Outdoor Training
Creating the Healthiest Version of Yourself Requires Year Round Commitment to Your Health and Wellness Goals.
However, it is not always easy to stay committed when training becomes monotonous. This is why it is important to continually try new forms of exercise.
With the change of seasons, it becomes easier to change up your exercise routine based on which season we are in. With the summer months upon us, this is the time of the year to do outdoor training.
With the warm weather, there is an increase in the types of activities that you can add into your routine including:
- Hiking
- Tennis, golf, pickleball
- Cycling
- Running
- Swimming
- Paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing
- Gardening
- Regular Strength Training
Completing an outdoor workout provides benefits beyond what is experienced by completing the exact same workout indoors. Exercising outdoors increases our exposure to sunlight and enhances vitamin D production which is linked to many improvements in health. Vitamin D improves mood, promotes bone health, boosts immune system function and reduces inflammation.
Not only is outdoor training more enjoyable and allows for increased exposure to sunlight, but it challenges the body and mind in new ways.
The constant change of terrain and environment forces your body and mind to adapt quickly and constantly in order to avoid injury. An example of this difference is seen in walking on a treadmill which is consistent vs. hiking on a trail where there is constant change in elevation.
The COVID-19 pandemic saw Nova Health Club trainers using the benefits of outdoor training to their advantage. Using the sidewalk right outside the gym, the park near our facilities, and online members using their backyards.
As a club we push our bodies and minds to adapt to constantly changing workout environments.
