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Great post that offers new ideas about how to incorporate a traditional full body exercise that can much more than just a cardio workout.

Since so much time is spent indoors, getting outside is so important. There are so many ways to exercise outside, here are 40 ideas to give you new and exciting ways to create an active lifestyle!

There are many things in life that can keep us from prioritizing exercise, such as traveling, vacations, work, holidays, a busy schedule, or simply not wanting to leave your house for the gym. Whatever they are for you, here are 5 full body exercises for you to perfect so that you are ready to fit exercise into even you toughest days.

40 Ideas for Outdoor Exercise.

1. Walking 
2. Running
3. Rollerblading/Rollerskating
4. Bike Riding
5. Hiking
6. Skateboarding
7. Swimming
8. Kayaking
9. Sports - tennis, soccer, basketball, beach volleyball, etc.
10. Canoeing 
11. Gardening 
12. Trail Running 
13. Walking the dog
14. Horseback Riding
15. Aerobics
16. Frisbee
17. Sailing 
18. Home Repairs
19. Uphill Sprinting 
20. Windsurfing 
21. Lawn Mowing
22. Sight seeing walking trails/tours
23. Tai Chi 
24. Scuba Diving 
25. Washing a car
26. Snorkeling 
27. Fishing
28. Surfing 
29. Trampoline 
30. Fly a kite 
31. Water Aerobics
32. Rowing
33. Water Polo
34. Water Skiing 
35. Rock Climbing
36. Mountain Biking 
37. Outdoor Yoga
38. Rollerskiing [1]
39. Stand-Up Paddelboard
40. Trapeze

6 Ab Exercises You Can Do Anywhere.

While spot-reduction, or the belief that focusing on one particular area will burn and reduce fat localized to that area, is not possible, the following are 6 exercises you can do anywhere to strengthen and tone your abs.

Supine Reverse Crunches:

V-Ups:

Supine Bicycle Crunches:

Glute Activation Lunges:

Vertical Toe Touches: 

Glute Bridge:

5 Back Stretches and Strengthening Exercises.

Here are 5 exercises and stretches that you can do anywhere to help improve your mobility and stability. Remember, it is always better to stretch after your workout. Here's why.


Cat Camel: This exercise focuses on the stability of your entire core, including your lower back, abdominal, and hip muscles.





Downward Facing Dog: This exercise helps stabilize your joints, enhance balance, and use the strength of your arms and legs to evenly stretch your spine.




90 Lat Stretch: This stretch helps to improve flexibility in the latissimus dorsi to facilitate mobility between the hips and shoulders




Glute Bridges: This exercise helps to improve hip mobility and stability, and core stability, by activating your glutes.





Spinal Twists (advanced): This works to promote trunk rotation primarily through your thoracic spine.