Brits are moving away from the pool to enjoy more adventurous holidays

FOUR in 10 over 40s are opting for thrill-packed adventure holidays over relaxing by the pool – choosing to hike, ride horses, road cycle and ski instead of the traditional beach break.

Research conducted on 2,000 adults aged over 40 showed that many others enjoy riding mountain bikes, wild camping, and rollercoasters.

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Popular activities include snorkelling, mountain climbing, zip lining, kayaking and mountain climbing.

73% want to be more active in the wake of the pandemic.

More than half (56%) of people want to make memories, and 49% want to make holidays more fun.

Voltarol, which also has created the research, commissioned it. a quizDiscover how adventurous you really can be when it comes to holiday travel.

Hannah Ford from the brand said that age is just a number. It is how active, healthy, and courageous you are that will make a difference.

“The fact that nearly half of adults over the age of 40 have become more adventurous is a good sign, as pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can bring incredible health benefits – both physically and mentally.

“We’re not surprised that hiking came out as the top holiday activity for the over 40s, as, while the pursuit can seem mild rather than wild, the breath-taking views, blood-pumping cardiac exercise and mind-clearing side effects of the hobby can’t be beaten in terms of adventure – no matter how old you are.

“Age aside, it is always important to remain as cautious as possible to avoid any unnecessary injuries while having fun.”

A majority of the less adventurous people tend to take it one step at a while on holiday. 35% are concerned about injuring themselves if they go too far.

Many prefer to stay more relaxed and do slow-paced things like visiting a nearby village, going out to eat, or going to the beach.

42% admit that they need more time to recover after physically demanding activities while on vacation, and 42% agree.

45% are afraid to injure themselves and 33% have hurt someone else while on an adventure.

Nearly 25% (23%) of these people have broken a bones, and 19% have dislocated some sort.

Respondents to the injury were asked by OnePoll if they felt it had affected their vacation.

Four in ten people were afraid to be so adventurous in the near future.

Hannah Ford added: “There is always the worry about picking up an injury as we grow older but more importantly when we do more physically demanding activities.

“However, this shouldn’t put people off experimenting with new ways to adventure with family and friends while making new memories on holiday, and there are many activities out there which are perfect for all ages.

“Our advice is to take things slowly, know your limits and make sure every activity your doing is safe and responsible.”

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