Not only is football a great game to watch, but you'll also benefit from training and playing regularly. From kids to adults, here are some reasons why having a kickabout will help your score a health hattrick:
- Improves your heart health and lowers blood pressure - as long as you keep moving throughout the game, you'll be getting your blood pumping and contributing to your overall heart health
- Social benefits - football is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family in turn supporting positive mental health
- Build strength, speed and stamina - remember, you're using power and strength to get the ball in the back of the net, tackling an opponent or to your teammate
- Training your brain - what's your next move? How can you get the ball forward? All these tactics need to be worked out
- Reducing body fat - as football is a cardio exercise, you'll be using up calories and burning fat
- Increase muscle mass and body strength - football involves running and sprinting, which helps build muscle and power in your legs