The summer heat is now behind us, and it's officially Fall! Let's not take this weather for granted. It's not too hot and not quite the bitter days of Winter yet. So, GET OUTSIDE! Why not get FIT at the same time? It's the perfect weather for an outdoor workout!
I am a girl that LOVES to be outdoors. Regardless if it is for a quick run around the plaza, joining my kickball team to have some much needed adult recreational fun, cheering on my favorite NFL team on Sundays, or going to the driving range to hit some golf balls. I've found running outdoors to be my escape. Especially when the scenery is calm, quiet, and even better, when it's beautiful! Throw on the running shoes, plug in the ipod, and just GO! It's just me and my path.
I went on a run the other day, and decided to take pictures of my path. It was just me and this serene and beautiful path. The scenery helped take my mind off the normal "stresses" of life or the physical aspect of running! I love to find different paths and/or routes, and just go! I begin to forget that I'm exercising and time flies by. I like to mix in lunges, step-ups, push-ups, mountain climbers, and even better, plyometrics! It's my outdoor gym. Instead of steps or gym benches, I use the park benches or concrete for step-ups, jump ups, and incline push-ups. If there is a park, the monkey bars subsitute for a challenging pull-up machine. It's fun to get creative with your surroundings. At the end of my workout or run, it's peaceful to stretch and look at the area around me. It's the perfect end to a great workout.
Instead of procrastinating and pushing that workout until tommorow, go outside for a quick jog or walk. You can even schedule a time to go with a friend for a walk, run, or even a hike. It's definetely not too late, or chilly, to get a group of people to play basketball, soccer, or throw the football around. You can even mix it up and get creative with your workout regimen OUTDOORS!
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