The NFL, NHL, and NBA are my go-to leagues for a sports fix—they’re packed with nonstop action, and there’s always a good game to watch during the season. But sometimes, when my team has a night off or I’m just in the mood for something different, I like to switch things up. That’s where Youtube comes in and I’m watching random sports that wouldn’t usually be my go to. They might not get the same spotlight, but trust me, they bring just as much energy and excitement.

• Surfing

Only recently surfing got put into the Olympics and I have to say that really got me into watching surfing. Whenever I’m somewhere with a beach and waves I always try to get some surfing in, I’m not any good either I just catch the waves and stand up but being able to watch the pros is super cool. It makes me wish I grew up in Hawaii and was a super cool surfer girl but it also lets me live through them. It keeps me on the edge of my seat too, it gets my adrenaline pumping and I can’t get enough. 

• Snowboarding

Like surfing, but minus the water and you’re strapped in. Snowboarding is such a fun sport to watch because every athlete has their own style. There’s also different events in snowboarding like freestyle, park, and the half pipe so it’s fun to switch around and see all the different things the athletes do. It’s such a versatile sport because although it’s all the same equipment each is so different and takes a different skill set. I find the half pipe so entertaining so next time you’re clicking through channels, give snowboarding a try! 

• Windsurfing

Continuing my theme with the surfing type sports, windsurfing is soooo cool to me. For some reason the thought of me trying it freaks me out so it would never be something I’d give a go but that’s why I love to watch it. The height and speed these athletes get can be pretty insane. It’s a beautiful sport that looks easy but I just know it would take an insane amount of strength. 

It’s so easy to get caught up in the same routine, but switching things up can be super fun too, so next time you find yourself bored clicking through the same channels trying to find something entertaining, give these sports a try and I can guarantee you will be hooked right in.