Summertime Fitness, Exercise On the Go by Michael Stefano

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete who’s been training all your life, or just getting started on a new exercise program, finding time to workout when the warm weather hits can become a rather daunting challenge.

From ballgames to backyard barbecues, the warm weather brings many activities that can lead to more eating and less exercise. Life is not a dress rehearsal, and for most of us, giving up a day of picnicking on the beach or a sunny morning on the golf course for the dank artificial cool of the local health club, presents no real choice.

So go ahead, bring the kids to the park, spend the weekend at the shore, do whatever it is your heart desires while the sun sits high in the sky.

Exercise and summer fun can go hand and hand –achieving a sort-of two bird with one stone effect. And by following a few simple suggestions, you can turn your day at the shore into fun and fitness.

Walk It Off

Instead of just lying on the beach all day, take a walk along the shoreline. The extra effort that it takes to walk briskly on the soft, sandy surface will contribute to the overall fat

burning effect. While vacationing at your favorite summer getaway, steer clear of cars and cabs, and walk wherever and whenever possible. On

a recent trip to Las Vegas, I logged in an average of 6 miles every day (as measured by a pedometer) simply by walking to and from various hotels, restaurants and casinos all day.

Undoubtedly, this helped balance out the all-you-can-eat buffet food.

Play Don’t Lay

Get off that beach blanket and join in the fun –play some volleyball, toss around a frisbee, go for a swim, or bodysurf. Just don’t lie there for 4 hours roasting in the sun. If picnicking with friends or family members, organize or join in a softball game, play horseshoes, or take a hike in the woods. Get in the middle of whatever happens to be going on.

When vacationing at your favorite all-inclusive Caribbean Island, you’ll be offered to participate in an endless stream of events from an afternoon match of water polo to singing and dancing in a combination employee/guest Broadway like stage production. Don’t pass the chance to make calorie burning this much fun.

Travel Light

Go to Page 2

BIO:

Michael Stefano: Author of The Firefighter's Workout Book, Not Just For Firefighters! Special Offer: Lose weight and get in the shape of your life with the FREE Train For Life ewsletter, as well as customized workouts for both men and women.
GoTo: http://www.firefightersworkout.com
Mailto: ContactUs@firefightersworkout.com

Some Aditional Articles you may enjoy

Review of Curves by Renee Kennedy

Aromatherapy For Children' s Common Ailments by Francoise Rapp

Aches, Pains, and Injuries by Jesse Cannone

Why are most people in the Western World Unhealthy? by Warren Matthews

New Discovery May Lead To More Effective Acne Treatments by Diane Darling, COTA/L

Click a Number to go to an article index page
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39