06/04/2026
Get Physical and Super Charge Your Healthy Habits This Summer
This week's tip from our Summer Guide for Recharging and Resilience focuses on simple ways to elevate your summer wellness—backed by research so you can feel confident your efforts will make a difference.
Summer is the perfect time to up the ante on your physical activity. Take advantage of the warm weather and spend as much time as you can outdoors, keeping well-hydrated.
Try a new outdoor activity like golf, fishing, or pickleball—the latest craze among adults 50+. Or revisit something you loved as a child: biking, hiking, swimming, or tennis.
Alternatively, start a regular walking routine, either with a friend or on your own. Use the time to absorb your surroundings, "be with" yourself, or listen to an enriching podcast.
As you move more, notice how your energy and outlook improve. Healthy habits are easier to form in the summertime and can be life-changing!
Other Strategies:
Spend More Time Outside - Research shows even short periods spent outdoors improve mood, physical, and mental well-being. So does Vitamin D from the sun!
Experience "Outdorphins" - A walk can help you process thoughts and feelings while boosting endorphins. It's a simple way to combine the benefits of nature and exercise.
Tune Into Your 5 Senses - Breathe in the fresh air and scents and notice the new growth. Listen to the buzzing and chirping; feel the warmth of the sun and the wetness of dew. All these will help you to be more present. calm, and alive.
Remember, consistency is more important than perfection.
How will you "get physical" this summer? What small step can you take to turn it into a consistent habit?
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