dance classes available at gyms and community centers, such as:
- Zumba
- Cardio dance
- Hip-hop dance
- Jazzercise
- Salsa
- Barre
You’ll meet new people, exercise, and learn some new moves!
Tennis
Tennis is a popular sport for those who want to exercise but aren’t fans of structured workouts. As a fully-fledged sport, it’s one of the best full-body workouts, forcing players to run across the court to exercise leg muscles, engage their cores, and swing the rackets.
Even if you’ve never played, consider taking a class and visiting tennis courts and clubs to play with others in singles or doubles matches. Pretty soon, you’ll become a mainstay of your local tennis community!
Team Rec Leagues
Many cities and towns, big and small, offer adult recreational team leagues for adults to get together, play a game they love, and have fun. Most also allow individuals to join the league, and they’ll place you with a team needing an extra player or combine you with others.
It’s a great way to exercise, meet new people, and play sports years into adulthood. Whether you enjoy softball, kickball, basketball, volleyball, or something else, there’s likely a rec league looking for new players!
We hope our list has given you some helpful ideas on working out while socializing. These sports, activities, and classes aren’t just great exercises but excellent opportunities to break out of your shell and meet new people.
