Healthy Fontana
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Stay Active
There are many ways to stay healthy and active. We can keep cool by staying indoors and we can take a break outdoors.
(Disclaimer: Individuals should consult their physician before starting any exercise program or changing their diet to limit risks of injury).
Indoor Activities
Here are a few ideas for staying active indoors!
Take a Virtual Fitness Class - There are plenty of FREE options online.
- Do Yoga with Me - Free yoga videos
- Fitness Blender - Variety of free videos
- Nike Training Club - App filled with free fitness videos
- Youtube Home Workout Routines - Many workouts to choose from, ranging from 10-30 minutes. No equipment necessary.
- E-Taekwondo - Free Online Taekwondo Classes by local Fontana instructor, E-Taekwondo United, proudly providing Martial Arts classes for Kids, Teens and Adults.
- Fitness Blender for Kids - Free fitness videos
- Cosmic Kids Yoga - Kid friendly videos
- Little Twisters Yoga - Free at-home kids yoga lesson plans
- 87 Energy-Busting Indoor Games & Activities
- Go Noodle - Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
- The OT Tool Box - At home OT, PT, and ST resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play.
- Indoor Bowling
- Relaxing Zen Activity
- Indoor Mini-Golf
Outdoor Activities
Being out in nature is not only great for our body but it can be great for our minds. Here are some ways to stay active while enjoying the outdoors.
- Walk/run around your neighborhood and say hi to all of your neighbors who are getting outside too.
- Go for a scenic drive.
- Go for a bike ride on the Pacific Electric Trail.
- Do some gardening or landscaping. Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Gardening Tips for Beginner’s
- DIY Gardening Ideas
- Gardening Tips & Tricks
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping by Fontana Water District
- UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
Maggie O’Neill, Master Gardener and Environmental Education Coordinator magoneill@ucanr.eduOffering online “live” gardening classes (15 classes in May on Tues./Thurs. afternoons and Sat. mornings) on topics such as tool cleaning, growing in small spaces, seed saving, emerging pests, “Ask a Master Gardener”, hands on classes and more! To sign up, go to: mgsb.ucanr.edu. The garden helpline is also in operation by calling 909-387-2182 or emailing mgsanbern@ucanr.edu.
Don't have space at home to garden? Check out Fontana's Community Garden located at Central City Park.
Pacific Electric Trail
- This 18.4 mile trail runs 7 miles through Fontana crossing multiple parks, resource centers, and beautiful scenery.