The Importance of Motion
That’s why it is essential for your long-term health to have a focus on staying mobile. It doesn’t matter what your fitness level is or if you have a condition that affects mobility. Getting active helps your mind and body get and stay healthy.
How to Be More Mobile This Summer in Asheville
Summer in Asheville provides many opportunities to stay active. Regardless of your health situation, here are some of our top ideas to stay more mobile this summer. If you can, work activities in daily. But even if you only have the time or ability for something weekly, that’s still good.
1. Visit Hiking and Biking Trails
If you take a quick look around, it is easy to see why people flock to the mountains in summer. With thousands upon thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails nestled throughout the surrounding forests, as well as scenic greenways within the city of Asheville itself, getting out for a walk or bike ride is a must.
Even if you need a low-impact trail, you won’t want options. Take a hike around the North Carolina Arboretum, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, or the South Mountains State Park. All feature nicely paved paths and curated experiences.
2. Picnic in the Park
One easy way to work a little bit more mobility into your daily routine is to take your lunch to go. Find a shaded spot or a picnic table in a park and enjoy a bit of fresh air and stretch your legs for a bit.
If you live or work around the city of Asheville, make use of its fine public parks and greenway picnic areas. It might not feel like much, but even a short walk a few times a week can help keep you fit.
3. Jump Into the Water
Summer and swimming go hand in hand. So bust out those swimsuits and head to your local pool or lake for a dip in the water.
For those with joint pain, swimming is an activity that keeps you active without putting much pressure on your joints or bones. Helping you get and stay active. If you are up for a day trip, head on over to Lake Lure to partake in some water sports fun.
4. Join in on Community Activities
Get active in the community this summer. If you want to focus on mobility, join up with a local group that does weekly bike rides, hikes, swimming, or yoga. You will be able to find events and classes for all ages and skill levels. For example, Highland Brewing has a run club and regular community volleyball matches, while the Asheville Amblers help organize community walks.
5. Attend Outdoor Festivals
Summer is when outdoor events kick into high gear. There is an event that will interest everyone from music festivals, craft and harvest fairs, and food celebrations. Our top picks of recurring events for the coming summer are:
- Asheville Art in the Park: Three Saturdays in June give you the opportunity to browse booths from renowned local artisans at Pack Square Park.
- Shindig on The Green: If you’re looking for something to do after the sun goes down and it cools off, visit Pack Square Park for food, music, and dance on Saturday evenings throughout July
- Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: If you are looking for more than browsing artisan goods, this craft fair features live demonstrations and music as well.
- Meadow Market: Located at Highland Brewing, this outdoor market will give you something new to explore every Sunday for most of the summer.
6. Tour the Local Craft Scene
Schedule or improvise a visit to one of the area's many local craft beverage facilities. There's something for everyone's taste, from breweries, and wineries, to cider makers. As peaches and apples come in, take the opportunity to hand-select your own batch at a nearby orchard.
7. Volunteer in the Community
Another great way to be more mobile is volunteering with a community organization during the summer. There are a lot of ways to pitch in year-round, but during summer, you have a few more options, such as helping keep parks and trails clean or working in community gardens.
Chiropractic Care to Keep You on the Move
In addition to focusing on an active lifestyle this summer to stay mobile, consider scheduling care or an assessment with a chiropractor. It doesn’t matter if your regular day consists of desk work or being constantly on your feet. Chiropractic treatments can give you much-needed pain relief from stressed bones, joints, and muscles. And less pain means you can get and stay active longer.
Trusted Care in Asheville
There is a lot to enjoy in the North Carolina mountains during summer. Don’t let achy joints slow you down. Monitto Chiropractic has served the Asheville area for over 40 years, helping patients of all ages.
We understand that everyone is different. Patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, but everyone responds differently to treatment and has different goals. Our staff will work with you to tailor a solution to your needs. Let us help improve your mobility and quality of life so you can get back to enjoying friends, family, and the great state of North Carolina.
We have appointments available seven days a week and can provide emergency care when needed. Give us a call at (828) 252-7400 or message us online to schedule your visit today.