Outdoor Fitness Routines

Getting outside to get in your fitness routine is so much fun and I don’t know about you but where I live, we only get so many months out of the year where it is warm and sunny, so I like to get outside as much as possible those months. We have 4 true seasons here in Northern MI: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Winter of course seems the longest because it gets so cold and snowy here. With all that said, I love taking my fitness outside on nice Spring, Summer, and even nice Fall days. Typically, I have my kiddos so the workouts need to be on the shorter side to hold their attention.

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HIIT Workouts

So in order to take your fitness outdoors, a lot of the time a HIIT workout is going to be what you will be doing. For those who aren’t aware of what HIIT stands for, it is High-Intensity Interval Training. To me, just a fancy name or abbreviation for doing cardio circuits. You’ll notice that the below workouts I’ve included for you are just that, cardio circuits. A lot of times, I also pair my circuits with a separate 15-30 minutes of cardio. Not always, but a few days a week. Always adjust these workouts to work for your body type and fitness level. If you have questions on how you can modify a particular workout, just reach out, I’m happy to help.

Full Body (HIIT) Stroller Workouts With Kids

The first time I did one of these workouts in my neighborhood or at our nearby park, I felt a bit funny. I wondered what people thought but then decided just to ignore that voice and do what  I needed for me. A few tips:

1. Dress in clothes that stay put and that you don’t have to keep adjusting.
2. Bring a yoga mat you can put in the bottom of your stroller and get out for some of the moves in the circuits.
3. Always have plenty of water handy for both you and your kids.
4. Bring games or toys, books & snacks for your kids.
5. Encourage your kids to be apart of your workout by counting and singing to them.
6. Finally, reward your children for being good by taking them to the park or giving them a special treat after your workout. This will make each workout to come easier and easier.

Other Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

The above circuits can also be done anywhere, it is the cardio that gets tricky when you have kids, hence the walking/running with the stroller.  If you have an older child, have them ride a bike or scooter. The below workouts are workouts you can truly do anywhere and focus on specific body areas on days when you maybe don’t have time for cardio. If you aren’t in a location where you have access to weights, use water bottles or bring your exercise bands that can literally fit in your purse, stroller, or diaper bag.

Outdoor Fitness

Above are some great structured workouts for you to try and do often. With that said, don’t feel like every workout needs to be structured. For example, a friend and I take our kiddos for hikes at least once a week. Though it isn’t a structured workout, I know I am burning some major calories and building muscle (especially when I carry my daughter in the carrier). Switch up your routine from time to time by going to the gym, working out at home, with friends, playing sports, and so on. Switching up your routines is a great way to keep your muscles guessing as well as helping you stay interested. Hope you enjoy some of these tips and workouts, please reach out if you have any questions, share with your friends, and comment below.

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