May 22, 2016
Working out outdoors provides you with cleaner air, a natural source of vitamin D, and improves your mental focus and mood. Unfortunately, spring time makes the weather a bit unpredictable. You can either let the drizzle discourage you or you get out there and enjoy it! Even though you should avoid working out in extreme heat or cold, you can still train or run outside in the rain with some minor adjustments. Here are some tips!
1) Dress accordingly – Your clothes plays a large part in how comfortable you are during your workout. Avoid wearing cotton as it absorbs water and weighs you down. Choose water-resistant materials or nylons that don’t take in the water.2) Choose exercises that are appropriate– Exercises that require precise footwork should be avoided as they increase your chance of slipping or falling. If you’re running, consider reducing the speed of your pace to minimize your chances of slipping.
3) Stay visible! – Wear bright colored gear or an attached light to help drivers and others be able to see you.4) Make a summer playlist – Nothing can improve the mood of a workout like some good tunes; pick a few of your favorite summer beats to get your mind off the cloudy weather!
Remember, cloudy days are no match for a sunny disposition! Summer here we come!Happy May!
Geo Chang, C.P.T.
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Geo’s FITNESS TIP OF THE MONTH
Would you like to burn an extra 2,300 calories? Burn extra calories effortless by turning off the TV or Computer for an entire week! If you’re a typical 4-hour-a-day viewer like most Americans are, you could torch an extra 2k+ calories by turning off Netflix or HBO for a week and spend that time spinning, shopping, or walking around. Each of these activities require much more energy than staring at Season 2 of whatever series you’re currently on. 🙂
