Upgrade Your Walk by Adrianne Madias
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s we dive deeper into summer, it's exciting to get outside and stay active! The city of Ann Arbor has numerous places to swim, bike, hike, and kayak, but walking can be done anywhere. 10,000 steps are recommended each day, and it’s so much easier when the weather is warm! When you're out on your daily walk, try one or more of these ideas in the blue box on the right to bump up your cardio and strength training along the way. Now that you've made your outdoor walk more intense and beneficial, you'll need to stay hydrated. There are so many options when it comes to hydration drinks that it's sometimes difficult to figure out which one is right for you, or if you even need one at all. Water should be all we need, but there are times when a boost of electrolytes (including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium) is beneficial. These ingredients will help hydrate you faster, but read the labels; some of them are loaded with sugar and other additives like caffeine and artificial sweeteners.
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