If you\u2019ve spent the winter on the sofa (and who doesn\u2019t, when it\u2019s cold and dark?), why not put a spring in your step and go outside? We\u2019ve talked about the health and wellness benefits of exercising outdoors in our last Newsletter, so we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite things to do to get us out and about when the sun shines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five brilliant outdoor activities: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Visit the park. Go for a brisk walk, join a parkrun or grab a friend and throw a ball around. Better still, hit a fitness park or trail. Lots of parks now have dedicated outdoor exercise areas with a variety of strength and stretch bars, ski walkers and much more. Best of all, they\u2019re free to use! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Outdoor yoga. Feel at one with yourself and nature. Take your mat and find a peaceful place to practice. It may not be strenuous enough to count towards the recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, but it\u2019s an incredibly relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Get on your bike. Cycling\u2019s a very beneficial low-impact outdoor activity. Get cycling and enjoy the fresh, crisp air that the Summer season has to offer. Better yet, use cycling as an opportunity to explore new places you\u2019ve never visited. Lycra not compulsory! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Go swimming. Whether you choose an outdoor lido, in-door baths or, for the more adventurous, wild swimming (where it\u2019s allowed), swimming is great for the cardiovascular system, strengthening muscles and improving joint flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Try paddle sports. Getting out on a river, canal and or lake is brilliant for body and soul. A powerful upper body exercise, canoeing and kayaking take you closer to nature than many sports. Plus, you get to sit down while doing it! <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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