Get Outside!

Put down the mouse, get off the couch and get outside, at least, some of the time and a little each day.

Along with eating right, staying fit with regular exercise is the other half of the game plan for a healthy you.

You don't have to be into sports or take dance classes to be active and get exercise. Everybody enjoys different kinds of exercise, find the ones that you like and do them…regularly…

Regular exercise is the key. It helps to build your bones and muscles. It also helps you sleep well at night and stay alert during the day.

Get a hula hoop - once you get the hang of it hula hoops are great exercise and you won’t want to stop. It's all in the hips, don't swing your hips, just relax and move your hips enough to keep it going.

Ride a bike - not only is riding a bike good exercise, it can take you places. Don't forget the helmet and know the rules of the road.

Take a walk - Walking to school does count! But add a little power walking and you have some great aerobic exercise.

Play tennis - if you are lucky enough to have courts or a backboard near your home or at your school, tennis is a great way to get exercise and bang out any frustrations on the ball!

Play handball - Call a friend and grab a ball, handball is a fun game to get that body moving.

Shoot baskets - You don't need to use the full court to get the exercise benefits of shooting hoops. Just go in for the basket and make your best shot!

Dance to your favorite tunes - you don't even have to go outside for this one. Just put on your favorite tunes and dance to the music. Dancing can be a great athletic and acrobatic style of exercise.

There are lots of options for getting moving and having fun outside, explore these links below for more great ideas.

		Snowshoeing is Easy and Fun! Snowshoeing is a great way to exercise while enjoying the outdoors. click to continue

		Take a Hike Exploring California’s State Parks is a great way to get some exercise and see some awesome stuff along the way. click to continue
		Meet Xavier This BMX star tells us how he enjoys a healthy outdoor lifestyle. click to continue

		Which Bike is Right for You? There are a whole bunch of different kinds of bikes out there. click to continue
		Are you a good swimmer? Swimming is a great way to stay in shape and there are lots of cool places to swim, but it’s important that you feel safe being in the water before you dive into unknown waters. click to continue

Get Outside

Snowshoeing is
Easy and Fun!

Meet Xavier

Take A Hike

Which Bike is Right for You?

Are you a good swimmer?