So you've been avoiding yourself in the mirror lately, and you want to get started on some kind of exercise program. The problem is you're not sure what. You could join a gym membership, and crowd in there like everybody else after work, and trudge away on the treadmill. That would definitely give you the exercise that you need. Recently, however, more and more people are starting to realize that by participating in competitive sports, you get incredible benefits far and above what you would get from joining a gym. If you'd like to get involved in sports but aren't sure how, then this article is for you.
If you are absolutely clueless on how to start, don't worry. Everybody starts off that way. One way to begin is to head down to your local library, and head on over to the sporting section. Pick up a few "how to" books on various sports, and thumb through them and see if they seem interesting. If you can imagine yourself playing that particular sport, and find it enjoyable, then it will likely be so when you play for real. Don't limit yourself to only one, make sure to note all the different sports you think you'll enjoy.
Another idea is to head on down to your local sporting goods store. Just wander around and look at what's available as far as sports equipment. Pick up a few and try them out, and see how they feel. This can be a good way to do a 'gut check' to see if a particular sport is right for you. An advantage of going to a sporting goods store it that you can ask questions of whatever sport you may be interested in.
Another great source of inspiration is your local community college. These always have beginners course in many sports. They are good for many reasons. One is that they are relatively cheap, and meet once a week or so. Another is that you'll find many other people that are in the same boat as you, and are just starting out. You might even find plenty of people to play your new sport with, giving you all kinds of extra opportunities.
Another option you may have is to check with your company. If you work for a fairly large company, there's a good chance they'll have sports organizations within the company for team sports like softball, volleyball and others. This can be a great way to get to know your coworkers as well. And if you participate through work, there's a good chance that it can be subsidized in some way.
Naturally, these ideas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to finding the right sport for you. Once you start exploring your options, you'll realize you have more choices than you are aware of. And before you know it, you'll be playing your favorite sport on a regular basis.