Every day, millions of North Americans head to the gym to get their workouts, which after a while can get pretty boring, even for the most devoted exerciser. You are probably thinking that about the only exercises you can do outdoors are running or biking. But, did you know that there are very few exercises that you can do indoors that you can’t do outdoors? And, when you are outdoors, you get to enjoy the sights and sounds around you, which are constantly changing, unlike the same old boring gym.
The following are some of the fun exercises you can do outdoors, which is not only more fun, but a great way to get some fresh air and really enjoy yourself:
Join a team. There are all kinds of outdoor sports that will provide you with plenty of exercise. And, you will be doing warm-ups before games and practices, so you will really be getting a total body workout.
Some sports that will give you a really great workout include tennis, soccer, basketball (outdoor courts, obviously), football, and even baseball, to a lesser extent.
Take a hike! Do what people have been telling you for years (just kidding). But seriously, instead of going for a walk around the block, or jogging, why not go hiking? This is a really great way to get exercise, especially if you choose rough, hilly terrain for your hikes. You will be using muscles you would not use if you were just walking, or even running, and because there is so much to look at (remember to bring a camera along), it won’t even seem like exercise.
Go for a swim. For most of us, outdoor swimming can only be a seasonal form of exercise, but, as long as the weather is nice, don’t bother with a chlorinated health club pool. Swimming will work every muscle in your body, so it is an excellent total workout. And if you want to make your workout even more intense, swim in a river, against the current.
Enjoy your back yard. If you prefer to work out in private, you can take your exercising to your back yard, and enjoy your workout in the fresh air. Yoga workouts are really nice when you do them outside, and you can do all sorts of other exercises.
If you have a pool, you can always go for a swim, or even do aquasize. No matter what type of exercise you do, when you do bit outdoors, you will enjoy it more, and be apt to do it more often, so you’ll soon be in terrific shape.
Article written by Cody Figgins of Ultimate Fitness Gear, your top source for the Shaun T Insanity Workout.
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