Summer Activities

Summer is finally here!!  Along with summer comes the opportunity to be more active.  People tend to exercise more in the summer because of the warm and accommodating weather. Here are just a few activities that give you great exercise, without feeling like work. 

• Hiking
• Cycling
• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Surfing
• Gardening
• Walking
• Frisbee
• Dancing
• Water Skiing
• Volleyball
• Rollerblading
• Running

The great thing about summer activities is that most of them are outdoors and provide great exercise for the whole family.  Be sure to wear lots of sunscreen and enjoy the sunshine!

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Why Not Play a Little?

As a kid, exercise was called “playing playing with friends” and you did it because you wanted to have fun. As adults, we should strive to remember this concept.

Now that spring is here, there is no better time to get out and “play”. If you look around, you will find many different opportunities to do this. Team sports are a great way to play and develop a social network with people who have similar interests. Team sports also provide a sense of camaraderie with your teammates, as you work together to achieve victory. Another benefit to joining a team is you will be committing to a whole season of exercise and physical activity.

Find a sport that is right for you by checking out local community centers or start up a corporate team with your coworkers. If playing a sport isn’t for you, simply finding a buddy to be physically active with is a great alternative too.