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No need to hang up your boots just yet!

If you feel that the normal pace of football is getting too much for you to keep up with, whether due to injury or else, the alternative that is walking football, allows you to keep enjoying this beautiful game.

What is Walking Football?

Walking football is an inclusive sport that encourages older generations to become part of a community. The sport gives older people, who may not have regular social activities, an opportunity to interact with others, make friends, and exercise. Ultimately, walking football has a positive impact on a person’s mental and physical well-being.

Small tweaks are made to the infamous ball game so older people can participate, such as kick-ins rather than throw-ins and no running whatsoever. These changes reduce stress on the body so older people can still play the infamous sport. By joining a team, people can be reunited with a sport that they may have had to give up because of the restrictions that come with aging.

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Why Walking Football is proving so successful

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

Although walking replaces running, the game is sure to get the player’s blood pumping. Walking football can improve older people’s health as it encourages exercise

MENTAL BENEFITS

The older generation can be one of the loneliest age groups after a person retires and other family members are busy with commitments. Walking football combats that, as the game gives people a sense of purpose and belonging.

SOCIAL BENEFITS

In addition to regular matches, players can become involved in various roles that are necessary for the games to go ahead, such as planning and training.