During the summer, whether you are working or relaxing, it can be easy to become a "couch potato" especially with rising temperatures. However, it is important to keep yourself healthy and active and below are just a few easy tips to keep active even in the summer.

1. Take your dog on a walk. Don't have a dog? Just go on a walk.

The summer is perfect for walking, however, maybe go in the evening or early morning before the temperatures reach close to 100 degrees.

2. Swim! Swimming is a great way to stay active. You don't have to be a great swimmer to grab a bathing suit and goggles and hit the pool. It will cool you off and you'll burn calories fast.

3. If you're busy working at a desk all day make sure to stand up occasionally. Take a couple of breaks and walk around the office.

4. Cook a meal.

This might sound silly, but cooking a meal at home will keep you on your feet for a little while and will have you easily moving around. Plus as a bonus, once you're done cooking, you can enjoy a good meal.

5. Clean your house.

Vacuuming or sweeping will get your on your feet and keep you from lying on your couch all day.

6. Go on a hike.

Nature is beautiful. Get out and hike around a little.

7. Explore your city or run errands.

Walk around your city and check out all it has to offer. Just stop inside a store if you're in need of some AC. While you're at it, run those errands you've been avoiding.

8. Sign up for a gym membership or yoga classes.

If paying a large sum of money doesn't encourage you to go work out, I don't know what will.

9. Go on a bike ride.

Take friends and family and hit the trails.

There are many easy ways to stay active during the summer and it's important for your health to do so.