5 Sports You Can Do Sitting Down

Sports You Can Do Sitting Down – Not all sports require you to be on your feet. For those who may have mobility issues or don’t like standing around for long periods, these sports can be great for helping to stay active and competitive. Below are a few examples of sports you can partake in while sitting down.

Sports You Can Do Sitting Down

Kayaking

Kayaking is a great watersport that involves sitting in a boat and paddling. It’s predominantly an arm workout and is suitable for those with disabilities. While you can practise kayaking as a sport, it’s also possible to enjoy it as a more leisurely activity. In fact, kayaking can be a great way to explore rivers, lakes and coasts. To try kayaking, look into local kayak hire shops and consider going on a kayak tour. Getting the hang of kayaking is fairly easy – you’ll be told how to go forwards, backwards and turn at the beginning of a kayak tour.  

Fishing

Fishing is classed as a sport despite requiring very little physical activity. It still has its many physical benefits of course – it encourages you to spend time outdoors and can help to reduce stress. There are many different types of fishing from fly fishing to spear fishing. Most people learn to fish with a rod using bait such as carp particles. You can buy bait online and hire a rod from many fishing stores. Once you’ve got all the equipment, you can then look into good fishing spots in your local area.

Horse riding

Horse riding is another sport that is performed while seated. This sport definitely does require some upper leg strength and core strength to stay balanced. That said, many disabled people can still ride a horse. Before pursuing horse riding as a sport, you’ll need to learn how to ride. You’ll find riding schools in most rural areas. From here, you can look into horse racing or dressage. 

Cycling

Cycling is another sport performed while sitting down. However, this one is definitely not easy on the legs – in fact, cycling specifically targets the major leg muscles including the hamstring and quads. Cycling can be a form of transport or exercise for most people. The sporting side involves endurance and speed races which you can find all across the country. There are many races that don’t have any entry requirements besides paying a small fee to race. Consider training up for one of these if cycling interests you.

Wheelchair sports

If you cannot use your legs well at all and spend a lot of time in a wheelchair, there is still the option of wheelchair sports. This includes wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing and wheelchair tennis. Such sports are very physically intensive on the arms and upper body, and so may not be suitable for those who have other medical conditions affecting the upper body or cardio/respiratory system. You can find wheelchair sports clubs in most major cities – the most popular being racing and basketball clubs. Consider trying a session if you’re disabled and curious about these sports.