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5 Summer Activities That Will Cause You To Work Up A Sweat–Even On A Cloudy Day

Activities that will keep you in shape this summer, without stepping foot inside the gym!

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5 Summer Activities That Will Cause You To Work Up A Sweat–Even On A Cloudy Day
Meredith Flanagan

Many summer activities keep us active outside of the gym, and we can enjoy them underneath the hot sun!

1. Tennis

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Tennis has quick movements, agility, and requires a powerful arm. Though the tennis court may be small, you'll be moving your feet everywhere!

2. Riding your Bike

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Riding your bike is an effortless exercise and is a fun way to spend your day with friends. Also, it's free transportation and can save you gas money!

3. Swimming

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Most of us swim in the summer anyways, but forget what a great workout it is!

4. Kayaking/ Stand Up Paddle Board

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A great upper body and core workout is kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. And a great way to catch some rays on a sunny day :)

5. Walking/ Running the Beach

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Walking and running in sand is a phenomenal calf muscle work out. You'll be sure to work up a sweat!

These are activities we do on a daily basis during the summer; however, we sometimes fail to realize the impact they have on our body. You might be a little more active than you think!!

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