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Enjoying the Summer Months - Indoors and Out

The summer months are upon us! As the days get longer and the weather heats up, take advantage of the extra hours of sunshine to get outdoors and be physically active with your friends, coworkers, and family. When heading outside for activity and fun in the sun this month, always remember to grab your sunscreen and a reusable water bottle to protect your skin from the summer sun and to keep your body hydrated.

This month, celebrate National Running Day on June 5 and National Get Outdoors Day on June 8!

How are you or your organization enjoying the great outdoors this month? E-mail us at physicalactivityguidelines@hhs.gov if you would like to contribute a blog post!

News & Reports 1/25/10

by ODPHP January 25, 2010

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This week, we highlight community-level efforts to increase physical activity opportunities for the less-financially-fortunate:

Detroit non-profit opens green gym (Source: PR Newswire) The nation’s first gym for the homeless provides physical activity opportunities, job opportunities, and an alternative power source.

Programs pay wellness fees (Source: The Daily Sentinel news) A tri-county area in Ohio offers a “Silver Sneakers” program, complete with free physical activity classes for older adults with limited financial resources.

What are your thoughts on these programs? How does your community provide physical activity opportunities for those who can not afford to join a fitness club or build a home gym?

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Tags: Detroit, homeless, green gym, older adults, Ohio, free