Outdoor Gym
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Just five minutes in the outdoor gym every day can lead to improvements in mood and self esteem, as well as physical fitness. This guide has been devised by specialists to get you feeling great all over.
Benefits of exercising outdoors
- Burn up to 20 percent more calories
- Work harder and improve balance on uneven surfaces and in natural elements
- Perfect full body workout
- Vitamin D boost good for bones
- A really healthy glow
Warm up
Workout sample exercises
Top tips for exercising outdoors
- Wear plenty of layers
- Be seen, be safe - wear high-vis
- Train with friends or family - make exercise social
- Carry a mobile phone
- Be aware of the terrain, environment, wildlife and livestock
- Water - drink plenty
