TIME TO START A SPORT RUNNING CYCLING YOGA TENNIS CALLISTHENICS SCUBA DIVING CROSSFIT STRENGTH TRAINING

What’s the first thing you do when you want to start a new sport? You google it! Then, you spend hours reading articles and watching videos to see if it’s the right fit.

My page skips this step, giving you all you need to start a sport!

I love trying new sports. While I stick to running, tennis, and swimming regularly, I often explore others for fun and variety.

Over the years, I’ve tried many sports and spent countless hours searching for beginner tips and the right equipment. That’s why I created this site—to gather everything I’ve learned in one place, making it easier for you to find summarized, useful information.

What you’ll find here:

  • Basic tips for beginners
  • Equipment essentials, plus optional gadgets for enthusiasts
  • Body areas each sport targets
  • Common injuries in each sport

My recommendations come from personal experience as an amateur. My focus is on helping you start a sport easily. For advanced advice, I’ll include links to trusted sites for each sport.

Enjoy the site!

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DISCOVER THE SPORT THAT SUITS YOU!

Beginner Tips

In each sport you will find beginner tips that will quickly give you all the information needed to get you started. 

Find a Sport to Start

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