6 Ways to Keep Yourself Active this Summer Without Spending a Dime!

 

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Are you a member of the "stay cool and conserve your energy" or a "get out there and move" camp? If it's the former, our challenge probably won't be your cup of tea. But if you're the latter, you've come to the right place: we're about to tell you how to keep yourself active this summer without spending a dime. Let’s face it: during the summer months, many of us are looking for any excuse to not go outside. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that you can stay active without investing any cash. From hiking trails and public parks to libraries, churches, and local movie theaters — all of these places have something in common: they’re all awesome spots to get active (and some even cost nothing).

Hiking Trails

While you might think of hiking trails as something that you need to head out of town for, many cities have great hiking trails right in their own neighborhoods. And why not, right? Walking is a low-impact activity that anyone can do. And when you’re on a hiking trail, you’re getting much more than just walking: you’re getting the added benefits of fresh air, beautiful views, and a chance to get away from it all. Hiking trails are great because you’re likely to meet other people on them. You can even turn it into a social outing by meeting friends there. And yes, hiking trails can even work in the wintertime — though you may have to bundle up a bit more.

Public Parks

Public parks are great for a lot of reasons. They’re safe, they’re often free, and they’re a great place to bring kids or hang out with friends. They’re also a fantastic place to go for a workout. You can walk, run, cycle, and even play soccer (or whatever sport suits you) in a public park. Many parks also have outdoor fitness equipment, like outdoor yoga mats and aerobic steps. If your neighborhood park doesn’t have any of these things, you can even try bringing your own yoga mat — they’re not just for indoors! Most public parks will have a trail or two you can walk or run on, as well as areas where you can go play sports. They’re also a great place to go for a hike, if you’re looking for a change of scenery.

Visit a Library

Libraries are amazing places. You can borrow books, magazines, and DVDs, and use the internet for free. So what do they have to do with keeping active? Well, did you know that many public libraries have not only free wifi, but free places to workout as well? A lot of libraries will have yoga and tai chi classes, as well as free fitness seminars. Many libraries will also have treadmills, elliptical machines, and other cardio machines that you can use for free. If your local library doesn’t have any exercise equipment, you can always use the library’s wifi and workout apps like Daily Burn, P90X, or Fit Radio for free.

Hit the Movies

Maybe you’re not much of a reader or you just don’t have access to a library. Maybe you don’t want to do any fitness equipment at all. Maybe you just want to kick back and relax. No problem! When you go see a movie, you get to sit back and relax for a couple of hours. And you might walk away with a new friend, too. While you’re there, make sure to get up and stretch every once in a while. And if you’re feeling energetic, you can always walk to and from the theater, or even try to get there on foot. You can also walk around while you’re at the theater if you want to get your blood flowing. And if you like to stay healthy while indulging in your favorite guilty pleasures, you can always bring a bag of healthy snacks with you to the movie theater, too.

Mix It Up With Trainer Apps

Daily Burn is a fitness app that you can use on your computer or your phone. This app has thousands of workouts, and they’re all organized by skill level and type, as well as by muscle group. Daily Burn even has plans for people who have specific health conditions, like diabetes and pregnancy. With Daily Burn, you can do any workout at any time, anywhere. You can even do workouts that require special equipment, like yoga or a yoga mat or resistance bands, or even a treadmill. Daily Burn is a fantastic way to keep active without having to leave your home. It’s also a great way to try new exercises without having to go to a gym or buy any new equipment.

End lines

When it comes to keeping active during the summer months, it doesn’t matter what type of weather you’re dealing with — you can stay fit, healthy, and happy no matter what the thermometer says. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and enjoy the nice weather while you can, and don’t let the heat slow you down. Remember: there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. With these tips, you’ll be able to stay active no matter what Mother Nature dishes out.