Rowing clubs in Toronto might be the next step once you've mastered that rowing machine at the local gym. Of course, it's important not to confuse the sport of rowing with canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating or anything dubbed "paddling". We're talking about rowing here, Canada's most successful Olympic sport. If you're having trouble visualizing, think the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network.

Running clubs in Toronto are where to turn to when running solo starts to get boring and the lure of zombies chasing you on your iPhone isn't enough motivation to keep running. Thankfully, there are plenty of running clubs in the city so for those looking to join one it's worth taking a look at the options below.

I should note that one of the biggest misconceptions of running clubs is that they're for elite and advanced runners only. In reality, many running clubs are for all levels and are a perfect way to socialize your workouts while keeping you motivated to stick with a run schedule.

Lawn bowling in Toronto is not an adrenaline rush. It's a different kind of fun, a lazy one. It's a casual game that can be played with a beer buzz, and it's been in Toronto longer than one might think. The first known lawn bowling tournament in Toronto was held in 1902.

Essentially, lawn bowling is a competition about tossing a bowl (a small black ball) close to a jack (a small white ball). A player or team earns one point for each bowl closer to the jack than the nearest opponent. The catch is that the bowls are unevenly weighted to one side, so a straight toss isn't as simple as throwing a bowl straight, because the bowl turns.

Pick-up basketball in Toronto is one of my favourite summer activities. It's a good thing there are plenty of courts to play on in Toronto, each of which gets different grades for the conditions of their rims, their level of competition and how accessible they are via bikes, car and public transit.

I also helps to know whether it's easy to get involved in a game rather easily or if you have to be part of the regular crowd to be allowed in. For those looking for a competitive full court game or a free hoop to challenge a friend to a game of one on one, here's my list of some of the best places to play pick-up basketball in Toronto.

Tennis stores in Toronto are where to go when looking to kick start your spring/summer tennis season. The Toronto area has many choices for the avid and even casual player. Whether your needs require a new racquet, restring, outfit or pair of kicks, the GTA has many stores to make you looking (and hopefully playing) like Milos Raonic.

Here are my picks for the top 8 tennis stores in Toronto.

Soccer leagues in Toronto can be traced all the way back to the founding of the Sheffield Football Association in 1867. 145 years and countless countries later, the world's most popular sport remains a great way to stay in shape, meet new people, and become involved in your community. As soccer continues to flourish in Toronto, so do your options of where to play. A growing number of high quality indoor and outdoor artificial turf facilities are making it easy to enjoy soccer 365 days a year, regardless of where you live in the GTA.