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- 1. Summer Shape-Up Guide F L Lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Lower your risk for heart disease. Reduce stress, anxiety and improve your overall mood. Now that we’re finally coming out of our winter hibernation stage, summer brings the perfect opportunity to get outside and get moving! Will you use this summer to change up (or start) your fitness regimen? This summer, challenge yourself. Of adults in the US report exercising on a regular basis. 2.5 hours Is the recommended amount of physical activity adults should be getting each week. 29 Million adults in the US have diabetes. Southern states in the US are the least physically active. Physical activity will give you stronger muscles and bones. Swimming is obviously a great way to cool off and get fit this summer! Plus, it’s a great option for those with arthritis. Swimming can improve arthritic joints without aggravating symptoms. A 150 pound adult can burn approximately 50 calories per mile while biking. You could burn between 580-870 calories in one hour. Staying hydrated is essential, especially on hot summer days. Be sure to keep a bottle of water handy when working up a sweat. Soak up the sun while kayaking and burn approximately 310 calories in one hour. Share your fitness goals with the people in your life. It will help to keep you accountable and possibly find a new work out buddy! Follow Us on Twitter @shopgetcovered Only 40% Following a regular fitness schedule will help to… “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” -Jim Rohn F Choose an activity you enjoy doing and you’ll be much more likely to stick with it. Get rolling this summer… Hit the courts with a tennis buddy… Get out of your fitness rut. Sources: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/6299/1/Physical-Fitness-and-Exercise-The- Facts.html, http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/adultguide.pdf, http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/data/facts.html, http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/10/usa- health-diabetes-idUSL2N0OR28320140610, http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/health_benefits_water_exercise.html, http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/exercise/art-20050999 …