Working out can be lots of fun. There’s everything from Zumba to Circuit Training and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts. You can add another dimension to your daily routine by stepping outside for your next workout. Here are some workouts and tips that you can try outside while enjoying the beautiful summer weather.
Yoga can be a great summer activity. Take your favorite yoga workout outside, all you need is a mat and you can do your favorite sequence outdoors. For the best yoga workouts, check out our blog post for Top Yoga Positions.
Need to change up your morning jogging routine? Try interval running. This is a great outdoor workout and it also keeps your workouts interesting. You can try this out a couple different ways. One way is to keep a timer and rotate your intensity each minute. You can do 1 minute of jogging, 1 minute of sprinting, and then 1 minute of light jogging for recovery. Another way is to switch up your speed every song. You can jog for one song and then kick up your intensity for the next one.
Take your favorite HIIT sequence outside to switch up your routine. Any of your favorite HIIT workouts such as the Bikini Body Guide will work outside. Check out Pinterest for some great ideas.
Some local gyms hold outdoor boot camps during summer. They can involve interval training or a mixture of fitness moves. All though these classes may seem challenging at first, they are worth it. It’s a great break from your normal workout routine and you’ll get good results.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery around your area and get some exercise. Finding a good trail and hiking it with a couple of friends can be a great way to get some exercise.
Go to your local park and find some stairs that you can use for a workout. Stairs are great because they build resistance and they are great for any jumping exercises. You can even create a circuit using different body weight moves that involve jumping or using a bench. One great circuit is to use the stair as a surface for your pushups, for the next move try jumping on and off a step. For your last move in the circuit try a knee-up. This is where you simply step on to the step and then kick up your right leg or left leg. Repeat this move 24 times with alternating your leg each time. You can repeat this circuit 3-4 times and you have a decent workout circuit.
A great way to get outdoors and try something new that tests your strength is rock-climbing and high-ropes courses. Both of these require a lot of upper body strength and they can also help you face your fears. Bring along a friend for motivation!
Both of these exercises are a great workout and a good way to have fun with a group friends. Gather a few of your best friends and try out this sport. It’s best to get lessons first so you know how to row and how to work everything properly.
If you have a pet dog this is a great way to get exercise and make your furry four-legged friend happy. Find a bike path or trail near a park and take your dog for a nice walk or run.
Another new way to work out in the sun is to try working out in a pool. If you have access to an outdoor pool. All you need for this workout is a pool and a beach ball. There are a couple of water aerobic workouts you can find through the web one that I recommend is this one from Fitness Magazine.
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