Simple, enjoyable ways to increase physical fitness

Go Outside!  
It doesn’t have to be perfect weather.  Even going outside in inclement
weather has the ability to invigorate you.

Take a walk.  Ride a bike.
Finding local hiking or bicycling trails is often easier than you think.
Bring a friend, bring your kids, or just bring your dog.   Feeling pensive?
Just bring yourself.

Try these links:

www.trails.com This site will not only hook you up with hiking & bike trails,
but also with places to go rock climbing, kayaking, or canoing.

www.localhikes.com Though it doesn’t cover all areas (yet), there are some
nice hikes for many regions around the country.

Find Community Activities
Many people enjoy the camaraderie that comes with exercising as part of a
group.  With the added social aspect, you’ll forget your exercising.

Find activities that you enjoy at your local YMCA.  Go to ymca.net and type
in your zip to find the YMCA nearest you.

You can also check out your local department of recreation for a great
variety of programs.  Check your town hall for contacts.

Also try continuing education programs at your local schools.  These
classes often include non-academic classes like open rec volleyball,
badminton, dance, yoga & tai chi.

Looking for a particular sport?  Try www.active.com

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Sean Smith

Sean Smith graduated with Distinction from the University of Rhode Island and for the past 10 years has worked as a consultant in biotech, optics and environmental analytics. Sean has also worked as an educator in a world renowned scientific institution, where he gave daily lectures on various topics ranging from conservation, the world’s oceans, and endangered species. Sean has had the privilege of being associated with the JASON Project, an award-winning educational program that reaches more than 1 million students and 25,000 teachers annually. Sean has worked alongside world renowned leaders in conservation from such prestigious organizations as National Geographic, and the Smithsonian Institute, and participated in discussions which have varied in topic ranging from deep-sea exploration diving pranks to what-to-do-for-fun while being trapped in Antarctica for the season. Sean has a great love and respect for nature and has the distinct honor of being one of a select number of people who can claim to have been spat upon by a whale, bitten repeatedly by multiple penguins, mildly attacked by an alligator, and thrown-up upon by a white-sided dolphin infected with brain-parasites. 

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