Your Gym is Outdoors
February 9, 2017Are you a parent with no time to yourself? Join the club. Bringing up children is hard work and often leaves us no time to ourselves. But to be the best parent you can it’s important to relax and recharge yourself sometimes. There’s no better way to do that than getting some exercise. Not only will this keep you fit and healthy to look after your kids in the future, it’ll also make you feel great – drenched in happy hormones and excited to get back to your family.
Bringing up little ones can be expensive however, so having a monthly gym subscription may not be ideal for parents. Instead of splurging a lot of money, why not try exercising outside? This is a great option for the busy parent. Here’s a list of reasons why your gym is in fact outdoors:
- Your gym is a great place to meet people
Some people worry about exercising outside – that they’ll bump into people they know when feeling sweaty and exhausted. Well, fear not, there’s no need to look rubbish while working out. Tie long hair back in a classy braid or bun and put on some fashionable yoga gear and then it doesn’t matter who you see. Plus, if you often workout and feel you would love to get a fresh and easy look so your hair is never in the way of your workout, try out some stylish jumbo box braids – you’ll always be good to go!
- Your gym is everywhere
No need to live near a training track or treadmills, if you want to exercise outside you can do so pretty much anywhere. Want to run? Just run round the block a few times. Got a park nearby? Find a secluded patch and put yourself through you paces with squats, lunges and burpees.
- Your gym is all-weather-friendly
Contrary to popular opinion – working out outdoors isn’t just for balmy summer evenings. You can exercise in the open air whatever the weather. This comes back to the old maxim: it’s not about the weather, it’s about the clothing. Making sure you wrap up warm in winter and have something cooling for summer. This will enable you to get fit regardless of the temperature.
- Your gym is beautiful
Who wants to work out in stuffy underground bunkers or rooms with no natural light? When you exercise outdoors not only do you feel great from exercising, but you get some much needed fresh air. Go somewhere lovely like a canal or field. It’ll give you a moment of serenity away from hectic family life.
So there you have it – from wearing jumbo box braids to enjoying your local field – there’s every reason to get outside and do some fitness. When you’re bringing up a family, it’s important to do something for yourself every now and then. This’ll reenergise you ready to dive head first back into your role as a parent.