Summer is officially here! Take advantage of the weather by getting outdoors for your cardio workouts and scorch some calories.
-Tennis. Country clubs, like the Brier Creek Country Club, and Raleigh Parks & Recreation offer tennis lessons in the area. Learn the basics to stay injury free, since the lateral movements and swings can cause knee, back and shoulder injuries. Burn up to 441 calories per hour playing singles (for 160lb person).
-Swimming. Stay cool during the hot, humid weather this summer by swimming. Swimming is a great full-body workout that is easy on the joints. Raleigh public poolsoffer lessons and is a cheap way to stay fit this summer. A 15-visit punch pass is only $36. Burn up to 618 calories per hour (for 160lb person).
-Jogging or hiking. Jogging/hiking is the ultimate free workout. Check out the numerous trails in the triangle, but just make sure you jog/hike in the morning or evenings when the heat advisory is high during the day. And always wear moisture wicking material so you'll stay cool and dry. Burn some major calories at 744 per hour (10 min/mile for 160lb person).
-Jump rope. Bring back this grade school activity and feel your heart rate soar. Choose a light-weight ropethat reaches your arm pit when you step on the middle of the rope. Take rests in-between 30 second -1 minute bouts of jumping until you build up your endurance. And try to avoid jumping on concrete. Jumping for an hour will burn up to 762 calories for 160lb person.
-Cycling: The triangle is home to many cyclists and is a great way to get to know the area. Great for the knees too! Check out NC Bicycle Club or TarWheels to find a group to ride with. If you like mountain biking, check out TriangleMTB. Safety first, though, always wear a helmet, obey traffic laws, use hand signals and lights when biking at dusk or dawn. Burn up to 428 calories per hour at a 10 mph pace for a 160lb person.
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