If this is you, don’t be ashamed. Maybe you should be a little embarrassed, but certainly not flat out ashamed (joking). First of all, you’re not alone. Café Physique was born of the idea that it’s simply hard to get to the gym regularly, so we get it.
We’re entrepreneurs, so obviously the goal is for us to make money selling our in-home fitness and nutrition services. But more than being a business-owner, I’m a healthy living advocate. I’m totally sold out on the benefits of moving and eating well, and seeing you succeed at this is more valuable to me than any sale I could possibly make.
So here’s a list of 7 Atlanta outdoor physical activities that you can realistically do today for FREE:
- Chattahoochee River hiking trails: Hike the Hooch! These hiking trails along the Chattahoochee River in the local Atlanta, Georgia area wind through beautiful landscapes to historic features, waterfalls, & wildlife areas.
- Yoga in the park: Donation-based classes held is some of Atlanta’s off-the-beaten path green spaces like Tanyard Creek Park and Circle 75 Park.
- Atlanta Beltline walking: A combination of multi-use trail and linear greenspace, the Eastside Trail is the first finished section of the Atlanta BeltLine trail in the old rail corridor.
- Weekly running groups: These groups are organized by the Atlanta Track Club (ATC) – a nonprofit dedicated to inspire and engage the community to achieve health and fitness through running.
- Community gardening: Community gardens provide a positive physical activity and forum for neighbors to join together and forge strong community bonds. They are also a source of fresh, affordable, local produce – some of which is donated to community members in need.
- Outdoor workout zones: Think of these as playgrounds for grownups who want to get in shape.
- Free swimming: Grant Park Pool is open to everyone with no admission fee on weekdays from 1:30 – 4:00PM. The pool will reopen on May 27, 2013. Check your local park pool for free hours, too!
