Spring has sprung! And now is a great time to get out and be active again. After a long winter of staying inside and not being active because of the cold wet weather most people are excited to get back to doing outdoor activities again. And there’s no shortage of fun spring activities that you can do to boost your physical and mental health.

For same-day health and wellness guidance, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock! Our medical providers are dedicated to providing the best care for all patients in the area. We are open seven days a week, so just walk-in at your convenience!

Spring Activities That Will Boost Your Health

Being outdoors in nature has many benefits like lowering your stress level, increasing your happiness, promoting a positive mood, lowering your risk of heart disease. A few of the fun spring activities that you can start right now to improve your health are:

Going For A Hike

Hiking is a great way to increase your cardiovascular health, strengthen your muscles, and enjoy some beautiful greenery as flowers and trees burst into growth in the spring. Start with simple short hikes until you get used to hiking again and then you can head for more challenging trails. Make sure to wear good hiking boots because the trail could be muddy.

Planting Some Flowers

Brighten up your yard and your mood by planting some colorful flowers around your home. Or start a garden in the backyard if you want to try and grow your own delicious healthy tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and other vegetables this year.

Explore Your Neighborhood

When was the last time you took a long walk around the neighborhood? Start taking a daily walk in the morning or the evening so that you can explore your neighborhood and see all the flowers start to blossom. You could even meet some of your neighbors that you have never met before as you stroll through the streets of your neighborhood.  

Head To The Farmer’s Market  

It’s the best of the year! Farmer’s market season is here and with it comes the chance to pick up farm-fresh, delicious, healthy vegetables, homemade breads and baked goods, and the first sweet berries of the spring.

How To Avoid Injuries

When you’re out having fun golfing, playing sports, hiking, or engaging in other spring activities  it’s important to avoid injuries if you can. You can lower the chance that you’ll be injured if you do these things:

•  Wear appropriate clothing.
•  Stay hydrated.
•  Check any equipment like golf clubs or your bike before using them. Have a professional check them if  necessary.
•  Get new footwear suited for sports or hiking.
•  Use a trail map if you’re hiking.
•  Watch your step.
•  Walk carefully if the ground is wet or muddy or if there is loose gravel.

If you do get hurt head straight to Urgent Care for quick care.

Get Wellness And Health Guidance From Medical Professionals

The dedicated medical providers and staff at AFC Urgent Care Aurora Saddle Rock want to help you get healthy and enjoy spring.  Stop by the walk-in clinic to get advice, recommendations, guidance, and help so that you can get healthy this spring. We are open seven days a week and always accept walk-in patients. If you have any additional questions about health and wellness guidance, or other services we provide, please contact us directly at (303) 529-3300.