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