by Kris Francefort, Homemade Health Coach Team Leader
You don’t have to play sports to stay active in warm weather – try a few of these unique ways to “exercise” this summer.
Grab a friend or group to enjoy these activities together and get your Vitamin S (Social Connection), key to living a long and happy life!
Outdoor Exploration & Adventure
Hikes and Nature Walks: Explore local trails, parks, and nature reserves.
Bird Watch: Walk through different habitats while observing and identifying various bird species.
Geocache: A treasure-hunting activity using GPS to find hidden gems.
Beachcomb: Stroll along the beach searching for shells, sea glass, and other nature finds.
Urban Exploration: Discover new areas of your city by walking or cycling through neighborhoods, parks, and landmarks.
Water Fun
Swim: Enjoy the water at pools, lakes, or the ocean.
Snorkel: Explore underwater environments and observe marine life.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Provides a low-intensity workout while allowing you to enjoy
the water.
Water Aerobics: Join a class or follow along to routines in the pool for a low-impact exercise.
Floating and Relaxing: Even just floating or gently paddling in the water can provide light exercise.
Gardening & Yard Activities
Gardening: Digging, planting, weeding, and watering plants engages you physically.
Landscaping: Work on outdoor projects like building garden beds, laying stones, or creating paths.
Composting: Turn compost and use your soil gold for all plantings.
Creative & Artistic Pursuits
Outdoor Photography: Walk around capturing the beauty of nature, architecture, or urban scenes.
Arts and Crafts in your yard or local park: Bring your supplies outside to sketch or paint nature and craft projects in a new setting.
Social & Community Activities
Community Clean-Up: Participate in local efforts to clean up parks, beaches, or neighborhoods.
Farmers’ Markets: Walk around and shop
locally.
Outdoor Concerts and Festivals: Dance and move around while enjoying live performances.
Wellness & Relaxation
Outdoor Yoga or Tai Chi: Practice mindfulness and flexibility in a serene outdoor setting, like the beach, a park or your backyard.
Meditative Walk: Engage in slow, deliberate walking while focusing on your breath and surroundings. Some communities have labyrinths that heighten this conscious-raising activity.
Forest Bathe: Spend quiet time in the forest, absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells of nature.
DIY & Home Improvement Projects
Home Renovations: Painting, sanding, and other renovation activities are naturally physical.
Building Projects: Construct furniture, decks, or garden structures.
Organize and Declutter: Clean and organize spaces in your home and garage for great energy flow in your home.
Family-Friendly Activities
Picnics and Park Days: Walk, play, and explore.
Treasure Hunts: Organize a scavenger hunt for family or friends.
Backyard Camping: Set up tents and enjoy camping activities at home.
Photo from vecteezy.com
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