{"id":460,"date":"2018-07-19T11:51:46","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T17:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freearenas.com\/blog\/?p=460"},"modified":"2020-06-25T19:38:55","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T01:38:55","slug":"activities-for-the-no-athletic-adventurer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freearenas.com\/a\/activities-for-the-no-athletic-adventurer\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities for the Non-Athletic Adventurer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have this friend: super athletic, loves being outside, goes on 18-mile hikes for fun, naturally good at sports he has never played before, and is always trying to get me to join a game of ultimate frisbee. Know the type? Hang around this guy and it\u2019s easy to feel like you\u2019ve got to be a triathlete to enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>But the truth is, you don\u2019t have to be athletic to spend time outside. In fact, much of what people do inside can be done outside, like walking, sleeping, laying down, waiting around \u2026 the list goes on.. It\u2019s not about straining yourself, it\u2019s about being in the sunshine and fresh air.<\/p>\n<h2><del>Hiking<\/del> Walking Outside<\/h2>\n<p>The best thing about hiking is that it\u2019s not difficult unless you want it to be. Hiking is the perfect introduction to the outdoors because many offer the best views of waterfalls, lakes and valleys, and many don\u2019t require much work at all on your part. It also comes with some surprising health benefits. Besides vitamin D and the obvious work out bonuses, hiking can actually improve balance and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. There are plenty of short and sweet hikes that will get you excited about being in nature.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/hiking-trails-near-me\">Find hiking trails near me<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ezoic\"><!-- Ezoic - arena_after_3rd_paragraph - mid_content --><div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-195\"> <\/div><!-- End Ezoic - arena_after_3rd_paragraph - mid_content --><\/div>\n<h2>Swimming<\/h2>\n<p>Swimming reduced the stress impact on your body, meaning you can swim at a high intensity without feeling tired or sore. Or you can just swim around and basically just hang out in the water. You\u2019ve likely been doing it since you were a kid. All you need is a bathing suit (usually ;)), a few friends and one of these swimming holes\/hot springs. No crazy workout required.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/swimming-holes-near-me\">Find swimming holes near me<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><del>Camping<\/del> Sleeping Outside<\/h2>\n<p>Camping is essentially sleeping, but you get to do it outside under the stars after a night of sitting around the fire and roasting marshmallows. The glow from a campfire increases melatonin in your body, making sleep even easier and more peaceful than usual. Going camping is peaceful, quiet and gets you acquainted with the outdoors. It doesn\u2019t have to be traditional camping, either. If you prefer to have the conveniences of home, you can set up shelter in the backyard or go glamour camping (glamping) to get some peace and quiet while feeling like you\u2019ve never left home.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/campsites-near-me\">Find campsites near me<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ezoic\"><!-- Ezoic - arena_after_6th_paragraph - mid_content --><div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-196\"> <\/div><!-- End Ezoic - arena_after_6th_paragraph - mid_content --><\/div>\n<h2><del>Floating a River<\/del> Laying outside&#8230;on a river<\/h2>\n<p>Sun-tanning has never been so relaxing. Float a river with a huge group of friends or go it alone to get some peace and quiet. It\u2019s one of the easiest things you can do outside, and it\u2019s been known to reduce back and neck pain while improve spinal alignment. But not all rivers are slow and steady, so keep in mind if you\u2019re after a relaxing float, you\u2019ll want to find one without rapids or sharp turns. And make sure you have good music to keep you company during the slower stretches!<\/p>\n<h2><del>Fishing<\/del> Waiting outside&#8230;for a fish<\/h2>\n<p>Fishing is notorious for helping people clear their minds. Because it requires you to focus on one thing, it distracts you from internal conflict, reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Or you can chat with some buddies, read or draw while waiting for the pole to budge. All you have to do is cast your line and wait for something to bite. You might even get a meal out of it.<\/p>\n<h2>Sledding<\/h2>\n<p>Now this one is a little more involved, but not by much. Just because it\u2019s snowing out doesn\u2019t mean you have to stay inside! It\u2019s easy to feel like you have to stay inside during the cold winter months, but without some fresh air, you\u2019ll start to go stir crazy! Sledding is the best way to get your blood pumping enough to enjoy the snow and keep you from getting cabin fever. Not to mention being exposed to full-spectrum light while in the sun gives you a great energy boost for other winter activities.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/sledding-hills-near-me\">Find sledding hills near me<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ezoic\"><!-- Ezoic - arena_after_9th_paragraph - mid_content --><div id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-197\"> <\/div><!-- End Ezoic - arena_after_9th_paragraph - mid_content --><\/div>\n<p>These are just ideas to get you started. It\u2019s not ultimate frisbee or a triathlon, but it\u2019s enough to help you appreciate some sunshine and a little fresh air. The world has lots to offer, and it doesn\u2019t have to cost any money, and it definitely doesn\u2019t have to be hard. Whichever activity you decide, don\u2019t let fitness keep you from enjoying what\u2019s outside your front door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have this friend: super athletic, loves being outside, goes on 18-mile hikes for fun, naturally good at sports he has never played before, and is always trying to get me to join a game of ultimate frisbee. Know the type? 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