Hobbies can fulfill a lot of benefits besides bringing you joy! They can help you relax, they can keep your mind stimulated and (what we’re chatting about today) they can help you stay active. We’re going to get into my favorite hobby ideas for keeping you active while you also spend time enjoying yourself!
Let’s get right into it and hopefully you will get inspired and find a hobby idea to pick up this year that you’ll love and will help you stay active. So keep on reading-
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17 Hobbies To Keep You Active This Year!
Fun hobbies that also keep you moving:
Active hobby idea: Hiking
Explore local trails or plan a trip to national parks.
Hiking is not only an amazing way to workout but also a great way to spend time with loved ones and enjoying all that nature has to offer! Get moving and see the beautiful scenery that your local area has that you may not be appreciating enough.
Active hobby idea: Pickleball
Yeah yeah it’s trendy right now and hey guys that is for a good reason. Pickleball is a fun and active way to spend time outside and socialize with others at the same time.
Active hobby idea: Dance classes
Dance classes are not only a fun time and a great way to socialize but they are also a fun hobby that keeps you active. Whether it’s modern dance, ballroom, barre, etc. you can pick the type of dance that intrigues you the most and pick it up as a new, active hobby for the year!
Active hobby idea: Outdoor photography
Take your camera outside and capture the beauty of nature. Not only do you get to spend time in nature and capture photos that you can cherish for ever- but you also get to cultivate a useful and fun skill while enjoying this hobby!!
Active hobby idea: Gardening
A personal favorite of mine and a sneaky hobby that also keeps you active!
Spending time hauling around soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting can get your step count and heart rate way more than you might think.
Plus it’s a great way to spend time outside in the sun and grow fresh, healthy food for you and your family to enjoy!
Active hobby idea: Snow sports
Snow sports are an amazing way to stay active during the chilly winter months. Skiing, snowboard, cross country skiing etc. all great ways to also help you beat seasonal depression and dread winter a little less.
Active hobby idea: Self defense
There are endless options for ways you can both learn self defense and stay active! Let’s chat about a few-
- Karate – Focuses on strikes (punches, kicks, and knee strikes) and blocks. Great for balance, strength, and discipline.
- Taekwondo – A Korean martial art emphasizing powerful kicks and quick movements.
Krav Maga – Developed for the Israeli military; focuses on neutralizing threats quickly and efficiently.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) – Ground-based fighting that teaches how to defend yourself using leverage and submissions.
- Women’s Self-Defense Programs – Practical training that focuses on escaping grabs, defending from the ground, and striking vulnerable points.
Active hobby idea: Golf
Clearly we are covering the retirement home favorites right now but seriously golf is not only a good way to get outside and get movement but it’s also the ultimate networking skill. And as most of my readers are fellow young women don’t let men run the golf world and the connections it can include!!
Active hobby idea: Volunteering
Volunteering is an awesome way to give back to your community, get involved, feel fulfilled and stay active!!! Some of my favorite ways to volunteer that also keeps you active are:
- Volunteer to walk dogs at a local shelter. Get some doggy love and get the sweet babies the exercise they need too while getting some steps in.
- Environmental clean ups! Offer your time and effort up to clean up local beaches, parks, trails, etc.
- Habitat for humanity- join this amazing organization and get your hands busy and body moving while helping provide housing to those in need.
- Help elderly or disabled neighbors with yard work or house work!
Active hobby idea: Bicycling
As the wife of a tri-athlete I have found cycling to be way more enjoyable than I would have ever assumed. It’s also something I generally find safer to do as a woman alone compared to running or hiking!!
Active hobby idea: Rock Climbing
Challenge yourself with this physically and mentally demanding sport. Start on an indoor wall and work your way up to outdoor climbs.
Look into outdoor climbing walls in your area- personally live in Charlotte North Carolina and if you live in this area or visit you gotta check out the outdoor climbing walls at the US National white water center! They have climbing over bodies of water that are sooo cool!
Active hobby idea: Camping
While this may not be my personal cup of tea it is undeniably a fan favorite for outdoor hobbies! Camping, glamping… however you enjoy a camping experience is up to you but it’s still always a wonderful way to get outdoors more and get movement in.
Active hobby idea: Surfing
Catch waves at your local beach. Surfing is not only fun but also an excellent full-body workout.
Of course this is only if you have an ocean close enough but if you are lucky enough to well take advantage of it and learn to surf!
Active hobby idea: Mountain Biking
Tackle rough terrains on a bike. It’s thrilling and adrenaline rushing and a fantastic way to improve your biking skills. But remember to always take safety precautions as it can be a more dangerous active hobby than others if you aren’t being cautious!
Active hobby idea: Foraging
Learn to identify and collect wild edibles like berries, mushrooms, and herbs. Always ensure safety by proper identification!! This is so much easier with the help of the internet now which makes it so much more accessible which I love 🙂
Active hobby idea: Seashell collecting
At beaches/states/countries that allow it seashell foraging is so much fun. I also highly recommend doubling it with some beach cleanup, just bring a trash bag and a safe collecting tool and pick up any trash you see while searching for shells.
Active hobby idea: Hot girl walks
Last but certainly not least is a play on the TikTok trend yes but is actually an awesome way to spend less time indoors and better yourself. Listening to a podcast or audiobook while walking (bring the pup, push the stroller, whatever you need!) doubles your time outside with education and growth. A win-win!
And that my friends is all for now! I really hope that this article gave you some ideas and inspiration for a new hobby to pickup that will not only entertain you but also help you stay active. There is no better way to stay active than doing something that you actually enjoy doing!!
Korra-Shay
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