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Better Heart Health Together<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

There may not be an I in team, but there are plenty of health benefits in team sports. Humans are a gregarious bunch, so it should come as no surprise that we get more out of exercise when we do it as a group.<\/p>\n

From the heart and cardiovascular health to stronger muscles and bones there\u2019s no shortage of upsides. Here are just a few of the ways that being a team player can help your workout go further.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Get a competitive edge<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Even if you\u2019re not naturally competitive, team sports can make you\u00a0push yourself harder<\/a>. Even a group class can have you putting in a little extra effort to keep up with the people around you.<\/p>\n

This can be a good thing for heart health, bone density, weight loss, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Build a community<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest benefits of team sports is that sense of camaraderie. It turns out that team spirit can translate into\u00a0increased endorphins<\/a>, which in turn can boost your mood.<\/p>\n

That can translate into improved mental health, which in turn can help with your heart and overall physical health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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Increase your smarts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Okay, there\u2019s a little gray area on this one, but statistically speaking, athletes tend to have\u00a0higher GPAs<\/a>\u00a0than non-athletes.<\/p>\n

Studies have also found that athletes have a\u00a0better ability<\/a>\u00a0to track multiple objects simultaneously. Which is good for those who are less concerned about GPAs and more concerned about successfully multitasking as an adult.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

If this\u00a0doesn\u2019t have you racing to join a team, then consider signing up for a group class or taking part in a 5k run.<\/p>\n

Staying active together gives you more than a good workout –\u00a0it helps keep you and your teammates happier and healthier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>