It's the end of May. In Houston. You know, cool spring breezes, pleasant patio weather. Just kidding, we ALL know better in Houston! So what activities can we do in the summer to stay fit and healthy, even though it's so humid?
For starters, trampoline parks! That hits the quads and glutes like nothing you can imagine! How about rock climbing? Rock climbing is a great way to plan your summer fitness routine. "Ascending a cliff, boulder, or even an indoor rock wall requires a large amount of physical strength and endurance," says Huffington Post.Climbing for one hour burns up to 700 calories and also works your brain since it requires the use of problem-solving skills and body awareness. Climbers who completely lose themselves in their climb enter a mindset that can create a sense of euphoria and block pain, so you can be happy and stress-free while you get fit and take advantage of the spring and summer seasons.
There's always indoor swimming too—certainly a full body workout. And the evenings when your friends come in town to visit? How about a night of dancing...talk about cardio!
Jazzercise describes itself as "a high-intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip hop, yoga, and kickboxing." You can burn up to 800 calories in one 60-minute class! Since Jazzercise offers a variety of classes to challenge you, it's sure to maintain your interest for summer fitness. In fact, they've been around as a popular exercise program for more than 45 years. Don't worry – you won't necessarily be dancing to 80s music. Jazzercise has made it part of their mission to continuously evolve their music, moves, classes, and methods.
All this to say, there's many ways we can be creative in our hot, humid, Houston summers to be sure we get our workouts in. Just make sure to stay hydrated, even when you're working out inside.
It's easy to eat healthy in the summer too. So many fruits are in season. Mangoes, strawberries, watermelon, peaches and cherries. They say fresh food is the best medicine. So many vitamins inside, without having to swing by a GNC. Let's turn a negative (sweltering hot, humid weather) in a positive (hitting different muscle groups trying new activities). You know, turn our lemons into some cold, sweet lemonade!
So keep your health up in the summer. It's hot, I know. But let's not wreck all our spring progress! Keep your heart rate up doing different exciting activities. We can do it! Thanks to fitness inspiration Sabrina Tour.
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Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets built a huge lead early and coasted to a 127-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night.
Houston never trailed and had built a 25-point lead by halftime. The Rockets were up by 27 points when coach Ime Udoka cleared the bench with about 6½ minutes remaining.
Alperen Sengun added 16 points for the Rockets, who won for the fourth time in five games. VanVleet had 10 assists and seven rebounds — both season-highs — to go with his top scoring effort of the season.
Victor Wembanyama had 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks for the Spurs, who lost a second straight game. They were playing a third consecutive game without coach Gregg Popovich, who is out indefinitely while recovering from an illness. Mitch Johnson is filling in as interim coach while the 75-year-old Popovich, who did not travel with the team on this road trip, is out.
Takeaways
Spurs: San Antonio’s defense suffered Wednesday in its first game without top on-ball defender Jeremy Sochan, who suffered a fractured left thumb that will require surgery in Monday’s game. Rookie Stephon Castle, who started in his place, will need to step up with Sochan likely out for an extended period.
Rockets: After failing to play consistently for four quarters in the last two games, Houston finally put together a complete game against the Spurs.
Key moment
The Rockets were up by 7 with about five minutes left in the first quarter before using a 7-0 run, with the first five points by VanVleet, to make it 22-8. The Spurs didn’t get closer than 10 points after that.
Key stat
The Rockets dominated inside, outscoring the Spurs 66-46 in the paint.
Up next
San Antonio hosts Portland on Thursday night and the Rockets visit Oklahoma City on Friday night.
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