Escape the gym and get out right away for super-fast results.
Exercising outdoors gives you a blank canvas to be creative and test your body, strength and fitness in new ways.
Spring semester gives you the best excuse to leave your gym pass at home and enjoy a great workout and the weather outside. Fitness doesn’t have to start and end at the door of the gym. Exercising outside when the weather is nice is a great way to increase your activity level and stay fit. Here are the main reasons that will require you to get out of indoor places and throw yourself into the open air…
1. Diversify your workouts
Gym trouble: You’re stuck in a gym routine
Working out in the gym is comfortable. However, as long as you don’t have an iron will, it’s pretty easy to just follow the given movements instead of making you indifferent and making maximum effort in each session. Exercising outdoors offers many options to explore, and if you love the exercise you do, staying fit is more likely to become a part of our daily lives. Whether you’re hiking or doing bodyweight training, there are endless ways to take advantage of the outdoors. Increase your steps while walking. (we recommend taking 10,000 steps a day), do an outdoor station workout, or pull out the gym equipment. Even set up a training area for yourself with equipment consisting of battle rope, kettlebell, slam ball, farmer’s walk carr and barbell.
2. Save money
The problem of the gym: Your monthly membership is too expensive
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the exorbitant membership prices of gyms, the good news is that there are many affordable options available, and one of them is to go out. Find a park with gym equipment and do exercises like the L-sit hold, leg raises, and pull-ups for free. Cardio exercises like sprints or brisk walking in green areas are a great way to get your heart rate up. Then, with the money you saved by not giving away your gym membership, gift yourself a sports massage or new equipment to stay motivated.
3. Achieve successful results
The gym’s problem: You can’t get that sense of accomplishment anymore
Exercising outdoors gives you a blank canvas to be creative and test your body, strength and fitness in new ways. The more you push yourself out of your comfort zone and change your routine with exercise, the more you will improve. When you exercise, exercise with a purpose. Set small goals and challenges that you will achieve week by week. Changing the terrain is one way to do this. If you’re on vacation, test yourself with a beach run. Because the surface is rough and therefore makes the activity more imperative. And it’s better for your joints than running on hard asphalt surfaces. What’s more, use the incline instead of hanging out on the treadmill and challenge yourself with a hill run where you increase the intensity without having to work faster or longer. If you’re hiking, add a weighted vest or heavy bag to increase calorie fat; If you’re brave enough, why not try swimming in nature? Swimming in a choppy lake, river, or sea is good exercise as well as a good stress reliever that activates your sympathetic nervous system.
4. Use time efficiently
The gym’s problem: You spend time on the drywall in front of the gym equipment
Keeping your heart rate high is a big part of a successful exercise program. Therefore, taking a break from exercise to line up in front of sports equipment reduces productivity. Having to wait for tools can disrupt your workout while you’re in the mood. All for best results
If you’re aiming for high-intensity supersets or stations, queuing to use any equipment can kill both the required intensity and your motivation. However, exercising outdoors means you won’t be wasting your precious time. For example, when you go to the gym to hit the treadmill, it’s usually full, but you’re sure to never wait in line to jog outdoors. You can invest in the resistance bad. Because they are easy to use in parks or open areas, and they also provide full resistance training by using your muscles more effectively than any gym equipment.
5. Take Vitamin D
The trouble with the gym: You’re stuck inside
Exercising outside is not only more inspiring than being surrounded by the same four walls. It also offers extra benefits to your health. Most of us suffer from vitamin D deficiency during the cold and dark winter season, as we are not exposed to sunlight.
Therefore, since vitamin D is stored in the body, it makes sense to store the maximum in the summer. Because vitamin D not only keeps your bones strong, it also fights infection and helps boost your energy levels. Do not forget to act sensitively while doing sports in hot weather. Be sure to drink plenty of water (about three liters) to keep your body hydrated, as you will sweat more, increasing the risk of dehydration. Be careful not to wear tight clothing that is dark and traps the heat immediately. Instead, choose light, loose and cool clothes. And of course, never forget your day cream. Use sports-appropriate sunscreen that won’t bleed easily when you sweat.
6. Multitask for more effective exercise
The gym’s problem: You’re short of time
Taking into account factors such as going to the gym, travel time, getting ready, then showering, and of course the time you spend in sports, it takes a few hours no matter where you look. However, incorporating sports into your day is a great way to make the most of your time. Finding creative ways to add sport to your lifestyle is surprisingly easy. Simple things like walking instead of taking the bus, taking the dog for a walk before or after work, looking around for lunch, or going for a jog after you get home make an immediate difference in your body. Be determined to walk a few miles each day and track your steps with a smart fitness app, or buy a bike and make commuting a workout. If you are planning weekend activities with family or friends, instead of focusing on food and drink (bars and restaurants), plan outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, squash, soccer or tennis.
