Water sports for the summer

Now that the heat is fully noticeable, it’s the perfect time to try new sports and cool off at the same time, so…. What better option than practising water sports?

Keeping active during the summer is complicated by the high temperatures, but it is still important to maintain good habits and daily activity. For this reason, the best way to exercise in summer is through activities that involve water so that we can cool down at all times, without suffering too much heat.

During the months of this season it is a good option to do water sports. Here is a list of a few that you can try, or even train regularly.

Surf

This is one of the most popular and long-standing water activities, which consists of gliding through the waves while standing on a board. If you are a person who has a lot of balance and great technical skills and reflexes, it won’t be difficult to get the hang of it, but it is difficult to practise without previous training. Nowadays, there are several surf schools, and with just a few sessions, you can get started in this sport.

Swimming

The star sport, which the vast majority of people have practised at some time due to its ease and accessibility. This sport is one of the most complete that exist, as it works many muscles in our body, helping to tone the body and gain strength.

For this sport you only need a swimming costume, swimming goggles, and a towel when you finish. It is a perfect activity for those who need to do low-impact exercise.

Windsurf

The evolutionary sport of traditional surfing in which you surf using a board with a sail, held by a horizontal bar. In order to practise it, wind and wave conditions are required.

As in surfing, it is also necessary to have balance, along with strength and endurance for this practice. Previous training is necessary for this aquatic activity, as we need to have absolute control of the wind and waves to be able to move around windsurfing.

Water skiing

This activity has been popular since the 1950s, and consists of putting on skis and gliding across the water, propelled by a motorboat to which we are attached by a rope. In the case of this sport, there are different types of skis or boards to be able to glide over the water and reach high speeds.

Water skiing is like snow skiing, but in water. It helps to train the trunk, arms and legs.

Kayak

This sport exercises the whole body, as you have to keep your balance, as well as support the oar and move it, working both the trunk and legs, as well as the upper body: biceps, triceps, back, and more.

It is the perfect option for observing new landscapes, discovering new fauna and flora, as well as exploring the waters around us while practising this sport.

Paddle Surf

This sport, which has been gaining popularity over the years, is relatively easy to do for people of all ages, from young to old. Paddle surfing consists of standing on a board and paddling to move through the water.

Although it seems to be a calmer activity than the others, it also has its touch of complication, but it is nothing that prevents you from doing it, as it is only necessary to have balance and to be concentrated in order to gain confidence and stability little by little.

Nowadays, there are group paddle surfing trips along the coast, and thanks to paddle surfing you can even enjoy sunsets in the water and on the board.

Diving

Another activity, although not so traditional, is scuba diving, a sport in which you can enjoy a different kind of view by propelling yourself through the water with heavy equipment. For this sport you need a diving mask, fins, neoprene wetsuit, and other materials that you can get in specialised sites or diving schools.

Waterpolo

Finally, we can also practice water polo with friends, as it is a team sport that can be played in any swimming pool, all you need is a water polo ball and two goals.

This sport requires a lot of strength and endurance, as it takes place in the water and requires constant swimming, as well as moving with the ball in the water.

Remember that in Barcelona you can practice a wide variety of these types of water sports and that Aerobús accompanies you to the city centre so that this summer you can enjoy yourself like never before.

Want to know how to get to the city? Very easy! Go to the Aerobus stop when you land at Barcelona Airport, buy your ticket from our staff at the stop or online, validate your ticket when you get on the bus, and once inside, get comfortable! The journey takes only 30 minutes, and if you miss the bus… don’t worry, because they run every 5 minutes.