Outdoor training has become increasingly popular in recent years, and not without reason. Exercising outdoors can have many health benefits, both physical and mental. In this article, we will explore the reasons why it is important to train outdoors.
First, outdoor training can be a way to enjoy nature and fresh air. Spending time outdoors can be relaxing and rejuvenating, especially for those who spend much of their day indoors. Walking or running outdoors can also offer new experiences and sensory stimuli that you can’t experience inside a gym.
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Outdoor training can help improve physical health. The benefits of physical activity are well known, and outdoor training can offer additional advantages over gym training. For example, running on uneven terrain outdoors can help strengthen the stabilizer muscles of the legs and abdominals, which are not stressed when running on a treadmill. In addition, outdoor training can be more physically challenging than gym training, as it can include challenges like wind, rain and snow.
Outdoor training can have a positive impact on mental health. Nature and the outdoors can help reduce stress and improve mood. For example, some research suggests that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety and depression levels and improve mental health in general. Outdoor training can also offer the opportunity to socialize with friends or meet new people, which can have a positive impact on mental health.
Outdoor training equipment
Good outdoor training doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Here is a list of equipment that can be easily transported and placed outside that can be used for cross training and outdoor functional fitness:
Barbells and weights
A barbell bar with weights is one of the most common weight lifting tools for cross training in the open air.
Kettlebell
Kettlebells are ideal for outdoor workouts as they are easy to carry and can be used for many different exercises.
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Resistance bands
Resistance bands are lightweight and easy to carry, and can be used for a variety of exercises, such as assisted pull-ups, push-ups, lunges and more.
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Plyobox
The plyometric boxes and are ideal for outdoor workouts as they are lightweight, easy to carry and can be used for exercises such as jumps, step-ups and box jumps.
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Jump ropes
Jump ropes are an essential tool for outdoor workouts, as they are easy to carry and can be used to improve endurance and coordination.
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Medicine balls
Medicine balls can be used for exercises such as wall ball, but they can also be used for throwing and recovery by improving strength and stability.
These are just some of the most common cross training equipment used for outdoor cross training, but there are many other tools and exercise variants that can be used according to the needs and level of experience of those who practice Funtional Fitness outdoors.
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Workout to try with our outdoor equipment
Kettlebell party
5 round for time:
- 20 kettlebell swings with a 24 kg kettlebell (10 repetitions with each arm)
- 15 goblet squats with a 16 kg kettlebell
- 10 burpee box jumps
In this workout, you should complete 5 rounds of all three exercises as quickly as possible.
Kettlebell swings are a weight lifting exercise that involves the whole body, especially the back of the legs and buttocks.
Goblet squats are a squat exercise that uses a kettlebell as additional resistance, while burpee broad jumps are a cardiovascular exercise that involves explosiveness and body coordination. This workout is a complete challenge for the whole body, perfect for an outdoor workout with our equipment.
Dumbbells Brunch
4 round for time:
10 hang clean and jerk with a 20 kg handlebar (5 repetitions with each arm)
20 lengths with a 16 kg handlebar (10 repetitions with each leg)
30 jumps with the rope
In this workout, you should complete 4 rounds of all three exercises as quickly as possible.
Hang clean and jerk is a weight lifting exercise that involves the whole body and requires coordination and explosive strength.
Lunges are a leg exercise that uses dumbbells as additional strength.
Finally, running jumps are a cardiovascular exercise that requires coordination and speed.
This training is a great option for those looking for an outdoor weight training.
Barbell club
5 round for time :
10 power clean and 10 push press with barbell 20 kg man and 15 kg woman (add bumpers to taste).
15 barbell lunges with a barbell and weights as above (7 repetitions with each leg).
20 burpees
In this workout, you should complete 5 rounds of all three exercises as quickly as possible.
Power clean is a weight lifting exercise that involves the whole body, while lunges with barbell are a leg exercise that uses the barbell as additional resistance.
Finally, burpees are a cardiovascular exercise that requires coordination and speed. This training is a great challenge for the whole body and is a great option for those looking for an outdoor cross training with barbells and weights.
Conclusions
There are plenty of reasons to train outdoors as you can see. Even better with our equipment. Also do not miss all the our discounts and our special offers
