Go play outside! You heard that as a kid—but running, jumping around and just moving your body out in the fresh air and sunshine is something you still need to do. Feel like your dodgeball-and-hopscotch days are long past? Don’t worry! We’ve got some great ideas that we think you (and your family and friends) will love. Check out the exhilarating Conductorcise and Parkour (we’ll explain what they are)…a giant chess game (shades of Harry Potter!) that you play on your lawn…how you should walk on grass if you want to feel energized…an ancient Eastern trick that effortlessly powers up your golf game…how 10 minutes outdoors can invigorate your whole day…and many other clever ways to enjoy yourself and boost your health outdoors. Have fun out there!


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