02/18/2014
Cardio Tip : Week One
Outdoor Exercise
What: The great outdoors
Why: There's fresh air out there and it's fun to actually go somewhere when you're exercising
Requirements: A door to the outside world, a decent pair of shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen
Precautions: Watch out for dog p**p, heat, cold, chatty neighbors, distracted drivers and bikers
Variations: Endless
Best Way to Exercise Outdoors:
•Walk: For weight loss, walk at a brisk pace and incorporate hills and sprints to increase intensity. Walking Workouts
•Run: If you're a beginner, start with a walk/run program to condition your body. Running Workouts
•Circuit Training: You're not just stuck with walking or running outside. You can also incorporate strength exercises with your walks or runs to add intensity and make things more interesting. Try this Outdoor Circuit Workout or Outdoor Circuit Workout 2
•Play: Tossing a Frisbee or a football, chasing the dog or the kids or a day at the park makes exercise more fun