Near a Park
Near a Bike Trail
Near a Beach
Near a Lake or River
4 Summer Workouts You Can Do Outside
by Marisela Meraz
With the summer months slowly coming to an end, the change in weather is a good reason to switch up your workout routine from indoors to outdoors. Depending on where you live, there are a variety of outdoor workouts you can do instead of just running around the park. Here are a few ideas for your next outdoor workout based on different locations near you:
Near a Park: Head over to the playground area to create your own circuit-training workout with exercises like, pull-ups on the monkey bars, sprints on the sidewalk, or push-ups on the grass. You can also check your local park district’s recreational center for any outdoor events they may be hosting, such as yoga or zumba.
Near a Bike Trail: If you live near a trail, make use of the mountain bike sitting in your garage, invite a friend, and go out riding together. The changing scenery is a distractor that you’re even exercising and you’ll discover new areas or terrain around you that you weren’t familiar with before.
Near a Beach: Going to the beach isn’t for sun tanning anymore, as you often will see people running along the beach. The sand, which you may find uncomfortable, is actually effective in adding resistance to each exercise you do, which in turn helps you to burn more calories. You can invite a group of friends and form teams to play volleyball, or the more obvious exercise you can do is of course, go swimming.
Near a Lake or River: If you’re feeling adventurous and up to something new, try renting out a canoe or kayak. Rowing is a great full body workout, or you can try stand-up paddle boarding as another alternative.
Additional Tips:
- Always take into consideration the weather, especially intense heat, which could lead to dehydration. Wear breathable workout clothes and drink water throughout the day.
- If the heat index is high, schedule your workout before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.