With family Day right around the corner, we thought we would explore all the ways you can be active outside with your family in Durham Region.
Ice Skating
Ice skating is not only a great way to get your blood pumping, it can be a great way to spend the day building family memories. Durham region has a number of outdoor skating rinks for everyone to enjoy. Skating exercises many muscle groups including the glutes, your core and outer thighs. It is also a great cardio workout.
Here is a list of outdoor skating rinks located in Durham Region and the GTA;
Winter Fun Guide: Outdoor Skating Rinks – Child’s Life
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is lots of fun and a great low impact muscle building exercise. Snowshoeing is also a great cardio workout that can burn 1000 calories in just one hour. Take your family for a day of snowshoeing in one of Durham Region’s beautiful forest trails.
Family Hike
If snowshoeing isn’t your cup of tea, trade in the snowshoes for a pair of hiking boots and hit the trails. Being outside in nature has many benefits for both your physical and mental health. Increased cognitive response, drops in stress levels and increased endorphins are a few ways that being out in nature can help our mental health. Walking in nature is another example of low impact exercise that is a good cardio exercise.
Skiing or Snowboarding
If you are looking for more of an adrenaline rush this Family day weekend why not not take to the slopes? Skiing and snowboarding increase flexibility, burns calories, increases lower body muscles, is a great core exercise and it can be a great boost for your mental health.
If skiing and snowboarding aren’t up your alley but you still want some adventure grab the family, a sled or toboggan and find the closest hill or ski resort.
Durham Region has some great trails and ski slopes if you are looking for that perfect adventure this long weekend.
https://www.durham.ca/en/tourism/news/top-ski-resorts-in-durham-a-thrilling-winter-experience.aspx
If you have been injured and want to see a physiotherapist. Call the professionals at Durham Orthopedic Sports & Injury Clinic at 905-428-7800 and start your road to recovery today.
