Creating a fun fitness routine can be hard. If you don’t like to only hit the gym, but you’re having trouble finding some entertaining and sweat-inducing activities to add to your summer wellness routine, we’ve got ideas for you! There are tons of outdoor activities that are both entertaining and fat-burning.
So grab a friend or head out by yourself to try one of these outdoor activities today.Hiking
Hiking is a fantastic way to get some cardio into your daily routine, and to work out your entire lower body. Being in a higher elevation gives your lungs a workout, while the incline will help strengthen and tone your legs. Plus, you’ll normally have a great view when you get to the top. A great resource to search trails based on location, difficulty and more is AllTrails.com.
Biking
Searching for a low-impact sport? Biking may be for you. It’s a great way to burn tons of calories, and it also doubles as a form of transportation. Biking helps tone your legs, but working the handlebars will help tone your arms too, so you won’t have to worry about looking unbalanced.
Swimming
The best way to combat summer heat is by taking a dip in the pool. Swimming laps or doing water aerobics will help you torch calories and fat without looking (or feeling!) like a sweaty mess. Check out our guide for some ideas on how to get a great swim workout.
Going to a Park
Your local park is more than just a place to bring a picnic. Go on a run through it, or bring along your dog or a friend to play catch with. If the park has a playground, you can use the monkey bars for some old-fashioned arm workouts.
Even power walking through the park can add exercise to your daily routine.Stand Up Paddle boarding
This form of exercise (also known as SUP) has been taking the world by storm lately, mostly because it’s so fun you don’t even realize what a workout you’re getting. You have to stay balanced, which means your core and legs are working hard, and your arms, back and shoulders are used to paddle, making this a total-body workout that is very low-impact.
No matter how you decide to stay active this summer, the warm weather and sunny days will certainly make exercising outdoors fun and easy.
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