I’ve never ‘found’ a sport I love, and have muddled through life so far with basic levels of fitness, was always ok rather than brilliant or terrible at sport. I’ve started to have a little more time on my hands, and I’m thinking about what kind of sport or exercise might be good to try, that will likely have some longevity, that I can keep on doing say into retirement.
I’m interested generally on people’s thoughts on exercise in middle age and onwards, but in case it helps, some specifics on what would likely work for me: running as part of the sport I can manage, long distance running is out, i have an ankle problem. A social sport would be great, if I can join without feeling an idiot as a beginner, but open to stuff I can do alone too. Not motivated by losing weight, I want to increase strength, build some cardio fitness, stave off body niggles, feel some satisfaction with improvement, boost mood.
Suggestions very welcome!