It happens every year. You make a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and you run out and join a gym. At first, you do well sticking to a workout regimen, but before long, you probably find yourself bored with the routine and in no time, you’re back to your old ways.  So, now we’re 7 months into the “new year”!  Can you believe it!??  Lets make some changes!

One of the reasons people fail in their workout schemes is because they fail to plan for enjoyment. They approach working out like a chore instead of the invigorating, refreshing activity it should be. People who enjoy their workouts are much more likely to stick to a regimen and reap the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. One of the best ways to enjoy a workout is to move out of the gym and into the outdoors!

Exercising outside is shown to have many benefits you just can’t get in a gym. The fresh air, sunlight, and comforting surroundings of an outdoor yoga workout will help you gain more enjoyment from your exercise. Yoga strengthens the body, increases flexibility, and helps build a unity of mind, body, and spirit–especially when you’re directly in contact with the natural world.

Living in Southern California we are blessed with beautiful beaches, and one of my favorite times to go running is on the beach when the sun is going down.  There are always yoga classes going on at Swamis, one of the beaches i love to run at.. also a popular surf spot in Cardiff, California.  I think this is one of the best ways to enjoy a workout, move it outside, get some friends or go for it solo, and do what you love to do.  After my run i find a spot at swamis and do some stretching in the sand (before making it into the water), it makes my day that much better, and I would recommend it to everyone!

Yoga paws are also a great compliment to exercising outside.  We have many customers that use them exclusively for that.  Another great use is for those teachers out there, they are easy to use while walking around in class, and also don’t distract or take away from any adjustments or help you might be doing.  

 

 

Go outside and get some sunshine today.. you’ll thank yourself