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Benefits of Urban Sports

Benefits of Urban Sports

Urban sports radiates innovation, is tough and offers opportunities for getting more people moving. Many young adults residing in crowded areas seek an outlet, so these people look for urban sports. Really little gear is actually required, as well as the sport may take place anywhere, at just about any time. 

Many of these sports are also individual sports and do not require any subscription to a team or require guidance of a coach to practice. 

With sports like BMX or Skateboarding, youth improve their physical and Mental Health, because the activities are unique because it combines extreme physical exertion with precise muscle coordination and balance.

The complexity of performing tricks on either a skateboard or BMX improves brain function at a fundamental level and stimulates new cell growth in the brain. It is also interesting to note that both hemispheres of the brain are equally stimulated when an activity involves balance.