Boredom of routine exercise…
Not getting outside into nature…
Missing chances to include activity in daily living…
Difficulty finding time alone to exercise…
Create time to be outdoors alone.
Negotiate work/family responsibilities to ensure that time.
Investigate nature preserves and recreational paths near work and home.
Find natural and convenient ways to include exercise in the activities of daily living – yard work, stone work, housework, and walking.
Combine activity with productivity.
Contribute to your community, for example, by working on building a nature trail.
Share your love of the outdoors with children.
Coach a team or play outside with them.
Train for an outdoor challenge or meaningful activity by yourself.
Don’t be pressured into being an exercise buddy.
Enjoy nature in all its forms and at all times of day – don’t rule out nighttime!
With your love of vistas and views, make sure you go to the top – it’s worth the climb.
Revisit favorite places.
Enjoy noticing physical changes, both big and small.
Bring your binoculars, camera, or compass – these items make your time outside even more fun and fascinating.