Football is an extremely popular sport among both adults and children alike. Whether you like a kick-about in the garden or in the park or are part of a team and play at a more serious level, playing football brings great health benefits. Since the sport involves so many aerobic exercises including walking, jogging and sprinting, you get a good cardio workout which helps with weight loss and reduces body fat. Being part of a football team brings with it team spirit and camaraderie which can lead to improved mental health and general wellbeing.