Summer is in full swing. Whether you’re on summer break from school or planning a vacation away from work, you’ve earned that time off! Fitness never stops, though, so you might be wondering what you can do to keep your health in check while away from your everyday life. We’ve got a few tips for you below!
Ways You Can Stay Fit This Summer
Outdoor Recreation
Exercise is so much better when it’s fun. Weather permitting, summer is the best time of year to get outside and play some friendly or competitive sports. If you’re home from college and in between semesters, use the summertime to hone in on your basketball skills so you can return to school in the fall and take the intramural championship! If you’re camping for a week, see if there are any recreation areas around where you could shoot hoops, go kayaking, or just get a nice bike ride in.
Summer Fruits
Delectable fruits like apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are best for picking in the summer. Plan a vacation day to go to an orchard or berry field and get your own fresh fruits! This is a fun activity for kids and it teaches them the importance of a diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Tips For Maximizing Your Outdoor Workout
Limit The Alcohol
Listen, we know that summertime is even better with a few beers, but you should try to avoid binge drinking. This goes for any time of year, but heavy drinking is more common when the weather is nice and people start to party outside. There’s nothing wrong with getting tipsy every now and then, but binge drinking can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, liver inflammation, and high blood pressure.
Don’t Forget To Hydrate
No matter how you’re spending your summer vacation, it’s vital to stay more hydrated than normal. When the weather gets hot, the human body sweats more to cool itself down. When you sweat, you are losing water and therefore becoming dehydrated. When possible, carry a water bottle with you. You should generally drink at least a half-gallon (two liters) of water every day.