Most people enjoy the idea of a long, hot summer, however sometimes it can be hard to decide how to spend it. With the rise of social media, people are constantly one-upping each other and hoping to outdo each other with their amazing plans. However if you’re looking for some fun ways to spend your free time this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the best:

Get Fit

If you’ve been putting off the gym for what feels like five years, this could be the summer where that changes-for good. Most experts believe it takes 21 days to change a habit, so if you really work hard you can get into a good habit at the gym in just under a month.

If the gym intimidates you, why not hire a personal trainer? If this seems like a big expense, hire one for a one-off session so they can give you some tips and exercises which you can use and build upon. There are also tons of awesome apps and websites available which can give you some excellent tips and idea for workouts if you’re new to exercise or haven’t worked out for a while.

Try a new sport

If the idea of the gym just isn’t exciting you, why not take up a new sport? Summer is the perfect time to try something like beach volleyball or swimming, or maybe take something a little different like shooting or archery?

Martial arts is a great option if you’re hoping to learn to defend yourself or if you want to really work on your fitness levels, or why not join a running club, and get together with a bunch of other runners a few times a week?

Try some fun games online

Ahh the internet is a marvellous thing. If you’re bored and stuck at home, or simply can’t be bothered leaving the house, why not try some online games? You’ll have the chance to win some money, you can often play against others, and you may find yourself getting really good. Try Once Upon a Rhyme, which is currently one of the most popular online games around, just be sure to make a budget if you’re gambling real money.

Take a class

Often colleges and universities will open for summer classes, and this can be an excellent way to both keep yourself occupied, and learn something new. If you’re hoping to travel soon, why not learn a new language? Or take a writing or photography class and brush up on your skills?
The summer can also be a great time to upskill yourself for your career. If you’ve been thinking about going back to school, taking classes over the summer can be a good way to see if you’re prepared for the workload, and can handle the amount of time it will take to get that degree or extra skillset.