Discover Your Sport

There is no doubt that movement is an important part of our everyday life. Sufficient exercise should be part of your day, especially if you work in a sedentary or standing position. Through sports and movement, the immune system is strengthened, stress is reduced, tension is relieved and happiness hormones are released. But if you just can't find the motivation to get started, it's often because you chose the wrong sport. Because your sports program only fulfils its purpose if you really have fun doing it. Do you prefer gentle movements or do you like to tire yourself out? Do you prefer to train alone or do you have more fun in a group? Do you generally prefer to be outside or do you prefer to do sports in a fitness centre or a hall? All these questions are important to find the right form of movement for you.

We've put together a list of some of our favourite forms of exercise to help you find what you're looking for:

Swimming

• For people who like to be in the water, and prefer training solo
• Effect: Endurance sport, muscle strengthening, promotes mobility of the shoulders.

The different swimming techniques allow a lot of variety during training. You can also decide whether you prefer to swim in the indoor pool or outside in the open-air pool or in a lake. Swimming is generally not a group sport, however, finding a group of like-minded swimmers can provide additional motivation and the exchange with each other can be a lot of fun.

Running

• For Those who wish to improve endurance. Can be individual or group based
• Effect: strengthens the cardiovascular system

When you run, you keep setting new goals for yourself. You can gradually increase your running distance, run time or speed through efficient training. The goals you set always give you new motivation. Trail running also offers variety and new challenges: instead of the usual jogging round, head to your nearest hiking trail or park, to bring new momentum and motivation to your training.

Cycling

• For nature lovers. Both individual or group training are possible
• Effect: improves cardiovascular health, increases endurance, strengthens the leg muscles
  

You can always set your own personal goals when riding a bike, and riding in a group can be just as motivating. One benefit of cycling is the ability to communicate.

Hiking

• For whom: For nature lovers: Indoor, individual or group training
• Effect: strengthens the cardiovascular system

Hiking has become a popular hobby in recent years. More and more people want to reach new heights! Whether alone or in a group - the endurance sport offers a spectacular insight into flora and fauna, while the body is trained holistically.

At-Home Workouts

• For everyone! A practical, solo training activity
• Effect: Varies depending on the chosen training

Since the start of the Corona Pandemic, training opportunities from the comfort of your own home have increased. Accessories, training equipment and apps/online courses offer a wide range from calisthenics - training with your own body weight -, to yoga, Pilates, HIIT and much more. Enjoy the advantage of being able to train directly in your living room! However, make sure that you have enough freedom of movement, the right surface and are doing the exercises correctly.

Team Sports

• For everyone who likes to train in a group
• Effect: Varies depending on the sport

Hockey, volleyball, handball, football, basketball - the list of team sports goes on and on. They are particularly popular with sociable people and those looking to make friends. In addition to endurance and strength, ball sports also improve the ability to react and, of course, team spirit.

Dance

• Dance is for every one, and there are many options available for people young and old! Dance is suitable for people who are enthusiastic about sports, individual or group training, partner training
• Effect: Strengthening of the entire body, helps reduce stress, strengthens body awareness.

Dancing is not only good for the body, but also the soul, which benefits from the sounds of the music and lively movements. Dancing is also particularly popular with couples. The feeling of having to adjust to the other person strengthens cohesion and togetherness. But Zumba, for example, is a lot of fun to do on your own.

So have fun, and find the sport that keeps you motivated!