Summer is a great time to shake up your fitness routine and have some fun with friends. Here are seven creative ways to get moving in the sunshine this summer.

Gardening

One of the great things about gardening is that it can be very therapeutic, almost like a meditation. It’s easy to get carried away and feel truly “in the moment,” which is why it’s so important to move around mindfully. But, there is a lot of lifting, bending, squatting and engaging large muscle groups. It’s sometimes suprising how sore you can be after a day spent in the garden!

Yard Yoga

Grab a mat or towel and take your routine outside. As you breathe deeply, you can enjoy the sweet air of summer. If you don’t know a routine, search for one online, purchase a video or attend a local class until you’ve learned a safe way to do the movement.

Swimming

Swimming is a wonderful way to stay cool while working out. Choose a variety of strokes to keep your body from doing the same motion repetitively. Make sure to wear and reapply sunscreen!

Hiking

Call friends and organize a weekly or monthly time to get together to go hiking. Exercising in a group will keep you all accountable and make the time fly by!

Kayaking

This is a great upper body workout and method for cooling down on hot days. Choosing a small, calm body of water and a good friend can make this activity especially enjoyable.

Regardless of how you choose to stay active this summer, staying hydrated is very important. Consider adding TrueSport Hydration to your routine. Featuring a blend of electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, this tropical berry-flavored vegan dietary supplement powder is formulated to hydrate before and after you work out. As an added plus, this electrolyte powder also serves up botanicals like Cayenne, Ginseng and Turmeric to support circulation, joints and physical  performance!

Do you have any special activities your enjoy during the summer? If so, please share them below!