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Summer is the perfect time of the year to get away from the TV and discover new activities you may enjoy!
Take a bike ride through a local park or trail!
According to Health Canada, cycling can boost your heart health and muscle strength. Starting and ending your day with an active commute can enhance your overall fitness. Adults should get two-and-a-half hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Cycling can lower your risk of diabetes, cancer, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. It can also increase energy levels, decrease stress, boost strength, and prolong independence as we age. Establishing positive habits early in childhood and adolescence can last a lifetime.
Visit a farmer’s market and grab a cup of coffee!
Today’s farmer’s market has evolved into a modern-day public square. A place where people gather to celebrate community as they shop for the freshest, tastiest foods. Studies show that people at farmer’s markets have as many as 10 times more conversations, greetings and other social interactions than people in supermarkets.
From the first crops of baby spinach, luscious strawberries, and local raw honey in May to the vibrant pumpkins, squashes, and scarecrows of October, your local farmer’s market is home to the freshest, tastiest foods. Produce grown locally is picked at its peak and available almost immediately. Read more about farmer’s markets online here.
Join a community event, outdoor class or art fair!
Summer is a great time to attend a community event or participate in an outdoor class. Attending community events is key when it comes to involvement and engagement in the town or city you call home. It is a chance to strengthen bonds with your neighbours, as well as celebrate culture or other aspects important to local residents.
Outdoor classes and art fairs promote learning and expand your horizons. They can make you think outside the box and allow you to partake in opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available to you. Outdoor classes also provide a chance to enjoy the environment around you, take in the scenery or discover a new park you’ve never been to before.
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