Spring Into Fitness: Four Ways to Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine
By: Whitney Neal
GO OUTSIDE
Now that the weather is finally warming up, exercise outside! Find accessible parks and trails in your area that you haven't explored yet. To find an accessible park go to: http://www.traillink.com/activity/wheelchair-accessible-trails.aspx
GET A PARTNER
You're more likely to stick with your plan if you have a partner. Choose someone to exercise with who has similar goals and a schedule that fits with your own.
STAY HYDRATED
Avoid muscle cramping and fatigue by drinking plenty of water before, during, and after exercise. For more information on proper fuel for physical activity go to: http://www.nchpad.org/1461/6386/Fueling~for~Physical~Activity.
DON'T FORGET SUNSCREEN
Going outside means more sunshine, but it also means that your skin is exposed to harmful UV rays. Rub sunscreen on all exposed areas of your body which exercising outside For more information on sun safety tips for outdoor exercise go to: http://www.upmcmyhealthmatters.com/sun-safety-tips-for-outdoor-exercise/.