Endurance is your capacity to undergo a physical activity without experiencing fatigue. And although you are not an athlete, you should know that endurance correlates strongly with cardiovascular health. It means that people with good endurance are less likely to suffer from heart attack, cardiac arrest, coronary diseases, and high blood pressure.
Furthermore, your psychological state also affects your health. If you feel depressed all the time, then chances are that you may have been experiencing a depressive disorder. Even though the right treatment would be to see a psychiatrist, some recreational sports can help you to improve your mental illness and physical endurance as well.
Cycling
There are many kinds of cycling sports, and each of them is equally as adventurous as others. Urban cycling lets you explore cities and immerse yourself with the modern atmosphere there. Besides, if you are used to cycling, you can go to your work with your bike! Not only does it mean you reduce your carbon footprint on earth but also you can get your body to exercise to be healthier and stronger than before.
Another cycling sport to know is mountain biking. You can work your legs out by going to the uphills, or you can test your mettle by biking downhills. Either way, you can train your self-control ability in an extreme condition. However, since mountain biking is an intense sport, you must not force yourself too much. As a beginner, you should try electric mountain bikes for their electric motors that can help you if you are too exhausted to continue cycling.
Kayaking
You should try kayaking if you are fond of water and activities surrounding it. You can explore a lake, a river, and even the sea. Kayaking is different from other means of water transport because of three factors. First, a kayak enables you to be as close as possible to water, which can be a good experience if you like to observe underwater scenery. Second, you need to paddle your way to move your kayak. And it means that you can work your upper body while exploring the water. Third, kayaking is efficient in improving your physical balance. Paddling forcefully without a proper core muscle control will lead to turtling (a flipped over kayak).
Mountaineering
If you want a physical activity that can force yourself to the limit, you must try mountaineering. The goal is simple, which is to ascend a mountain with any means that you have and all the abilities that you are capable of. Usually, it involves wall climbing, hiking, biking, and outdoor survival skills. You can pick a terrain that is only passable if you climb it, or you can pick another that allows some hiking and cycling. If you are confident with your survival skills, you can try to get to the top of a mountain that will take days to finish.
Mountaineering is a complete test for your physical condition and preparedness. Supply management is vital in this sport, and if you do it poorly, you may put yourself in danger. Therefore, it would be better if you do this activity in a group.