During this time of social isolation, we are all trying to stay as active as possible. While for most of us that means either walking or running down your street after seeing the same thing for 3 weeks it can get harder and harder to motivate yourself to go out there and do it. Well luckily for us here in Fort Worth we have several trails that are still open and available to use while still practicing social distancing. So instead of running the same route for the 20th time in a row try one of these trails, make a day out of it and have an adventure!
These are the trail options for all over the Fort Worth area ranging from 1 mile to 25 miles. They also have the trails ranked for their level of difficulty!
Trails in Fort Worth:
https://www.alltrails.com/us/texas/fort-worth
Biking:
If you have access to a bike (and know how to ride!) getting out on the wheels is a good option for staying active this summer! Here are some tips!
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/mtb-etiquette.html
Walking:
Rule #1 during this time as I’m sure you know by now is to keep 6 feet between you and the people around you. If you are able, wearing a mask to decrease risk of droplets.
The American Heart Association recommends 150 min/week (30min/day) of moderate or 75 min/week (15min/day) of vigorous cardio activity. This is a great time to get outdoors (following local precaution orders) with those in your household, pets, and yourself! Some tips:
Running:
If you are looking to start running, we want to give you some tips to try reduce risk of injury!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at the clinic where one of our PTs would be more than happy to take your call. Our number is (817) 923-9000. We are even offering free 15-minute screens if you are a little nervous about a potential injury. So, give us a call!