This past week has seen temperatures in the mid 50s in Wisconsin. As a result many were out of hibernation and out walking and even biking. As the weather continues to improve you will have the opportunity to easily leave the great indoor world of treadmills and ellipticals and venture out your door to the places within a reasonable radius of your home.
           

One of the keys to making fitness enjoyable and keeping motivation high is to ensure your program has variety. As recently as yesterday I was talking to someone who had no idea that 2 parks and a recreation trail, all with over 10 miles of maintained trails, were within a 10 min. drive from her home. The cost - a yearly state park sticker which is $25 and provides access to dozens of large areas of beauty.
           

One may not have time to drive to these places Monday - Friday, however planning weekend workouts will provide you with something to look forward to. Recruit a friend!
           

Are your kids in sports practices? Do you sit there and watch your child play catch or kick the ball. If it's not a game, use this opportunity to walk or run for 40 min. I have parents who walk in the outside lane of the track every practice as their kids are coached on the inside 7 lanes. Again, recruit a fellow parent and solve all your problems during this time.
           

Finally - when you plan a vacation check out the recreational opportunities that await within blocks of home base. I have run the boardwalk in Miami Beach, swam at YMCAs in Tennessee, Biked in Michigan and Run in Des Moines, Lawrence, the Black Hills, the Upper Peninsula and countless other places - all before anyone else in the family was awake. In addition as a family we have seen countless sights others don't because we are willing to walk/hike to, for example that waterfall.
         

Get out a map and a calendar right now and create some active fun and unforgettable memories.
           

Use the attached coupon to prepare yourself for adventure!