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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would send them to a camp that helps them become more sporty and active if you can (tennis/golf/rock climbing/soccer) - I don't say that to be mean, but if they can't participate in at least a few sports with confidence it will impact them socially for the rest of their lives.  [/quote]

Where do you live that adult men have time to be playing sports socially on any kind of regular basis?   The ones I know have busy jobs and family responsibilities.

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DH has been playing soccer once a week in various leagues for some time now. His in an over-40 league now. Obviously there are a lot more aches and pains now. This is his social activity. [/quote]

Sincerely this is nice but not typical.  A lot of men this age have multiple kids and are busy on the weekends, not playing soccer themselves.[/quote]

We have multiple kids, though they are teens. The time for guys this age to play is usually late on a week day evening. No soccer place will give time to older people on weekends. Their bread and butter is kids' classes and leagues.

But don't parents try to squeeze in exercise during the week? DH is more motivated to do weights and aerobic exercise because he gets to see the results on the field, while socializing with the other teammates. It's really just one late night a week. It's not for me, but for those who are motivated, it can have a positive impact on their physical and emotional health. So I work with him to make it happen. I didn't know he was such an outlier.
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