After a tiring week and busy schedules on weekdays, of course you want to have a glorious weekend without feeling guilty afterwards. You think that your hard work on five days should be paid off by having some fun on the weekend. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Even though it is the weekend, you still need to make it into a productive and even healthy weekend so that you can stay in shape. Below are some tips you can follow to have a healthy weekend that will not cause any regrets in the following weekday.
- Enjoy Fresh Air at Car Free Day
You probably get used to experiencing congested traffic in Jakarta almost every day. And because of this, on Friday and on the weekend, you want to make the most of it by doing some entertaining activities and eating some delicious food. Here, in one of the busiest cities in the world, Jakarta, you can do one of the interesting things which is enjoying fresh air and morning breeze at car free day held every Sunday. You can wake up early in the morning and have some jogging or exercises on Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin from 6 to 11 am. The road that is usually full of vehicles changed into a flock of people who want to enjoy this car free day. Walking, running, bicycling, or other exercises can be your options for spending your Sunday morning on these streets. You do not have to worry you will be hit by a car or a motorcycle because on car free day Jalan Sudirman and Jalan Thamrin are free from any kind of vehicles, so you can exercise freely. - Have a Bicycle Tour around Kota Tua
If you look for an activity that incorporates exercise and traveling at the same time, you can choose a bicycle tour around Kota Tua. Kota Tua or Old Town in English is an area that consists of ancient buildings and museums from the colonial era. Museum hopping is one of the activities that you can do while visiting this place, and this can quench your thirst for histories about the colonial era. Not only enriching your knowledge about the history, but also you can snap some nice pictures here, and you can even find a couple who does their pre-wedding photoshoot in this area. Besides museum hopping, you can have a guided bicycle tour around Kota Tua. You can book a bicycle tour from Wisata Kreatif Jakarta that holds this tour and the destinations are Taman Fatahillah, Jembatan Kota Intan, Menara Syahbandar, Kampung Aquarium, and Pelabuhan Sunda Kelapa. Or you can browse other travel agents that also hold bicycle tours for more options. There is plenty of information that you can find from the internet. By having this tour, you can enjoy the cycling activity, elevate your knowledge, and take some beautiful pictures in the Kota Tua area. - Try a Sip of Traditional Jamu Drink
Have you ever tried jamu, the traditional drink from Indonesia? If you are a healthy lifestyle enthusiast, you might want to sip this healthy drink. Not only good for your health, this drink also has a nice flavor on the tongue, so you better try it. If you are curious about trying jamu, you can visit Acaraki. Acaraki is a cafe that has 2 outlets in Kota Tua and in AEON Mall Tanjung Barat. Jamu is usually associated with the old style serving using a glass bottle put in a basket carried by an old lady, but here, at Acaraki, you will be served by a barista who uses a coffee machine for preparing jamu. You will find out that they serve jamu using various brewing techniques, namely Pourover-V60, Manual Espresso Rockpresso, Manual Espresso Flairesso, and many other, it is cool, isn’t it? - Stick to Your Healthy Eating Habits and Sleep Schedule
Do you often ditch the alarm on the weekends? Or do you like having sleep in? We understand that you want to have a laid-back weekend, but having unproductive weekends like sleeping the whole day and consuming everything you crave for might leave you lethargic and tired on Monday, of course you do not want to experience this, right? Even on the weekends, you should stick to your routine plan like eating healthy food and sleeping on a normal schedule. This will allow you to have a healthy weekend without regretting later. So, plan your energy intake to keep you on your diet plan and set the alarm to wake like on weekdays. When you wake up early in the morning you can enjoy the fresh air while doing exercises, plan your menu for the day, and later spend some time hanging out. Your routine will keep your weight balanced and you will feel energized and yet you do not have to push yourself over the limit for exercising on the weekdays as the payback. - Swim at a Rooftop Infinity Pool
Dipping yourself in a swimming pool can be a nice idea to have on the weekend. You can relax yourself, enjoy the stunning view at the rooftop, and at the same time do exercises to keep your body fit. You can enjoy swimming on the rooftop at SKYE Restaurant located on the 56th floor at BCA Tower in Central Jakarta or at Manhattan Hotel located on the 8th floor in South Jakarta. The view of the city looks so pretty, especially during the evening, so we suggest you swim in the evening to enjoy it. By spending your time here, in the rooftop infinity swimming pool, your weekend will far away from boredom instead you can have a fun and healthy weekend.
Choose your activity for the weekend wisely so that you can benefit from it. It must be meaningful and beneficial because you only have two or one day off so you should make the best of it. Get rid of all stress and tension you have during the weekdays, play your favorite tunes, and enjoy your free time on the weekend.