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“I haven’t been active lately.” Now that we’re adults, I bet many of us feel that way.
Unlike our student days, life is busy with work and family… Sometimes you get the urge to exercise again, right?
So in this article, we’re introducing ways for adults to enjoy moving their bodies—fun sports and activities!
We’ve picked out a wide range, from light, icebreaker-style activities you can enjoy casually to new sports that have been getting attention in recent years.
Be sure to read to the end and find the one that fits you best!
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[Sports] Play that involves moving your body. A roundup of exercises perfect for adults (1–10)
Tail tag
It’s a game where each player wears a detachable tail and tries to protect their own tail while grabbing the opponent’s.
Because it requires quick moves to get behind your opponent, it’s recommended to play in teams so the sides are evenly matched.
The more opponents there are, the more you’ll need to watch your back, and it helps build concentration and physical strength.
You can also tailor the tails to the participants—like increasing the number of tails each person wears or making the tails harder to pull off—for a fun twist.
Sport Tag
It’s a sport that adds athletic elements to the traditional game of tag that everyone’s played.
While moving around to avoid being caught, you aim to capture treasures placed on the opposing team’s field.
Deciding how many players to allocate to offense and defense and how each person moves makes team strategy a big highlight.
Even if participants have different fitness levels, you can balance the game by adjusting team assignments, numbers, and rules, making it easy to enjoy even for those who aren’t confident in sports.
slacklining
Have you heard of slacklining? It’s a sport where you walk or jump on a loosely tensioned line.
It’s one of the latest fitness trends.
You can train muscles you don’t usually use and boost your concentration.
It’s great for forgetting the busyness of daily life and enjoying time in nature.
You can try it easily on a camping trip or picnic, and the whole family can have fun.
It’s perfect for a digital detox, too.
Give it a try!
Samurai sword-fighting (chambara) battle
Sport Chanbara is perfect for helping adults get more exercise.
In this game, you fight with sponge swords, and the rules are super simple: if the ball attached to your arm gets taken, you lose.
You get the thrill of moving your body and the excitement all at once.
Battles that require strategy engage both your mind and body, making it a refreshing experience.
It’s also great for socializing since everyone can get hyped together.
In a friendly atmosphere, you can let loose and have a blast!
Squash volley
It’s a sport adapted from volleyball that uses a badminton doubles court and a special soft ball.
Matches are played in teams of three, and the biggest difference from volleyball is that you must always hit the ball three times before returning it to the opponent’s court.
The soft ball reduces impact when struck, making it easier to participate, but because it doesn’t bounce the way you expect, it creates strategic mind games.
Since it’s a small-team format, assembling teams with consideration for participants’ stamina and balance is also an important point.
Rock-paper-scissors game
It’s a game where quick reflexes and decision-making are essential, as you must swiftly perform the action specified by the outcome of rock-paper-scissors.
The loser runs away and the winner chases immediately, and you compete to see whether the loser can escape to a designated spot.
If you split into teams, have everyone throw the same hand, and count how many people manage to escape, it works well even with large groups.
The excitement comes from the fact that the result isn’t decided by rock-paper-scissors alone and from the rapid judgment needed to choose the correct action on the spot.
trampoline
Trampolines may just be about bouncing, but they offer impressive exercise benefits.
These days, more compact home versions are available, making it easy to get a full-body workout.
If you use one in the yard, you can enjoy the feeling of the open sky as you jump.
They’re perfect for training your sense of balance, too.
Try some aerial moves with your kids—safely, of course—and you’ll boost your body control as well.
It could even make everyday movements feel smoother.
A trampoline doesn’t just help you stay healthy; it also satisfies your playful side.
You might just discover a new way to have fun at home.