I know this might seem like an odd question but I have always loved studying and learning something new (bit of a geek). I was watching DD1 doing her dance and gymnastics lessons and felt a bit envious. She is learning new skills and challenging herself and having tons of fun while being active. It started me thinking that I'd love to try a new sport/activity and get back into shape while learning to do something new. I'm not good at exercising just to stay fit - No motivation. I hate the gym although I quite enjoyed body pump. I've started running and enjoy the me time and feeling fitter but I don't love it. In my twenties I took up rugby and loved it. Lots of women start later so it's not a problem if you haven't played before (I found with hockey and netball people had played for years and the clubs were ultra competitive). We moved just before DDs arrived and I didn't like the local club plus they train and play on weekends so no good with a young family.
Have any of you taken up a new form of exercise in late thirties/forties and can recommend it. I'm very unco-ordinated so dance etc prob not for me, I don't have much free time (work 3 nights a week) so team sports may be tricky and I don't have the money for ski-ing, riding etc. I did lots of martial arts in my teens which I enjoyed but would prefer something new. Really I'd love an adult gymnastics class even though I'm clearly not in good enough shape for that even if there was one here. I've thought about everything from climbing to Pilates but I can't decide. Any thoughts???
Thanks xx