Trending Sports To Try in 2026
We all try and start with good habits at the beginning of a new year, but by this point in January, those strict schedules that we have set ourselves might already be getting a bit boring. This is why it’s important to change it up, turn your fitness into something fun, and find the methods that work for you! Here are some of the trending workouts of 2026, to relight your passion for your new years resolution.
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Padel
This combination of tennis and squash is the fasted growing sport in the UK. Indoor padel courts are popping up everywhere, making this sport super accessible. This fast pace game is the perfect way to coming socialisation with a cardiovascular workout.
Pickleball
The child of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Similar to pedal, Pickleball is booming in popularity at the moment, meaning you are sure to find a group of people to play with near you! Known as a “life time” sport, meaning it can be played by anyone at any age, makes this the perfect activity to get into, even If you feel a bit out of practice on the exercise front.
Tennis
Tennis has been a classic social sport for years now, and there is a reason it’s so popular. It provides a full body workout and also a great opportunity to spend quality time with a partner or friends. Plus outdoor courts are readily found in public parks, making the sport accessible to all.
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Windfoiling
This evolution of wind surfing adds a hydrofoil attached under the board, making for a smoother glide with reduced drag. Less physical than other surface water sports, making this the perfect entry level activity for those looking at getting into fun water-based fitness.
Ultimate Frisbee
This sport is just as fun as it sounds! High-energy, fast-paces team sport with a thriving community that promotes social interaction and inclusivity. There are teams on all levels from casual to competitive players.
Bikepacking
A cross between cycle touring and mountain biking- the perfect way to combine fitness with adventure and travel. This activity has also helped form a large community of people passionate about the importance of local tourism, as traveling to rural areas and small towns by bike, not only is great fun and exercise, but also a great way to help support local economies. Bikepacking is the perfect way to explore the UK, and support shopping local!
Indoor Golf
Technology in sports is an every-growing industry, and indoor golf brings together advanced simulators with the classic sport to create the perfect year-round activity. Indoor gold courses equipped with immersive technology give you the opportunity to practice techniques and grow confidante in the sport in a controlled environment, no matter the weather!
Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball has been popular for a while, but we are now starting to see more and more men pick up the sport. It is a fun six-a-side team sport that can be played outdoors in the summer and indoors all year round.
Kayaking
An adventurous and versatile sport, and is surprisingly easy to pick up at a beginner level. Beginner classes on calm waters can be a relaxing day out, but training up to an expert level takes a lot of skill and hard work.
In conclusion
Many different sports are rising in popularity in 2026, making now the perfect time to go out and try something new! When you are combining your exercise with discovering a new hobby or meeting new people, then it feels a lot less like a chore and more like something you will be looking forward to doing!