Summer and the warm temps have finally arrived! Physical activity is critical for optimal health. Summertime brings many opportunities to get active with your kids, spouse, or on your own; there’s never an excuse for inactivity! Below are some activity ideas for you and your family.
- Swimming lessons or sports clubs like tennis are a great way for kids to get regular, scheduled physical activity.
- Take a walk through the park! We have an awesome bike trails that will keep you off the couch.
- Most yard work is great exercise that will burn tons of calories. Try using a push mower over a riding one for exercise!
- Are you competitive? Join a softball team or go golfing. If it’s rainy outside, bowling is also a fun activity for indoors.
- Sign up for a 5k race! If running isn’t your thing, you can always grab a friend and walk together. The picture above is of a few of the Brown Clinic folks after the Hospital Hill Run last year. This years Hospital Hill run is June 14th. Get signed up!
- If you don’t belong to a gym, try exercise videos at home when the weather is acting up.
- Work your muscles if you’re on the lake or river! Waterskiing and tubing are great workouts.
Throw the excuse jar away and take advantage of the nice weather and get active!
-Written by Lara Cafruny, SDSU Dietetic Student
-Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
