Staying active in the summer!

Activity in the summer has challenges just like winter– we often use excuses like “we’re too busy, it’s too hot out, it’s raining, etc” to not stay active. I have actually heard several of these just this week!! Check out the ideas below to help you stay active in the summer and make the most of the nice weather while we have it! These ideas will help you get your 30 minutes of exercise in/day.

•Check out the awesome trail we have–get out walking or on a bike and enjoy the scenary!

•Take in the zoo! You’ll get to explore and check out the animals, but also enjoy a nice walk. My son Corbin loves the zoo–the picture above is of him checking out the tiger.

•Take a walk through the park! We have many nice parks in town and at the lake–explore and enjoy!

•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. 

•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, tubing, kayaking, and paddle-boarding are great workouts.

-Kelsey