1. sports improve your mood
want a burst of happiness and relaxation? get involved in a physical activity. whether you are playing sports, working out at a gym, or taking a brisk walk, physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed. team sports in particular provide a chance to unwind and engage in a satisfying challenge that improves your fitness. they also provide social benefits by allowing you to connect with teammates and friends in a recreational setting.
2. sports improve your concentration
regular physical activity helps keep your key mental skills sharp as you age. this includes critical thinking, learning, and using good judgment. research has shown that doing a mix of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities is especially helpful. participating in this kind of activity three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can provide these mental health benefits.
3. sports reduce stress and depression
when you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors. this can help you avoid getting bogged down by negative thoughts. exercise reduces the levels of stress hormones in your body. at the same time, it stimulates production of endorphins. these are natural mood lifters that can keep stress and depression at bay. endorphins may even leave you feeling more relaxed and optimistic after a hard workout. experts agree that more quality research is needed to determine the relationship between sports and depression.
4. sports improve sleep habits
sports and other forms of physical activity improve the quality of sleep. they do this by helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep. sleeping better can improve your mental outlook the next day, as well as improve your mood. just be careful not to engage in sports too late in the day. evening practices within a few hours of bedtime may leave you too energized to sleep.
5. sports help you maintain a healthy weight
the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommend sports participation as a healthy way to maintain weight. individual sports, such as running, cycling, and weightlifting, are all particularly effective ways to burn calories and/or build muscle. staying within a recommended weight range reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
6. sports boost your self-confidence
the regular exercise that comes with playing sports can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. as your strength, skills, and stamina increase through playing sports, your self-image will improve as well. with the renewed vigor and energy that comes from physical activity, you may be more likely to succeed in tasks off the playing field as well as on it.
7. sports have been linked to leadership traits
team sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball are breeding grounds for leadership traits. studies done in high schools reveal a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. because of the opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, people involved in sports are naturally more inclined to adopt a “team mindset” in the workplace and in social situations. the team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.
I’m a great lover of the English and American literature. Among my favourite writers are W. Shakespeare, Agatha Cristie and Jerome Klapka Jerome.
Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in Walsall, Staffordshire,England on 2nd May 1859. At the age of 29 he married Georgina Elizabeth Henrietta Stanley Marris. They spent their honeymoon on the Thames and Jerome began writing his best known novel “Three Men In A Boat” on his return. In the beginning the book was intended to be serious, but the humorous elements eventually took over. It was published in 1889 and made him rich and famous.
“Three Men In A Boat” is one of my favourite books. The story begins by introducing George, Harris, Jerome and Montmorency, a fox terrier. The men are spending an evening in Jerome's room, smoking and discussing illnesses they fancy they suffer from. They conclude they are all suffering from 'overwork' and need a holiday. The three decide on a boating holiday up the River Thames, during which they will camp, notwithstanding Jerome's anecdotes about previous experiences with tents and camping stoves. They collect their hired boat and start the journey. The remainder of the story describes their river journey and the funny incidents that occur.
But, in my opinion, the the greatest English writer is Agatha Cristie. The most popular book is The Mysterious Affair at Styles. In this book Agatha introduce her favourite characters to readers for the first time.
I can’t imagine my life without reading cause it is my main hobby and it organize all my inner world and my character.
