It is a fact that UK health chiefs are regularly reminding the public of this. Exercise and fitness offer tremendous benefits for our physical and emotional health. Athletics takes the qualities of physical fitness one step further; something that can only be better for our bodies. But what are the best ways to increase your overall athleticism? One option is to exercise.

Not only does interact with others have a social element, but there is a wide range of sports to choose from to get the results you want. A good thing to keep in mind when making your choice is pace, endurance, and the overall effort required. So these are just some of the best sports options for your overall athletic level.

Basketball

If you\’ve ever watched a basketball game, you\’ve probably noticed how fast it moves – Over.

There is no break in the rhythm for the participants. Take your foot off the accelerator and you\’ll quickly be faced with waves of enemy attacks. Don\’t forget the physical twists and turns as you defend the ball and position yourself for the shot. 

Football/Soccer

Perhaps you are a defender and dream of becoming the next Virgil van Dijk; it takes strength and power to fend off opposing strikers and a high degree of agility to complete tackles perfectly. Or do you see yourself as the new Lionel Messi? To attack confidently in soccer, you need to have pace and agility to turn. the defender inside and outside. They also need this physical strength to dominate aerial and ground combat. Set of five per side.

Boxing

Boxing may not be for everyone, but it doesn\’t improve half of your fitness and athleticism. Confidence in upper body strength is a notable benefit. Your competitor brings out the best in you. And since it requires the highest resistance in 12 three-minute rounds, it\’s a very viable option.

Rugby

UnionRugby union (and indeed rugby league) is a hard-hitting, robust sport for those looking to develop their athletics. There are numerous situations your body can go through, which largely depend on the position you are playing. The winger, for example, needs speed and agility to create chances and sheer physical strength to make try and save tackles on defense. For forwards, the challenge will be slightly different; forced to fend for themselves in the scrum and take a lot of responsibility in transporting the ball.

This is also 80 minutes long, meaning good athleticism is essential.