Possibilities Are Endless In May

Fun Activities In May

May is the fourth month of the Gregorian Calendar named after Maia, a Roman fertility Goddess.  Spring is one of the four seasons occurring between winter and summer months.  In the Northern Hemisphere spring usually takes place from March to may and is defined by an angle of the earth’s tilt toward the sun equinoxes and solstices.  The first day of Spring of 2024 is Tuesday March 19, at 11:06 PM EDT.  Spring is a season of new beginnings, renewal and growth as nature abounds with color with renewed energy of the season.  The world awakens from its winter slumber into the warmth of sunny days with enthusiasm as the feelings of spring permeates the air with booms of the season.  Spring in climatology is the season between winter and summer when temperatures gradually rise transitioning from winter cold to summer heat that occurs only in middle and high latitudes. 

In many cultures spring is celebrated with festivals revolving around the importance of food production as most gardens are planted in May.  In European languages the concept of spring is associated with sowing of crops.  During this time of year all plants including cultivated ones begin new growth anew after dormancy of winter. Animals greatly affected by hibernation began their nesting and reproduction activities as the birds migrate poleward in response to warmer temperatures. May is the season when flowers bloom as the warmer weather warms once again with renewal of many plant species.  Spring is a wonderful time to embrace the great outdoors to enjoy various activities including gardening, cycling, exploring and empty beaches. hiking, having a picnic, playing golf, visiting parks and gardens to admire beautiful bloom, horseback riding, making a bird feeder, and  fly a kite, the possibilities are endless in May.

Spring activities can impact personal wellbeing by finding things you enjoy participating in. Spending time outdoors exercising more has tremendous benefits lowering blood pressure ultimately reducing stress.  On average Americans spent 30 minutes per day exercising outdoors participating in sports or leisure activities as a form of daily exercise.  People realize the importance of physical activity, optimizing their workout routine, staying healthy and managing weight.  Most popular activities among people in the US include running, jogging, running trails accounting for 57.83 million participants gaining physical strength and increasing endurance. It is well known that fitness activities promote mental and physical health and promote relaxation and a sense of serenity within. The CDC Center of Disease Control people of all fitness levels can benefit from exercising outdoors to improve health and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease

Cycling outdoors can be beneficial for increasing physical endurance, enhancing the delivery of oxygen to organs and muscles boosting aerobic fitness.  According to Bicyceling.com cruising at 13 to 14 mph a person can burn off approximately 500 calories in one hour of bike riding.  The effects of endurance training improves your overall fitness keeping your lungs, heart and circulatory system healthy and may reduce the effects of diseases like diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In the United States many communities offer extensive paved trails suited for spring activities in May including walking, hiking, cycling and jogging as a safe alternative for sports enthusiasts providing space in parks and recreational areas across the US.  Exposure to nature reduces stress proven to be beneficial to people of all ages who engage in regular outdoor fitness exercises. Sports enthusiasts find various ways to exercise outdoors building lean muscles while losing weight walking once per day to boost metabolism helps you lose weight.

Exercises can be performed outdoors or at recreational parks using specific equipment to exercise on, often including instruction for each exercise. Check your local listings for Calisthenics parks near you to find your favorite workout spots and explore 16103 spots worldwide.  Physical activities can take place outdoors in the wilderness or park connecting with mother nature and enhancing a sense of wellbeing. Hiking benefits the entire body often used as a recreational sport across the world as more people seek refuge on the trails to calm the mind.   Hiking is a fun outdoor activity any sports enthusiast can perform as part of a healthy lifestyle in 2024 increasing physical endurance to manage weight Fitness workouts can be achieved by exercising outdoors breathing in plenty of fresh air while soaking up the sun exercising at your own pace. Exercise outdoors to increase physical fitness while enjoying the scenery any time of year, weather permitting in the season of May.

Cheers!

Patricia Lynn

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