Outdoor Exercise Pro Tips
Why Spring is a great time to take your exercise outdoors!
The past few years have pushed us to get more creative with our workouts and exercising outside provides an array of benefits, along with creative advantages, that are not seen from traditional indoor workouts. One simple but major benefit is increased sun exposure. The increased sun exposure enhances our Vitamin D production, which helps to improve mood, reduce inflammation and promote bone health.
Taking your exercise outdoors can also help with the mundane routine of going to the gym. It provides the options of including different exercises into your practice, introducing cross training to your workout program, all the while saving money and skipping the cost of a gym membership.
Outdoor exercise means encountering a constantly changing environment that keeps your body engaged and challenged, and your mind focused. Walking, hiking, swimming or playing tennis, the options are endless and just as effective as an indoor workout.
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PRO TIPS
DRINK ENOUGH WATER.
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink! Drinking a sufficient amount of water prior to your workout is essential in making sure you stay hydrated.
Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink! Drinking a sufficient amount of water prior to your workout is essential in making sure you stay hydrated.
AVOID EXTREME TEMPERATURES.
High temperatures and steamy days don't have to cancel your outdoor workouts ... plan accordingly! Make sure you wear heat-appropriate clothing.
Always use sun protection and make sure you have water on hand. Check the weather. Tailor your workout to the weather by dialing down the intensity, if needed, or doing a workout that allows for breaks.
EXERCISE EARLY
Avoid middle-of-the-day workouts. Midday sun can add about 20 degrees to the temperature, usually making it the hottest time of the day.
Usually, early morning workouts provide for a more enjoyable experience by allowing you to enjoy the crisp newness of the day. It also helps to jumpstart your day which can lead to a better mood and increased productivity.
