Summer is half way over! Hopefully, you've been able to lounge around on your couch while binge watching Netflix or outside by the pool. If you're like me, you're realizing summer is half way over and you haven't worked towards your ideal "beach bod" at all. It's never too late to start improving your body though, so here a few fun ways to get moving!
1. Pool Party
What better way to get moving then throwing a party with your friends? You can run and jump in and play various pool games. Racing each other to the other side never gets old, no matter what age you are! If you're not into the whole swimming idea, you can DJ and have yourself a dance party. Just be careful that you're not drinking too much while you're swimming!
2. Hiking
Grab a group of your friends and go explore the nearest forest preserve or state park to hike through. Find one with a waterfall so you can cool off before you hike back down! You never know what you'll find along the trails. Talk to a tour guide or a forest ranger to get more details on what type of wildlife to expect or what plants you'll come across! Remember, leaves of three, leave them be!
3. Bike Rides
Whether you hit the streets alone or with a buddy, bike riding is a super fun activity that really gets your heart pumping! Take a ride near sunset and watch the sky turn from blue to pink to orange to black. Remember to wear reflective clothing if you decide to stay out when it's dark! Find a bike path to explore. Ask your friends to go get ice cream with you and bike there instead. Switch it up and ride your bike for a week instead of driving!
4. Pick Up Games
Head over to your local sand court to play a game of volleyball! Or go to the local ball park and get a game of 16 in. softball going. My friends and I are super into playing Red Rover and we get highly competitive. Find a park and play monkey on the wood chips, play tag, or create a new game. The possibilities are endless and it definitely will be something out of the ordinary for you and your friends!
5. Dog Walk
Taking your furry, four legged friend for a walk will make his/her day. There is no greater joy than seeing how excited a dog gets when you ask if they want to go for a walk. Don't have a dog? Ask around! You'll find plenty of pet owners who would be glad to let you walk their dog. You might even make some money (bonus perk!) You'll get some cardio in without even realizing you're exercising! Mainly because your dog will require your full attention because he wants to see the bird over there and also the butterfly thats behind you and there's another dog across the street.
Whatever you decide to do, get moving! Winter will be here soon enough and you wont be able to go outside and enjoy the weather. Binge on Netflix then! For now, go jump in the pool.
