Sports includes all forms of competative physical games activity or games which,[through casual or organised participation, at least in part aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entairnmennt for spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a match) is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a “tie” or “draw”, in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging games in a regular sports season, followed in some cases by playoffs.
When you read fitness you may imagine intense daily workouts at a gym. As a person with a bleeding disorder you may not be able to participate in these activities.
The next time you hear the words sports and fitness, consider that physical activity—through safe sports and exercises—will strengthen your musculoskeletal system and reduce extra weight. The real benefit: your joints will become more stable and you’ll be less likely to have bleeds and pain.
- Playing sports helps reduce body fat or controls your body weight.
- Sports allow you will gain the satisfaction of developing your fitness and skills.
- Sports can help you fight depression and anxiety.
- Sports allows you to challenge yourself and set goals.
- Playing sports helps strengthen bones.
- Sports help aid coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Many sports can help improves stamina and concentration.
- Sports allow you to experience the highs and lows of both winning and losing!
- Through sports you will meet people with a similar interest to yourself and are likely to gain many new friends.
- Sports are a great way for families to get exercise together.
- If you are sporty then you are more likely to have a healthy lifestyle.
INJURIES
Many people enthusiastically start a new exercise program just to get sidelined shortly after due to a fitness injury. With the right precautions and mind set this can be prevented.
1. Avoid having your knees go off in different directions
2. Never hold your breath
3. Do not lose good posture
4. Don’t try to work through pain
5. Avoid using momentum or otherwise cheating
6. Never stop suddenly on the treadmill
7. Don’t go without a spotter when you need one
FIT ASPIRE 