Sports to Play with a Friend

For women over 60, the best sports to play with friends are those that are low-impact, highly social, and excellent for balance and agility.

Here are the most popular and fun sports for a group of friends to play:

🥇 The Reigning Champion: Pickleball

This is the fastest-growing sport in the world, particularly among older adults, and it is arguably the best choice for a group of friends.

Why It's Great for Your Age Group	Key Benefits
Low-Impact & Easy to Learn	It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, but the smaller court size and lightweight plastic "wiffle" ball mean less running and less stress on the joints.
High Social Factor	Doubles (two-on-two) is the most common format. You spend as much time chatting with your partner and opponents as you do playing, making it highly social.
Full-Body Wellness	It improves hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility—all critical for fall prevention—while still providing a good cardio workout.

If you prefer group fitness or classic team challenges, these are excellent options:

🚶‍♀️ Walking Sports (Walking Soccer/Basketball): These adaptations of popular sports involve all the fun, strategy, and teamwork of the original game, but require only walking—no running or jogging allowed. This is fantastic for cardio and getting back into a sport you might have loved years ago.
💃 Dance-Based Fitness (Zumba Gold or Line Dancing): While not a traditional "sport," group dance classes like Zumba Gold (specifically designed for seniors) or local line dancing clubs are incredibly fun, provide a great cardio workout, and are highly social. They are amazing for coordination and memory.
🏊‍♀️ Water Aerobics/Aqua Fit: This is a perfect activity to do with friends, as the buoyancy of the water provides a full-body workout that is zero-impact, ideal for anyone with arthritis or joint pain. Classes are structured, social, and often set to music.

These offer friendly competition in a more relaxed, social setting, often outdoors.

🏓 Table Tennis (Ping Pong): This game is an absolute powerhouse for brain health! It requires quick reflexes, improves