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Benefits Of Playing Football

Playing sports has many benefits to the average person(s). Today’s average lifestyle is a hectic one and has no room for something like sports because after all, most sports are only games. Or so the average person thinks. One of the major benefits of playing some sport on a somewhat regular basis is that you can keep yourself in good health and avoid such diseases as a heart attack and the possibility of high blood pressure. The latter, as you may know, has no symptoms until it is too late.

Why play football

Better health

football playerAlso, because of our hectic lifestyles we spend little or no quality time with our families. Playing sports with family and friends gives them the incentive to exercise more and to think of better nutrition and all the things one needs to do to be a good athlete. So as a sports person, you are pointing your family and friends in the direction of health as well as doing the same for yourself.

Better brain function

It is important to give children the incentive to join sports such as football, volleyball, basketball and other activities. Our children today have become sedentary because of the computer and television. As a result, we have to fight the causes of obesity, depression and other such diseases in children. Football helps to keep their bodies fit and trim through proper diet and nutrition. These same activities can keep the child’s brain active and quick resulting in better grades and creativity.

Groups can set aside a time every Sunday morning to play, and if they stick to this, it will so become part of their routine. This is the perfect chance for groups of friends to catch up and they can chat as they are making their way around the course, as well as when they have a drink or something to eat in the clubhouse afterward.

Self Esteem

kid playing footballPeople that take part in sports activities have better self-esteem and see themselves differently than those that do not take part in sports. Taking part in some sport gives women and girls a more positive body image. Most importantly, taking part in sports activities reduces their stress and anxiety levels. Sports can teach them leadership skills and teamwork. Women and girls that take part in some sports activity reduce their chance of obesity. Women and girls that are active in some form of sports activity say they are happier than their non-active counterparts.

Build muscles

Football will also build up muscles in their arms as they start to hit the ball on a more regular basis. People who want to perfect their swing can do as at a driving range, which is also a great way of building up some more muscle, but without the hard work of going to the gym.