{"id":23176,"date":"2021-03-02T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T05:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=23176"},"modified":"2022-08-18T11:41:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T09:41:43","slug":"what-is-the-best-exercise-for-an-outdoor-cardio-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-is-the-best-exercise-for-an-outdoor-cardio-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Exercise For An Outdoor Cardio Workout?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to keeping pace with an active &#8211; as well as healthy &#8211; lifestyle, we can\u2019t allow travel, work, or lack of gym access get in our way. Otherwise, we\u2019d never see results!\u00a0 That\u2019s why outdoor workouts and exercise sessions can be a great option.<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor workouts challenge your muscles (big time!) with inclines, declines as well as obstacles. With these types of workouts you&#8217;ll also improve your mood and boost self-esteem through the process of performing outdoor exercises.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Exercising Outdoors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Getting fit outdoors will give you even more wonderful perks than exercising in the gym does. Outdoor workouts may also boost your mood, save time as well as money, and also be adaptable to anywhere you may be or are travelling to.<\/p>\n<p>Getting moving while soaking up the sun and <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/blog\/what-is-the-structure-of-breathing-and-respiratory-passageways-in-the-lungs\/\">breathing<\/a> the fresh air has been demonstrated to improve mood. This is partially as the sun may increase your body\u2019s production of vitamin D which is linked to improved mental health. In addition, outdoor activities can improve self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>As outdoor activities only involve your body \u2013 as well as a place to exercise &#8211; it doesn\u2019t cost anything. The great aspect about this is that you can exercise outdoors pretty much anywhere. As a result, you\u2019ll save costs on gym memberships, equipment in addition to commutes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sprinting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sprinting \u2013 without a doubt &#8211; the weightlifting of the running world. It\u2019s a high-intensity and high-impact exercise. It encourages muscular growth, especially in the posterior-chain muscles such as the glutes as well as hamstrings.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Workout<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Warm-Up<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jog two laps (800 metres). (Once around a standard track oval on the inside lane is 400 metres.)<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Pre-Sprint Workout<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do the following moves, in order, for a period of30 seconds each. Complete three rounds:<\/li>\n<li>Walking Lunge<\/li>\n<li>Running With High Knees<\/li>\n<li>Side Step<\/li>\n<li>Butt Kicks<\/li>\n<li>Skipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Sprint Workout<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Repeat the sequence below eight times:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprint for 100 metres (on the straightaways)<\/li>\n<li>Walk for 100 metres (on the curves)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Cool-Down<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Walk two laps (800 meters).<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23178 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1047539605.jpg\" alt=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy - workout\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1047539605.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1047539605.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1047539605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1047539605.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Bicycling<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although spinning classes are as popular as ever, the indoor cycling experience just can\u2019t match up to riding a bike outdoors. Encountering real hills and physically propelling the bike forward necessitates insane intensity and focus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cycle at an easy pace for between five and 10 minutes\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cycling Workout<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cycle at a moderate, steady-state intensity for between 10 and 15 minutes. Then ride up a hill as quickly as possible with maximum intensity. Rest for between one and two minutes at the top, then coast down. Spend 20 minutes doing this. Cycle at a moderate steady-state intensity for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool-Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cycle at an easy pace<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to learn more about exercising outdoors and want to discover how to teach people how to correctly exercise outdoors, then you need to become a bootcamp instructor. Follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/bootcamp-certificate\/\">link<\/a> to find out more about our Bootcamp Instructor Course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/bootcamp-certificate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19973 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy- Personal Trainer\" width=\"600\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comprehensive Bootcamp - Trifocus Fitness Academy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-k8Hh8IVpPA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to keeping pace with an active &#8211; as well as healthy &#8211; lifestyle, we can\u2019t allow travel, work, or lack of gym access get in our way. Otherwise, we\u2019d never see results!\u00a0 That\u2019s why outdoor workouts and exercise sessions can be a great option. 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