Most of us have a hobby of some kind. And what that means to us is different for each person.

Some of us have had hobbies since we were small children and have just continued to our current age. Some of us have been dragged into a hobby by our family members, and have kept it up because that’s normal now For us. And some of us don’t find our hobbies until later on in life. But better late than never, of course. Hobbies can range from creative to sporty, right down to relaxing and calming. It all depends on our personalities and our own energy levels. Of course the more active you can be with your hubby the better. And there are plenty of side-effects to having a hobby that we may never have imagined. Which is great. So here are some of the reasons why we should find a hobby and stick to it, and some of the positive side-effects for each of them. 

EXERCISE

Most Hobbies encourage us to exercise in some way. It goes without saying that sports are one particular hobby that we can definitely say improves our chances of getting more exercise. This doesn’t mean, however, that if you choose a different hobby, you aren’t going to benefit from it physically. Even watching a sport can improve your activity levels. Having to follow golfers around the course can, of course, increase your step count for the day significantly. Or watching a football match usually involves a high level of energy for a good 90 minutes. So it doesn’t mean that you have to dig out the old football boots and run around the pitch after 10 years of inactivity, it can just say that you should see the potential benefits of taking up a hobby, no matter what you do. You might be surprised if you look at your activity tracker, to see just how much you benefit from your new hobby.

MENTAL STIMULATION

Keeping our brain shop can be a bit of a tricky task, we all fall into habits that are easier for us, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But adding in a hobby that can keep your mind working, keep your learning, and improve your mental dexterity, then this can’t be a bad thing. Reading all about your UTV maintenance and researching tires on Compett.org can enhance your brain activity significantly. Even activities such as martial arts have a certain amount of learning and mental stimulation that you might never have imagined. Learning patterns, forms, and different languages in some aspects of martial arts can really improve your brain. Studies have shown that keeping your brain active can reduce any early signs of dementia as you get older. And that something that we should all aim for. Not only does a hobby bring your mental stimulation, but it can bring you a social aspect which in turn keeps your brain active as well. Firing neurons that we don’t usually do through our day-to-day lives.

RELAXATION

To start with any physical activity can produce endorphins, this obviously helps you feel better, and improve your overall mood. This is a fantastic way of enhancing your relaxation, which in turn leads to better sleep. And who doesn’t want to get better quality sleep?

So trying to find a new hobby is a worthwhile endeavour, and if you can find something that you really enjoy that he’s added benefits are always a bonus.