Summer is officially in full swing, and when the weather is this gorgeous do you really want to be inside at the gym? Would you rather be out enjoying the sunshine and time with friends and family than inside in a boring gym? We have the perfect solution for you – outdoor workouts! Roxy highlights ways to get out of the gym and still get an awesome workout. Take a look as we highlight some of the best outdoor workouts to do in the summer – you are guaranteed to get a workout and have fun!
1. Paddle Boarding
Not only is paddle boarding great for a killer core and overall total body workout – it’s a great way to enjoy the water!
2. Bike Rides
Who says you can’t take a nice bike ride and stop for froyo along the way?
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3. Yoga
To tone and tan, why not do some yoga on the beach? Also, look into sunrise yoga for an early morning workout before your day gets busy.
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4. Beach Boot Camp
It’s like Crossfit on the road – There’s usually nothing better than the beach and the water, but once you add in a a beach or bench workout, you’ve accomplished your workout for the day! Check out this Summer Slimdown Circuit which is sure to give you tons of energy!
Family vacations are the perfect opportunity to enjoy this favorite outdoorsy activity. Make sure you have lots of sunscreen and water to protect yourself!
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6. Play Ball!
Soccer, basketball, football – you name it! Another great way to get an overall killer workout.
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7. Trapeze
Now, this isn’t the typical activity that comes to mind when wanting to workout outdoors, but it’s a great alternative to being in a gym – and it’s definitely something most people haven’t done! Try a private lesson or take a class!
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8. Go to an amusement park!
We know, how is this working out? But, think about it – you’re walking around the entire park and chasing after your friends or kids. Voilà!
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9. Boating Sports
There’s wakeboarding, kneeboarding, freeboarding, water skiing and more. If you don’t get an actual workout from participating, you’re sure to get one from laughing at your friends!
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10. Go swimming!
Swimming is one of the best, if not the best, workouts a person can do. Not only do you increase muscle strength and tone, improve flexibility, get a healthier heart, and easier on joints – it is better than running. Not to mention, Ryan Lochte, among other swimmers (hellooo, Nathan Adrian and Connor Dwyer) is pretty easy on the eyes.
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Having sunlight until late means more time to hike after work, whereas in winter it gets dark too early…