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6 Simple Ways To Be Active This Summer And Not Feel Burdened

We need to be active in order for our bodies to stay healthy. Summer is the best time to squeeze in some physical activity. Here are some easy ways to do so that are not high intensity!

Laraib Akhtar

Jul 16, 2019

Alpharetta, Georgia

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Swimming

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This one is quite obvious, as swimming is a popular pastime when it is hot outside. Whether you are at the beach or a pool, swimming is an excellent form of cardio and is very enjoyable with friends.

Biking

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If there is a local green way trail near you, you should definitely try riding your bike there! It helps build leg muscle and is another great form of cardio to get your heart pumping! Summer is also the perfect time for this activity. It's perfect weather to go out and bike for a bit!

Running/Jogging

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Waking up early in the morning and going for a morning jog is one of the best ways, in my opinion, to wake yourself up. It's also a great form of fat-burning exercise.

Yoga

Yoga is an extremely calming form of physical activity that involves stretching and meditating. This can help improve your flexibility. Another form of it, hot yoga, burn many calories, too!

Pilates

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Pilates is amazing for strengthening your core, getting your heart up, and improving flexibility. If you're getting bored with traditional workout, Pilates is a great thing to try out!

Hiking

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If you enjoy the thrill of scenic views, try hiking. Hiking can be laborious at times, but is always worth the extra effort when you reach the final destination/the view!

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6 Simple Ways To Be Active This Summer And Not Feel Burdened

We need to be active in order for our bodies to stay healthy. Summer is the best time to squeeze in some physical activity. Here are some easy ways to do so that are not high intensity!

In This Article:

Swimming

Biking

Running/Jogging

Yoga

Pilates

Hiking

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You gotta do what you gotta do.

1.Shower

2. Sleep

3. Schedule

4. Eat Well

5. Exercise

6. Socialize

7. Be on Time

8. Chillax

9. Journal/Pray/Reflect

10. Gain Perspective

11. Do what works for you

Leslie gets it.

Your professor mentions there's a test in a few days and you didn't know about it.

You spend all day long in class and now realize you also have to spend the next few nights awake studying.

You take out your textbook and notes, but don't have the energy to actually read them.

You keep reading the same sentence over and over, but it still doesn't make sense.

You can’t focus, and your roommate suggests you go to the library.

You realize there are still over 50 pages left to read.

You reach the two-hour mark of studying and get delirious and want to give up.

You take a Netflix and snack break.

Your friends told you they were staying in with you to study, but they end up going out.

Your friends ask why you need to study instead of having fun.

Your friends send you pictures of them out having fun, but you're stuck in the library and want to run away.

You walk out of the test and realize staying in and studying was worth it because you definitely aced it.

No, I'm not mad, that's just my face

1. You can't control it.

2. You are not always pissed off.

3. Most of the time, you're just fine.

4. Usually, nothing is wrong.

5. Sometimes, you use it to your advantage.

6. But you actually are approachable most times.

7. Fake smiling is tough.

8. You are not actually a b***h.

Nope, never.

1. "No more spending money on useless things"

2. "I'm going to be a responsible adult"

3. "I will stop spending so much money on food"

4. "I will take great notes in all of my classes"

5. "Goodbye, procrastination"

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7. "I don't miss homemade food"

8. "I'll start studying for finals one month early"

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8. My Job

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11. Coffee

12. Puppies

13. When my favorite song comes on the radio

14. Warm summer nights and bonfires

15. Good Food

16. Netflix

17. Long runs

18. A good night’s sleep

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21. Hitting all the green lights when I am late for work

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