Recommend a good sport for my large husband

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Dh is a bit overweight, but also a very large build. 6'4", broad shouldered and just big.

I am a runner, but he says running is not for him. He maintains that at his age, weight and size, impact sports would not be a good idea.

He is not keen on football.

Not rugby - he is blind without his glasses.

He wants to exercise to lose a bit of weight.

He is joining a gym, but not massively enthusiastic about it.

Any other ideas?

I suggested squash or tennis.

cycling?

not squash - badminton. Squash = hard on the knees, especially for a big bloke. Badminton a lot easier until he gets good.
Swimming and cycling also good because non-impact - better to start with.

Defo cycling

i play badminton, good exserise. My friends dh who is very tall and need very slim plays squash.

One of those military keep fit courses?

Cycling and swimming, definitely. And for fun, if not for fitness, bowling. Great fun but not to hard on the body.

Cycling, swimming and badminton - all good ideas. I shall suggest them. Thanks all.

Cricket
Ten Pin Bowling
Dancing - not ballet, maybe, but something you could to together like salsa, Argentine tango, jive etc.

At the gym, do they have concept rowing competions? Ie racing on machines - could also be a way into the water bourne version. His height would be an advantage, and have you seen how fit rowers are?

Walking/hiking
Golf (walk the course)
Swim
Rowing
Yoga - some types can be strenuous, and not only strengthen/tone, but do wonders for flexibility.

Ooh, rowing, there's a thought. We live by the sea.

Roffle at dancing. Maybe in a parallel universe!

Nice bracing dip every morning then.

Beach volleyball?

As A big bloke, he might suit mountain biking better than road cycling. My DB is 6'5" and 100kg and hasd got very fit and lost a lot of weight through mountain biking. He laughs at me and my flimsy little road bike!

I'd echo the cycling and swimming suggestions as they're both low impact. With squash and badminton he runs the risk of knee injuries.

If you are by the sea you might have a gig rowing club nearby. That's great fun!

Skiing? I learned to ski when I was MASSIVELY overweight and took to it like a duck to water - gravity works in your favour!

Rock-climbing? With added weight he'll soon muscle up as he'll need his strength.