Ready for some fresh air and warm sunshine? When you can’t get to the gym or if you are looking for an alternative to working out indoors, there are many activities you can participate in that will give you a full workout–body, mind and soul.
From stretching to cardio, these are 5 activities that will help you put the “fun” in a functional workout.
Walking is one of the best ways to stretch your legs, arms and mind. It is a low impact cardio activity that strengthens the body, improves flexibility, and destresses the mind. You will run faster and longer with a short walk before you start.
Jogging burns calories and is an excellent cardio activity. 30 minutes of jogging can burn up to 350 calories. Remember to start out with a short walk before launching into a full jog to prepare both your muscles and your heart for the activity. Jogging outdoors lets you get lots of fresh air and sunshine.
Sprinting is a complete body workout. It promotes muscular growth, burns fat and improves heart function. You will want to warm up with some lunges, side steps, high knee lifts and running in place. If just starting to sprint, try walking for 2 minutes, sprinting for 30 seconds to 1 minute and repeat for 20 minutes of fun.
Bicycling outdoors takes you on an adventure that works the body, mind and soul. Choose a route with some inclines, curves and long straight paths. Map out a distance that will take about 30 minutes to an hour to complete. You will burn approximately 200 to 400 calories and have lots of fun.
Set up your own bootcamp and mix revved up cardio moves with strength training exercises. Design your own time-based interval circuits with just a few pieces of equipment. A set of hand weights, a jump rope and a stability ball will provide you with enough gear for a killer workout.
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