Blog: Fitness Instructor Had It Right: Take It Outside

Last Friday, I was passing by the room in our athletic club where group-cycling classes are held, and I heard the instructor tell the group, "I saw the weather forecast and it's going to be a wonderful weekend. I don't want to see any of you here on Saturday and Sunday. Go play outside!"

Everyone laughed, but as it turned out, that was pretty good advice. In fact, it was still ringing in my ears on Saturday when my husband and I went for a day hike on the Appalachian Trail. For the record, it seemed like everyone else had been given the same admonishment - I saw families, college students, inveterate hikers and those who looked like they were experiencing the trail for the first time. The leaves were just starting to change, and it was a perfect day to get out.

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