Spending time outdoors during the summer months is a great way to enjoy the weather. It is also the perfect time to sneak in some physical activity. Check out this month’s tips for making the most of your time outside.
Week 1: Take a hike!
Walking on an incline means you have to work harder to move the same horizontal distance, but you also put less stress on your joints than the up-and-down motion of running. Bonus: the scenery is typically beautiful and often shaded.
Week 2: Make the most of a trip to the beach.
Discover six sneaky, calorie-burning activities to stay active while having fun at the beach.
Week 3: Stay seated.
If you are looking for something more gentle and low-impact, try these leg exercises that you can do while sitting in a chair – perfect for both sunny and rainy summer days.
Week 4: Get strong outside the gym.
Check out these nine great ways to strength-train outside of the gym. No weights? No problem.
For more inspiring ways to keep fit while keeping busy, visit our Fitting in Fitness page or previous Healthy UBC newsletter posts.
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