If you’re a senior and looking for something to occupy your time, you might want to give triathlons a try.

In a nutshell, for those of you who are clueless as to what is a triathlon (which I assume not too many?) The sport involves swimming, biking and running. If you have heard of the “Ironman” then you’re on the right page as this seems to be the most popular of all triathlons.

While the idea of triathlons can be a little overwhelming for some seniors especially those who are fairly new to the world of exercise and getting fit, you would be amazed to know that about half of the senior population is already engaging in this kind of sport – and they are having the time of their lives at that!

Actually, Triathlon organizers agree that most of their participants are ages 35 and above which means the sport has become popular with older people. It was reported that the average age of a triathlete is 38. If you are not convinced then try watching a televised triathlon, most have a diverse group of people: midlifers, grandfathers, wives, etc unless it is the brutal Ironman, of course. Nowadays, triathlons that cater to not-so-pro are organized which only added the appeal for newbies to join.

Triathlons are perfect for seniors since it improves their social lives while keeping them physically active at the same time. It also improves their outlook in life and boosts confidence.

However, it is important to note that joining triathlons can be expensive so if you are on a budget, this may not be the right sport for you. Training for triathlon alone could cost several thousand dollars considering the quality of your road bike and other important accessories. Also, training for the sport would require your time, roughly five days a week, 6 if you are really pushing it. Commitment is very important if you join a triathlon.

Senior triathletes happily reported that triathlons are fun and very much fulfilling. The idea of learning and understanding your body better at their age and knowing its limits seem to seal the deal and reason enough to make seniors get on the bandwagon. Also, for some reason, senior traithletes find triathlons to be more agreeable to their body than any other sports. If you are looking for some more socializing while doing triathlons, join group trainings wherein you can meet people with same interests as well as pros in such sporting event.