Get Your Exercise in With These Outdoor Activities

By
Dan J
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There are so many ways to get exercise in without having to actually step foot in a gym. If you’re looking to connect with nature and enjoy the beautiful weather while staying active, you have to give these outdoor activities a try.

Walking Your Dogs

Walking your dogs not only keeps your furry friend healthy, but it’s also a great way to get some exercise in. You will stay in shape while connecting with your dog.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is not only a fun activity that allows you to explore the beautiful outdoors, but it strengthens and engages your core, legs, and arms.

Gardening

Get your aerobic activity in from raking leaves and pushing a garden cart and your strength exercises from squatting to pull out weeds or carrying a bag over your shoulders. Gardening is also really relaxing and great for your mental health.

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Most of the garden work these days is HARVESTING! Tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, herbs…. . . This is what I spent all winter planning for and working toward. Every plant in my garden I grew from seed, either inside or directly sown. Every choice was made intentionally, based on past experience or a decision to experiment. So much care has been put into every crop! . . Yet, I always underestimate how much work is involved in harvesting and preserving. I feel like my life revolves around the harvest, and it can get overwhelming. . . When I’m exhausted and secretly find myself longing for shorter days and more time to rest, I have to remind myself what a GIFT the harvest truly is. . . When winter comes, I’ll miss these days! I’ll miss the fresh produce! But, I’ll be thankful for the dozens of jars lining my shelves that I worked so hard to grow and preserve. Yes, it IS worth it! . . Anyone else need that reminder? . . #mygarden #garden2020 #harvest #harvesttime #harvestseason #womengardeners #backyardgarden #womangardener #arkansasgarden #timetoharvest #gardentotable #preservingtheharvest #growingvegetables #growyourownfood #gardenlife #summergarden #harvest2020 #harvesting #gardeninglife

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Farming

Working on a farm is hard work as you have to take care of the animals and the land. Even just walking the property is a workout.

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