It’s hard to stay motivated sometimes, but keeping our bodies healthy and happy is so important! Here you’ll find a variety of physical health activities chosen from our contributors that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
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Water Safety Tips

The weather has turned warmer and many of us are beginning to think about finding ways to beat the heat. A favorite past time for kids of all ages is swimming.
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Find a Rock, Share a Rock

If you haven’t already noticed painted rocks on the hiking trails around town, now is a great time to keep your eyes peeled as the weather warms up and more people hide little treasures to find. Curious about participating?
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Let’s Not Forget to Stretch

While you may not be feeling up to a full workout, stretching is an option that still holds lots of benefits for body and mind.
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This Ab Workout Took Less Time Than Making A Grilled Cheese

So earlier during this lock down I wrote a short article about how to prevent developing a "dad bod" while your gym is closed. Well that was in April, so basically a hundred years ago and needless to say my priorities have uhhh changed...
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OurParks Virtual Village Series

Join Town of Manchester Recreation Division, Nature Explorer 'Virtual Village" Video Series with our Rec on the Run Coordinator, Elizabeth MacDonald for fun, engaging, informative, and education videos steps from the front door. These videos are geared for children, youth and adults and will provide a respite to those looking for nature based programs, activities and ideas!
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Good Time to Try Something New, If You Haven’t

On the news lately, there has been quite a bit of talk about a possible disruption in meat product supplies. This could be a great time to explore vegan/vegetarian options.
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Quarantine Workout: Give Yourself Some Grace!

Latasha Raineault is not only a Doctor of Physical Therapy, but also a mother of two children under the age of five. She created an Instagram page (@momstrongforlife) to document her postpartum journey and share her clinical knowledge with the masses.
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Sleep Tips: Steps for a Better Night’s Rest

As a college student approaching finals season, there’s one thing I’m certainly not getting enough of: sleep. Between procrastinating my English literature essay and stress-eating spoonfuls of peanut butter, how am I expected to get a full 8 hours?
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Gardening & Exercise

As we embark on the Spring weather many of us are looking to get outside and beautify our yards. It's an easy enough task to incorporate exercise into your gardening routine.
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Virtual Family Workout Program

As gyms and parks remain closed, Hy-Vee has created a free family exercise program that can be done from the safety and comfort of your own home.
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