Summer is just around the corner and there is no better time to set some health and fitness goals! Your diet and exercise plan can tend to take a back seat during finals time especially with the study breaks High Point offers us. Allow yourself a study break to set some goals for your summer!
Summer Diet: Summer is the best time for healthy eating because of the fruits and vegetables that are at the peak freshness during the summer. Take outings to go strawberry or blueberry picking. You will be getting fresh air while providing yourself with fresh nutrients. Take the time to grill out and experiment with your grill! Try grilling veggie and turkey burgers, or get creative with grilling pineapple and portabella mushrooms.
Summer Exercise: Summer is the best time to switch up your exercise routine. Research the area you are spending your summer for trails to walk, run, or bike on. Find some locations for hikes and also look up to see if there are any charity 5k walks in the area! Group exercise classes are all the rage right now so research to see what your town offers. Go for a swim and try some water aerobics while working on your tan. Try some new outdoor sports like surfing, biking, or beach volleyball.
Combine both! Start a garden and it’s a win-win. You would be surprised how many calories you burn while gardening. All of the digging and squatting burns an average of 250 calories an hour! Grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your garden that you can use to cook and eat healthy.