So you’ve been working out in your living room or maybe at the gym all Winter.  Maybe those workouts are feeling a little dusty or stale.  Maybe you’re feeling a tad bit bored.  The weather is lovely, God’s foliage is in bloom and it’s time to get out of your funk by taking it outdoors.  

Outdoor workouts are limitless.  I mean really you can exercise ANYWHERE. At the park, in your driveway, on your porch, in the yard, at the track, on the playground, at your kid’s soccer/baseball etc. practice.  There are SO many options.

Because it’s always good to have some ideas when we jump into something new here are a few ideas:

• Grab a jump rope and jump in 30 second intervals while your kids play
• Find a staircase and run up and down 5 times.  Rest for 30 seconds and repeat.
• Use the same stair case (or a park bench or picnic table) for step ups, jump ups, dips or decline push ups.
• Hit the track for some sprints.  Warm up well and then aim for a few sprints at 75% effort for 50 to 200 meters.  Rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute in between.  
• Play on the playground.  Go across the monkey bars, hang upside down and do decline sit ups, swing.  Your kids will love it!
• Take your weights outside.  A change of scenery can do wonders!
• Run ½ to 1 mile as fast as possible.  Repeat if desired.
• Go for a walk, gentle hike or a bike ride.  Leisurely activities are great for reducing stress which helps us recover and improves fat-loss.  Make it a family affair by bringing your kids and 4-legged children along too.

Want to complete a fun outdoor circuit?  Good!  Try this Sprint and Picnic Table Workout:

Warm Up for about 5 minutes with light jogging and dynamic stretching.

Set a timer for 20 Minutes.  Repeat the following until 20 Minutes Expires.

• Sprint 50 to 100 Meters and walk back to start
• 10 Bench Jumps or Step Ups (each leg)
• Sprint 50 to 100 Meters and walk back to start
• 20 Triceps Dips 
• Sprint 50 to 100 Meters and walk back to start
• 10 Bench Jumps or Step Ups (each leg)
• Sprint 50 to 100  Meters and walk back to start
• 15 Decline (hands on ground= harder) or Incline (hands on bench= easier) push ups
• Cool Down and Stretch