The sultry weather demands a new workout. Here’s how you can ace it
It is easy to get demotivated about your workout regime, considering the sultry weather that’s just refusing to yield. But the overcast weather can also be a great time to try something new.
It is easy to get demotivated about your workout regime, considering the sultry weather that’s just refusing to yield. But the overcast weather can also be a great time to try something new.
We round up three sports that will help mix up your workout and keep your fitness plan going through the monsoon season and beyond.
Spinning
Outdoor cycling is great for warm summer days, but it isn’t as fun if you get caught in the rain. If you’re a cycling fan though, why not try an indoor spinning class? You won’t be able to explore the outdoors, but a class environment can bring its own benefits, with motivation from an expert trainer, a team atmosphere, and a chance to make new friends.
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Spinning also brings with it incredible health benefits, including burning up to 675 calories in 30 minutes, with the sprint cycling techniques used in classes also challenging the muscles in the legs and bum, and boosting cardiovascular activity for rapid results.
Hot yoga
If you hit the park for an outdoor yoga class over summer, then continue with it by heading inside for a hot yoga class this season. Hot yoga provides the body with a great cardiovascular workout, according to Jennifer Aniston’s yoga teacher Mandy Ingber, with the high temperature an effective way of bringing the heart rate up. However, remember to hydrate before, during, and after class, advises Ingber.
Trail running
You do have to head outdoors for trail running, but this is one sport that is worth getting caught in the rain for. First of all, summer can simply be too hot for running, making the cooler temperature now the perfect time to be outside.
Trail running breaks the monotony of road running and has more health benefits than treadmill running, thanks to the more challenging terrain and the rugged ups and downs.
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Getting started is easy, with fitness coach and trail runner Lesley Paterson advising wannabe runners to “just find a local park or trail, and just run.”
If you are completely new to running, says Paterson, alternate between walking and running for one minute until you can run continuously without stopping, even if you try to run for just five minutes at first. As you build up fitness and strength, you may be able to run for an hour or even longer.
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