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