Adulting isn’t the walk in the park we thought it was going to be when we were in our teens.
But still, we don’t have much of a choice. We have to make a living and take care of the bodies we have. And it’s a good time to start facing the fact that none of us are invincible.
In order to develop healthy habits and live a long, happy life, now is the time to start making changes.
If you’re on the fence, here are a few reasons why you should find an active hobby before your 30s.
Maintain your youthful figure
You’ve probably heard that your metabolism slows as you age, and that’s definitely part of the story. But there are a few factors at play that could be contributing to the mid-life weight gain we see so often.
And if you don’t want it to happen to you, pay attention.
It’s true that the metabolism does slow down starting in your 30s, but it’s also true that most of us pick up some bad lifestyle habits around this time too. So if you want to stay trim and fit, find an active hobby that will keep you moving and away from other bad habits.
Avoid addictions
We know that one habit can replace another, and that’s true because we only have so much time in a day. If you adopt an active habit, you’re less likely to spend your time drinking alcohol or doing drugs. And since teen drug acceptance has been on the rise, the adults of today and the future may be more likely to succumb to substance abuse in their 20s and 30s.
Develop lasting habits
You may not realize it, but you’re in a crucial time of your life where habits will either stick or fall off completely. Many young adults stop working out and exercising in this life stage because other things take priority.
And if you’ve never had an active hobby, it’s not too late to start this healthy habit. If you stick with it now, you’ll be more likely to maintain a healthy lifestyle as you enter middle age and beyond.
Improve your cardiovascular health
Now is the time to start thinking more seriously about cardiovascular health. People seem to be developing cardiovascular disease at younger ages, and active hobbies can help combat the issue.
When you engage in physical activity or a home workout on a regular basis, the moderate or intense physical activity will strengthen your heart muscle and thus improve its ability to pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. This helps improve blood flow and oxygen levels.
Make friends
Ask anyone older than 30 and they’ll tell you how difficult it is to form close friendships with new people. When we’re younger, we’re predisposed to forming friendships, and we have the time and energy to spend getting to know new people. But when you get to an age where many people are starting families, it becomes much more difficult to make those lasting connections.
If you develop an active hobby that involves group participation, you may end up forming friendships that stand the test of time.
There are many reasons to find an active hobby at this stage in your life, but do it all for the best reason: To have fun.
Regardless of when you start an active hobby, you are probably going to have a blast doing it. And that’s probably just as important as anything else. After all, fun contributes to positive mental health, which is a crucial part of living a happy life.
