Looking to Get Active This Spring?

Ashley Goudey, Nutrition, Food Safety & Health Agent

Whew, spring is finally here! I have personally been looking forward to nice weather so that I can shake this dust off and get moving outside!  I hope that you all have the same mindset and are looking for ways to get active.  If so, you have come to the right place.  I will discuss some outdoor walking trails around Post Rock District that are bound to help you get active.  Better yet, all of these

trails are free and you can use them to rack up your Walk Kansas minutes!

If you are in Mitchell County, make sure you check out the Beloit Area Walk Routes.  The brochure is located around town at special locations and includes The Historical Route, The Chautauqua Park Route, The Cemetery Route, and The Tree City Route. Take a walk through Chautauqua Park or play a round of Frisbee golf.  Any of these routes are bound to keep you active whenever you want to relieve stress, sight see, or just get out of the house!

Glen Elder State Park Trails are available year round and vary in length. If you are visiting Waconda Lake or driving by on Highway 24, we encourage you to take in some fresh air and walk these trails! If you walk for at least 10 minutes you can count that toward your Walk Kansas minutes! Grab a buddy or your family to make the trails more enjoyable. 

                I encourage you to explore the outdoor physical activity opportunities Post Rock has to offer this spring.  Remember it is recommended that adults are active at least 150 minutes a week at a moderate-vigorous level.  Locate a park, sidewalk trail, or outdoor track near you today.  Getting active doesn’t require money-just get out and enjoy the weather and you will find yourself moving toward better health in no time!