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January 25, 2019

5 Fun Hobbies to Try out during Retirement

There is a common misconception that retirement is all about napping, knitting and watching daytime television all day in your pyjamas. When it comes to your retirement quite the opposite is true. Making exciting goals it what retirement is all about; you don’t want to waste your prime years sitting around on the sofa wondering what’s going on out there in the big wide world. If you’re hoping to stay active when you retire then you’re probably racking your brain for excellent ideas to keep your body moving. Here are five fun hobbies that you should definitely add to your retirement bucket list.

  1. Super Skiing

Skiing is one of those relaxing and enjoyable hobbies that you can do throughout your whole retirement. If you’re not so confident on the slopes head to ski school for some private tuition. You will start to feel a lot more confident about your abilities once you have given it a go a few times. You will soon be booking luxury ski holidays to Switzerland and France!

  1. Sassy Salsa Lessons

Get on your dancing shoes and enjoy the benefits of salsa dancing. Grab a partner and head to a local class where you can learn to shake your hips in true salsa style. Even if you don’t have much rhythm you will soon get in the groove of things when the music starts to play. Those good endorphins will be flowing from the moment you start the dance class.

  1. Happy Hiking

Heading out into the beautiful outdoors for a happy hike is one of the best ways you can stay active during your retirement. Make sure you invest in some comfortable shoes and a cooling water bottle, because it will be thirsty and tiring work. Find your favourite hiking hotspot in your local area and you will soon have a favourite hobby.

  1. Serene Swimming

There are so many benefits of swimming, so make sure you consider this as one of your retirement hobbies. Join a local leisure centre and take advantage of all their facilities. Swimming is a great way to relax, unwind and get your body moving after a long stressful day of chores.

  1. Glorious Golfing

There is nothing more enjoyable than heading out onto the golfing green for a long day of putting. Even if you don’t think golf is your thing right now, you shouldn’t knock it until you have tried it for yourself. The best thing about a game of golf is seeing your improvements over time, so that you can get better and better every time you go.

You could be hitting the slopes or taking a long hike during your free time away from work. Retiring is all about pursuing hobbies that you would never have got the chance to when you were employed full time. Taking the time out of your to get active and enjoy a brand new activity will keep you feeling young and energetic for the rest of your years.

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I’m Elaine a Neonatal Nurse who retired from the NHS at age 55. I’m loving the 3rd age of my life – Retirement is the best job I ever had. Being married for 35 years I am lucky to have someone to share life with.

I’m a foodie who enjoys travel, football and my home.

I love to share over 50’s lifestyle tips including age appropriate beauty reviews, coping with the trials and tribulations of the Menopause, weight gain around the middle, fashion, travel and food including recipes and restaurant reviews.

I want to challenge the myth that life ends at retirement.

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