So there’s something great going on in St. Louis right now and it’s all because of Alive Magazine. For the month of July, Alive introduced us to an awesome challenge…#31DaysOfMovement. Sounds like something right up our alley right?
During the month of July, Alive Magazine will be giving daily fitness tips, clean eating ideas, and more! They will also be giving away all kinds of cool stuff all month! What do you have to do? Let’s start with a challenge to make July your month! Make healthy choices, sleep more and move!
You can also check out Alive Magazine’s new healthy blog: Be Well STL for more fun.
There are so many ways to get moving and with the weather pretty mild around here according to St. Louis standards, I thought I would share 5 tips for taking your workout outdoors as well as some amazing workouts!
1. Plan to plan – Going outside is fabulous. There are literally a ton of options for getting your workout on. What you need to do is decide that you want to stick to a workout or just go with it! Below I’ve listed some of my favorite workouts from some of my fabulously fit friends but you can also check out my workouts page for more workouts you can do outdoors.
2. The more the merrier – The more people you can get moving with you the more moving you’ll do! Take your kids, play tag, challenge them to a game!
3. Be prepared – Remember back in January when we were all dreaming of warmer weather? Well, it’s here and with it comes the need to stay protected and hydrated. Sunscreen and water are your best friends in July!
4. Get creative – You don’t need fancy equipment! You need monkey bars, an open field or even a curb to get a workout in!
5. Have fun – The only way you will stick to a healthy lifestyle is if it motivates you, energizes you and makes you feel good. Don’t take your workouts to seriously!
Here are some other workouts thanks to this fabulous group of ladies!
- Tamara – FitKnitChick – Staircase Circuit
- Lindsay – The Lean Green Bean – The Diamond Workout
- Rachel – Running Rachel – Fitness Fun Park
- Lindsay – Itz Linz – Poolside Workout
That should be enough to get you started! I’ll have more workouts and tips all month long!
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What’s your favorite way to get moving outside? What tips do you have for beating the summer heat?
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I love to jut take advantage of the warmth and walk!!! Walk everywhere! Biking is also a great way to cover far distances in 1/2 the time – plus if it’s hot outside, you can bike faster and the breeze is awesome 🙂
I love biking!
I refuse to be inside this time of year. It’s raining? I’m out there still. Summer is too short!
I know!
I love to take it outdoors. Right now, everything is out for me, except my stupid rehab…but that stupid rehab got me back to running, so I’ll survive. Great roundup!
Yeah!!
i teach 2 outdoor classes –> SWEATY MESS FUN! haha
Sweaty Mess is awesome!
I love taking it outside… in the morning! It is so HUMID here during the day!
The earlier the better right now!
Great tips! Living in the midwest means we have to make the most of our summers! Being prepared is the most important for me. I usually have Eleanor along, so that means lots of snacks, sippys, and sunscreen!
Snacks are good too! Definitely important!
more the merrier – YES! working out with friends is so fun!!
I agree!
I’ve never seen Alive magazine. I love working out outside in the summer. Can’t believe it’s already July.
This summer is flying by isn’t it?
Love these workouts! I’m always looking for more to pin… especially for post-baby.
Pin away! 🙂
If it’s early enough here, I can fit in a walk or run. But it is hitting 106, so I have actually moved a lot of my workouts indoors! But nothing beats working out in the fresh air!
I get that! Some days are just way too hot!
I love taking it outdoors too!! With the summer weather, that also means I’m getting up earlier before the heat and humidity set in. Thanks for the tips and great workouts!
I like to run with the sunrise. Beautiful!
To beat the summer heat I try to workout early and hydrate a lot.
However, I still prefer outside to the gym.
Hydration is critical!