Top 5 Tips for Training Outdoors
If you live in the south of England, then you will know that yesterday the sun was shining and it felt like spring was well and truly here.
I may be getting a little ahead of myself, but with a turn in the weather brings an opportunity to get out of the stuffy gym and breath some fresh air with some outdoor exercise.
We have asked out our group of PT’s what their top tips are for getting the most out of your outdoor training.
Make sure you wear the right footwear
A lot of back and foot issues relate from wearing inappropriate footwear when training, especially outside where the harsh realities of concrete overpowering a padded treadmill.
Also, when you shop for your shoes, shop in the afternoon. Not many people know this but your foot naturally expands as the day progresses.
Stay Hydrated
Sounds obvious, that’s because it is, however, you will be amazed at the amount of people who do not hydrate enough.
Did you know that a lot of back ache can be attributed to not drinking enough water, if you find yourself suffering mild back pain then up your water intake and in a week or so you will notice the pain will go away.
Utilise your terrain
Training outdoors is fun as it gives you an opportunity to try new things and maximise nature. Take advantage of your surroundings.
For example, many parks have installed gym equipment to promote a more active lifestyle or run around a lake to track mileage.
Avoid Traffic Filled Areas
When training in a city centre air pollution becomes a major factor, although it is almost impossible to avoid a certain amount of pollution, you can help yourself by avoiding heavily congested traffic areas.
Find a quieter park away from heavy traffic but just remember if the carbon-monoxide levels reach over 100, then it may be time to move your workout indoors.
Temperature Variation is a good thing
Indoor heat and air conditioning, deprives our bodies of contrast meaning we don’t shiver and we don’t sweat, which means we don’t burn as many calories.
So, get cold, get hot. As long as you avoid the truly life-threatening extremes, your body will benefit.
For more hints and tips on outdoor training then head over to our website HERE and check out how you can be the best you can be with Daymgood.
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