Sunshine Returns: Benefiting Your Fitness Routine
It's no secret that the recent wave of stormy weather has had many of us cooped up indoors. However, the recent shift towards brighter days provides the perfect opportunity to take our workouts outside and soak up not just the sun, but the immense benefits it offers to our fitness routines.
The storms are over: Prolonged periods of inclement weather undoubtedly pose a challenge to keeping up with outdoor workouts. The return of sunnier days, however, offers the perfect opportunity to venture back out and engage in activities that may have been put on hold due to the poor weather.
New setup for recumbents: For the recumbent bike enthusiasts, this sunny spell is an excellent chance to test out a new bike setup. Modifying your bike configuration – in this case, switching to two small 20” (iso) set-up - can provide a refreshing change, adding a new dimension to the exercise and potentially aiding in better posture and overall comfort.
Head out west and southeast: The direction you take on your outdoor workouts can make a big difference to your exercise routine. Heading towards the west and southeast for a two-hour brisk ride offers a combination of scenic vistas and challenging terrains – perfect for those seeking variety in their fitness routines.
By taking your workout outdoors, you're doing more than just breaking the monotony of indoor gyms. Exercising under the sun offers major advantages such as producing vitamin D that boosts bone strength and having a positive effect on mental health.
From a personal trainer's perspective, this sunshine is a golden ticket. It's an open invitation to transform your fitness routine—from where you work out to what equipment you use. For long, we have been confined indoors due to the weather. Now, it's time to bravely re-embrace the great outdoors and get our fitness on track.
To those who might be intimidated by the change in scenery (including the recumbent bike users), let's take this opportunity to refresh our setups and experiment with new directions for our activities. This change in routine not only keeps exercise interesting but also challenges the body in different and potentially more rewarding ways. And remember, this ride isn't just about physical fitness—it's about making the most of the brighter days ahead, mentally as well as physically.
In conclusion, psych yourself up to relish this exciting opportunity and feel the sunshine boost your overall fitness efforts. The heat, the breeze, the scenic beauty – it's all there waiting to add vigour to your kind of exercise. So the next time you find yourself hesitating, I urge you, head out the door, and enjoy the benefits the sunshine brings. So they say, make hay while the sun shines, right? Fancy a ride, folks?