| If your job involves being stuck in an office all week, | | | | Check the forecast before you venture out and make |
| you'll know the benefits of getting out and breathing in | | | | sure you put on the appropriate clothing for the activity |
| some well earned fresh air at the weekends. | | | | you are doing. Most importantly, make sure your shoes |
| Whatever outdoor activities you are into, you'll find | | | | are suitable and don't have slippery soles, especially if |
| plenty of options are available in Houston. If you like the | | | | you are out jogging in the colder months of the year. |
| idea of pounding the pavements, pull on your jogging | | | | If you are really dedicated, you can join the growing |
| shoes and check out Memorial Park, which is a haven | | | | band of people who enjoy cycling to and from work |
| for joggers of all shapes and sizes. You can stop for | | | | during the week, as well as hitting the cycle trails in and |
| a breather and visit the nature centre while you're | | | | around Houston at the weekends. If you always seem |
| there. | | | | to have too much to do at the weekends to fit in any |
| If a casual walk is more up your street, you'll get plenty | | | | real exercise, this can be the ideal solution to making |
| of exercise wandering round the Houston Zoo, which | | | | sure you get more exercise. Some people who live |
| is located in Hermann Park. If you're there for a few | | | | further a-field and work in Houston drive part way and |
| hours, you'll notch up a few miles worth of exercise | | | | then cycle the rest, taking in the sights as they pedal to |
| while seeing the monkeys, sea lions and tigers. | | | | work each day - a routine which you could fit into your |
| If you're looking for something a bit more extreme, | | | | own lifestyle. |
| there are always the immensely popular Boot Camps, | | | | Of course if you have more time to spare, you could |
| which are run at several locations in and around | | | | always treat yourself to a short stay and try out |
| Houston. These are designed for people who want to | | | | different activities - both strenuous and sedate. Book a |
| lose weight and get fit, and although they certainly | | | | hotel in Houston and give yourself plenty of time to |
| achieve that aim, they are not for the faint of heart. | | | | explore what this great city has to offer. |
| Classes take place in parks around Houston, giving you | | | | Houston is a great place to get out and about for a |
| the chance to enjoy some fresh air while you are | | | | burst of exercise just when you need it most. If you |
| testing out your fitness levels. | | | | don't know the city that well, the element of |
| It's worth remembering that when you are taking part | | | | sightseeing makes it much more enjoyable to get your |
| in any outdoor activity, the weather can play a big part. | | | | running shoes on and get going. |