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Ahhh June. How I love thee. Long gone are the cold and dark days of winter! Thank goodness, right? It’s finally warm enough to take our workouts outside! Exercising outside has benefits such as:

  • Increased strength of connective tissues because of the constantly changing environment
  • More calories burned due to hills and wind resistance
  • Absorption of Vitamin D from the sun
  • Reduced boredom

Ready to take your workout outside? Lace up your sneakers, grab a friend, and give these workouts a try! *Warning* Don’t let the lack of gym equipment fool you – they’re no “walk in the park”! 😉

Workout #1:

You will need: Yourself, a running track, and a yoga mat.

Warm up: Jog at a steady pace for 5 minutes.

Circuit 1: Complete 20 reps of each exercise before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

  • Jump Squats
  • Bench Dips
  • Mountain Climbers

Circuit 2: Complete 20 reps of each exercise before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

  • Burpees
  • Bench Push-Ups
  • Bicycle Crunches

Circuit 3: Complete 20 reps of each exercise before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

Workout #2:

You will need: Yourself, exercise bands with handles, and a yoga mat

Warm Up: 10 minute walk/jog (1 min walk, 1 min jog, 1 min walk, 1 min jog, etc.)

Circuit 1: Complete each exercise for 30 seconds before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

Circuit 2: Complete each exercise for 30 seconds before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

Circuit 3: Complete each exercise for 30 seconds before moving onto the next one. At the end of the circuit, rest for 1 minute. Once the minute is up, go through circuit 3 more times.

  • Burpees
  • Glute Bridges
  • Plank

 

So get up, get outside, and get moving!

Written by GUADS staff member Angelina