Summer is all about getting outside and enjoying the weather and mother nature. For the outdoor enthusiast, it means getting away from all things urban which includes the luxury of fitness equipment. Taking a road trip or going camping doesn’t mean leaving your fitness regime behind or having to pack anything extra. It’s just about being creative with what you …
Spring is a great opportunity for a fresh fitness start. It’s time to take things to the great outdoors, where there are endless opportunities to add variety to your workouts. With winter behind you, being outdoors brings the opportunity for better air quality, increased vitamin D production, diminishing symptoms that go along with Seasonal Affective Disorder, and a better mood …
The benefits of outdoor activity have been well documented. Exercising and being active outdoors has a positive impact on both physical and psychological well-being (Loureiro & Veloso, 2014; Pretty, et al. , 2005). Many Canadians love to get outside and take advantage of our glorious summer months, participating in all sorts of activities from structured workouts (boot-camps, runs, etc.) to …
