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Stay healthy with fun outdoor winter activities

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Russ Lowthian
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by Russ Lowthian, HaveFunBiking

For many of us, being active and enjoying fun winter activities (fat biking, hiking, skiing, etc.) is what makes memories while contributing to good health. Despite lifestyle changes driven by new technology and evolving viruses, there’s still plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities. Seeking out healthy activities may be even more critical now as winter approaches. Doing something you enjoy can distract you from problems and help you cope with all the new life challenges that cause stress.

Browse our latest Bike/Hike Guide, featuring many maps of Minnesota destinations for fun adventures. Then layer your winter attire for the temperature swings ahead and head out. If you haven’t already, you will soon discover that outdoor pursuits help lower the risk of getting sick than indoor workouts.

Its a perfect time of the year to jump on a fatty and hit the trail. This pic was taken last year at the Get Phat with Pat event in the Minnesota River Bottoms, in Bloomington, MN.
It’s a perfect time of the year to jump on a fatty and hit a Minnesota trail.

Why choose outdoor adventures?

When outdoors, fresh air circulates, helping you digest food more effectively, improve blood pressure and heart rate, strengthen your immune system, and reduce obesity rates. Enjoying Minnesota’s outdoor activities offers additional benefits. As you may have discovered from your time outdoors this summer, being outside also provides an emotional boost that will help you feel less tense, stressed, angry, or depressed.

This Bike Pic Thursday, we caught this biker chick out having fun along the Minnesota River bottoms near Bloomington, MN.
Winter activities may include biking along the Minnesota River bottoms near Bloomington, MN.

Enjoy more with low-risk Minnesota winter adventures

Here in Minnesota, for winter wonderland pursuits, consider moving with these low-risk outdoor activities to stay healthy and safe. Again, use the current Minnesota Bike/Hike Guide, including all maps, to find a place to enjoy the following activities.

  • Fat Biking
  • Nature walks
  • Snowshoeing
  • Downhill and/or cross-country skiing
  • Ice skating
  • Ice fishing and hunting
  • Fitness classes, held outside to allow extra distancing
  • And exploring the snow-covered trails on an ATV.
It’s Friday and HaveFunBiking George will soon melt away as the spring thaw approached,
Winter activities can also include stopping to make a snowman.

Remember, seeking healthy outdoor activities may be even more critical as winter approaches. Doing something you enjoy can distract you from problems and help you cope with all the new life challenges that cause stress.

Have fun!