10 awesome activities to try this year!

Eager to change up your routine and try something different this 2020? Finally, the wait is over! Many experience providers have reopened and are offering a large array of awesome activities. Feel the freedom of the outdoors, spend quality time with friends or challenge yourself to something completely new. 

To guide you on your new adventure, we’ve listed 10 awesome activities to try this year!

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

The world's fastest-growing watersport SUP is another fantastic sport to start this year. It's incredibly accessible, great for kids as well as adults and is an ideal low impact alternative to running or walking. Aside from the fitness benefits, it's also great for exploring! Paddle through new waterways, discover your surroundings from a new perspective and visit the hard to reach hidden gems! You will pick up the sport very quickly. It doesn't take much practice to master the technique, you can control your speed easily and if you fall off, it's easy to get back on. Find many amazing places to go SUP across the UK. 

Climbing

Climbing is a thrilling experience that will give you a full-body workout and exercise your problem-solving skills at the same time! You'll learn how to cautiously place your hands and feet in the right positions when faced with endless possibilities of different routes. This is a very rewarding activity, that will challenge you both physically and mentally as well as giving you a brilliant sense of achievement when you reach the top. You have to be courageous to get over what might initially seem like a difficult or impossible obstacle. Sounds like a challenge you are ready to accept? Discover your next climbing experience here.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing is an extremely high-adrenaline and growing watersport. The fantastic feeling of being propelled at speed over the water is unexplainable. You will experience the ultimate feeling of freedom as soon as you are able to ride the first few meters. It is a bit of a challenge to master at first, but also one of the most rewarding watersports there is. It's an incredibly diverse sport. You can either cruise on flat water lagoons, jump and practice tricks or go kitesurfing in waves with a waveboard! Treat yourself, your friends or family to a kitesurfing experience today!

Canoeing and kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking can be as action-packed or as calm as you like. Whether you want to paddle along a calm canal or take an adrenaline-inducing white water course there is something for everyone. Paddling allows you to discover untouched exclusive places and the unique opportunity of exploring places larger boats cannot reach. If you are a nature lover or love the excitement of discovering something new, travelling by canoe or kayak is brilliant to explore the unknown! Here you can find many great outlets across the UK offering both canoeing and kayaking adventures.

Surfing

Surfing is very popular because of that pure excitement of catching a wave. The intense adrenaline rush is the reason why many people are completely hooked. Patience is important, not every wave will be successful and waiting for that perfect chance is all part of the thrill of the sport. Being in the ocean allows you to connect with nature on a different level. Surfing can take you to the most beautiful areas on the planet! There is also an extensive surfing culture, embracing people, fashion, music and language. Sounds like something you want to be a part of? Find a large extent of surfing activities we offer here.

Yoga

Yoga is an excellent stress release and also an extreme fitness activity, toning all the core muscles and improving flexibility. It’s incredible for improving your sleep and your posture. You will have a newfound sense of calm which will help you tackle whatever life throws at you next. This will help you stay focused and develop a stronger sense of self-awareness. Most importantly, studies show yoga can significantly improve your mental well being, putting you in a happier state of mind! Become part of the yoga community and meet like minded people all expressing a holistic and spiritual culture. Check out the incredible yoga opportunities on our marketplace.

Open Water Swimming

Swimming is an activity that's lots of fun for all ages and abilities. This is a lifelong and vital skill that in many cases can be life saving. There is a lot of variation in the sport as there are several strokes to master so this exercise never gets repetitive. It is also very affordable and accessible. There are a lot of locations both indoor and outdoor, meaning whatever the weather there is always a place to practice! Find places offering open water swimming on our marketplace.

Snowboarding

The freedom and fluidity of snowboarding are why so many people are hooked on this sport. Whether you are new to snowsports or only ever tried skiing before, snowboarding could be your new challenge. The feeling of going downhill is amazing and you are able to manipulate speed and direction with just the turn of your feet. You will have the opportunity to freestyle, performing tricks and jumps and going to snow parks, perfect for the ultimate thrill-seeker! Dive into your new adventure and check out our snowboarding activities available.

Skiing

Skiing is a great activity, you can do all year round. There are many different dry ski slope locations in the UK. This is perfect for that summer ski session and also for beginners looking to practice their skills and boost their confidence before hitting the mountain slopes. There are many different types of skiing such as downhill, slalom, cross country and off-piste skiing. It's very versatile and once you have mastered the basics, you can try any route and any type of skiing you want! Find out where to go and what type of sessions we offer here.

Triathlon

Triathlons are a perfect workout alternative because of the variety of exercise. Mixing up your sessions means your motivation will soar. Incorporating three different sports into your weekly fitness plan helps you avoid repetitive routines. You are in control of what type of exercise you want to do. You can practice either running, swimming or biking depending on the day of the week or what you feel like. Seek out your next triathlon experience on our marketplace.

As you can see there are a vast amount of activities to get stuck into this 2020. Our outlets have worked hard to deliver the best sessions in a socially distanced environment, allowing you to have tonnes of fun, feel safe and make the most of this year. Check out the eola marketplace for a full list of activities we offer. 

Looking for more inspiration? Check out 3 great places to go canoeing in London and SUP’s 4 awesome health and well being benefits. 

Searching for a booking system to help you run your outdoor activities? eola is dedicated to helping instructors and outdoor activity centres share their passion with more people. We reduce your administrative burdens, so you can have more time to spend doing what you love. Find out more at our watersports page.

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