Fun Summer Activities That Keep You Fit
Are you looking for some fun summer activities that will also keep you fit? It's easy to get lazy in the summer, but if you combine fun with exercise it can be much easier to get (or stay) in shape. Here are some ideas for fun summer activities that keep you fit.
Horseback Riding
Do you have a stable nearby where you can pay for a ride? Or perhaps you'd like to take up horseback riding lessons. No matter how you choose to get on a horse, it's a fun activity that can strengthen core muscles and burn calories. Just make sure you stick with your experience level, and have a guide with you.
Water
Outdoor water fun is definitely a summer thing. Depending on the activity, it can be an inexpensive activity to get started with, and whole families can participate. The most basic way to enjoy water in the summer is to find a pool and go swimming. Not a swimmer? Then enroll in water aerobics classes, or use a kickboard to navigate the pool. Here are some other water fun activities for the summer:
* Jet skiing
* Water skiing
* Rafting
* Kayaking/Canoeing
No matter what water activity you choose to engage in, make sure that safety is always a priority.
Roller Blading
In a quiet neighborhood with level streets, you can enjoy roller blading on any warm summer evening. If you don't have that kind of skate-friendly surroundings, go to a track or park. Meet up with friends to keep it fun, and it won't feel so much like exercise. Consider pads and other gear for optimal safety and comfort.
Lawn Games
From Frisbee to horseshoes, lawn games are a time-honored way for people to "take exercise." You might even be able to get the neighborhood involved in a friendly competition. Here are some of the more popular lawn games:
* Badminton
* Horseshoes
* Frisbee
* Croquet
Sports
Summer sports like baseball, tennis, and volleyball are fun for all ages. You don't have to enroll in an official team or competition (although that's fine!); you can just play these sports for fun at your local ballpark or rec center. If you've never done any summer sports before, make this the year you learn. Sign up for lessons and learn a new skill while getting fit.
Gardening and Yard Work
Do you normally hire someone to do your yard work? How about gardening - if you don't have a garden, why not start one this year? These summer activities can really burn some calories and strengthen muscles. Digging, mowing, trimming, hoeing and so forth all provide a decent workout.
Fitness Vacations
This summer, why not work fitness into your vacation? A fitness vacation is a time away from home that focuses on physical activity. There is something physically active scheduled into every day of your trip. This may mean that you come home more fit than when you left!
