The festive season is here, and we’re bringing you 12 simple ways to stay active, eat well and feel great this Summer!
Whether you’re looking for quick workouts you can do anywhere, healthy snacks for Summer gatherings, or ideas to explore the beautiful outdoors, our team has you covered!
1. Healthy holiday recipes using seasonal local produce
Try something tasty from our Healthy Recipe Hub, here are a few of our teams Summer favourites:
Eating seasonally means fresher, tastier food at a lower cost.
2. Beat the holiday slump with quick workouts you can do anywhere
No gym? No problem! Check out our range of free beginner, intermediate, or advanced fitness programs. Try our equipment free program in your own backyard or head out with our tailored programs to one of the local outdoor fitness equipment stations.
3. Walking trails to explore over the Summer
Take advantage of the warm weather and explore a local trail. Walking outdoors boosts mood and fitness. The HLC team have supported the delivery of Walk This Way across the region. Find one near you: Walk This Way | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
Or check out the top 9 walks across our region as voted by the HLC team! The Top 9 walks across our region as voted by the HLC team! | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
4. Fun ways to stay active during the holidays
Turn movement into fun: Geocaching, backyard cricket, skateboarding, swimming, or a family bike ride are great ways to stay active together.
5. Choose locally grown produce for your holiday table
Visit farmers’ markets for fresh cherries, berries, tomatoes, zucchinis and much more! Not sure where to find your local growers and retailers? Check out our map: Where to get your hands on locally grown fruit and veg | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
6. Make movement social
Invite friends for a walk, a game of tennis, or a swim. Social activity makes exercise more enjoyable!
7. Hydration hacks for hot days
Stay hydrated with water or homemade fruit-infused drinks
On the go with no water? HLC has worked with Coliban Water and Goulburn Valley Water to install drinking fountains across the region: Hydrate. Feel Great! | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
8. Plan ahead for a healthy new year
Set one simple goal like adding an extra serve of veggies daily or walking 15 minutes each morning and start now. Remember to be easy on yourself and be flexible with your goals.
9. Healthy snacking for summer gatherings
Keep fresh fruit, veggie sticks, and hummus on hand for easy, nutritious snacks. Try our hummus recipe: Hummus dip | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
Stock your freezer with frozen fruit and make easy snacks like this Blueberry Sorbet.
10. Get active and have some fun for free with Adventure Bingo!
There are 19 Adventure Bingo trails across our region. Head to your local trail or take a day trip and visit somewhere new!
- The rules are simple:
- Head to the start point and start your walk
- Mark off sites on the Bingo card as you see them
- Once you find all the sites in a straight, vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line you’ve got Bingo!
11. Stroll through our StoryWalks
StoryWalks are a fun and educational activity that places a children’s story along a popular walking route in the community. StoryWalks | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
12. What’s in season in our region?
Check out our monthly eating and planting guide to see what's in season in December and January.
What's in season in our region? Eating and growing! | Healthy Loddon Campaspe
