This information was compiled to provide our Florida ACLS, PALS and BLS certification customers with a resource for preventing heart-related emergencies. The best way to combat heart attacks and cardiac arrests is to help prevent them from ever happening. Read on to find out more about how a Florida resident can stay healthy and active.
Florida is an ideal state to maintain a physically active lifestyle. The temperate and sunny weather provides all sorts of great opportunities to be active. Here are some things to do in Florida.
The beach is a good place to exercise. If you like to run, there is nothing like an early morning run in the surf. If running is not your thing, you can always take a walk. Walking through sand requires more energy and burns more calories.
You can also play sports, build sandcastles or take a quick swim in the warm water. Just make sure a lifeguard is on duty.
Experts agree that people need at least 30 minutes of exercise every day and since Florida is almost entirely surrounded by beautiful beaches, you may as well do that on the beach! Here is a great website that will help you decide which beach to visit. http://www.visitflorida.com/beaches
Florida is also home to the beautiful everglades and the best way to explore them is to jump into a canoe or kayak. Canoeing or Kayaking is a good way to get physical exercise. Here is a site to get you started. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/florida/everglades-national-park/activities/watersports/wilderness-waterway-10
As any Florida BLS, ACLS and PALS professional knows, exercising is just part of the prevention effort. It is also important to eat healthy.
A farmer’s market is a great place to get exercise, have fun and buy food. Take the family down to local farmer’s market to support your local Florida farmers.
This website will help you find a local farmer’s market. http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/Florida.htm
It is equally as important to take the kids out for exercise. Check out the following for some activities to do with the whole family.
Busch Gardens – 3000 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL
Lion Country Safari – 2003 Lion Country Safari Road Loxahatchee FL
SeaWorld Orland0 – 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL
Gatorland – 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
Other Florida Activities - http://attractions.uptake.com/florida/family.html
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