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Research has proven that being outdoors often reduces anxiety and depression, improves the quality of your sleep 😴 and focus 🥱 and gives you better immunity 💉 What other way to be outdoors than to be outdoors doing fun activities with your friends? 🌱🪴👯♂️ You’re killing 2 birds with one stone – being fit 🏃♀️ and spending quality time with your friends! In today's post, we'll be sharing with you some activities you can do outdoors both on your own and with your companions ⭐️🌈⚡️
1) Go out hiking to explore sunny Singapore! 🏞🌞 Singapore has countless hiking trails around the island that you can take to get away from the hustles and bustles of the busy city. From the Southern Ridges to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, going hiking can engage your core and leg muscles while building cardiovascular strength and burn calories. Best of all – it’s FREE!
2) Leave the Grab 🚗 app and EZLink card 💸 at home – cycle 🚲 to your destination instead!
We know how tempting it is to open the Grab app to travel to your intended place quickly…but why not bring out that bike and cycle around in the cycling trails around the city? There’s East Coast Park, Coast 2 Coast (C2C) Trail, Coney Island, Marina Bay…and so much more! You can even rent bicycles for your cycling trails nearby these places. What better way to do it than with your friends? Check out the cycling routes in Singapore on the link below!
Price: ~$8/h for bike rental at rental shops, ~$1/30 min for bike sharing apps
3) Kayak to cool from the sunny weather 🛶
Kayaking is an activity that many people may not have been exposed to. Witness the beauty of nature on a boat, or paddle across the reservoir amidst the sunset. You can rent kayaks at water sports centres at Kallang, Lower Seletar Reservoir and Macritchie Reservoir to name a few. Kayaking helps to increase your upper body muscle strength in your arms, back, shoulders and chest.
Price: ~15/2h
4) Swimming at ActiveSG pools! 🏊🏽♀️
Swimming is another cooling activity that engages your fitness or you may choose to leisurely lay in the pool and take in the sun. Swimming can work your core, improve cardiovascular fitness, train your endurance and build strength.
Price: ~$0.80 - $1 entry fee to community club swimming pools
We hope you try out some of these outdoor activities in spirit of living a healthy lifestyle! 🌞🌞
Sources
Lai, K., 2021. The Ultimate List of 23 Hiking Trails in Singapore — Ranked from chill to adventurous. [Online] Available at: https://thetravelintern.com/hiking-trails-in-singapore/
Loo, B., 2021. 23 Best Cycling Routes And Bike Trails In Singapore For A Weekend Adventure. [Online] Available at: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/blog/best-cycling-routes-singapore/
Senin, F., 2020. Ultimate Guide To Kayaking In Singapore: Rental Spots, Where To Kayak & More. [Online] Available at: https://www.havehalalwilltravel.com/kayaking-singapore-rental
WebMD, 2019. Health Benefits of Getting Outside. [Online] Available at: https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-nature
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