Another mental health benefit that outdoor physical activity can provide is reduced stress. Even if you’re outside for the length of just one of our quickie workouts, being in nature has a calming effect on your mind. Outdoor exercise reduces cortisol (your body’s main stress hormone), giving you a mini-vacation from your daily grind. Of all the benefits of outdoor exercise, helping you feel centered, grounded, and less anxious might be number-one for us.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: One of the best ways to stay motivated for regular workouts is by adding some variety to your routine. Outdoor exercise and change of scenery is the perfect way to shake up your go-to TSS workout. Head to a friends’ backyard or that park you’ve always wanted to visit to make your favorite class feel brand new again. Take healthy living to the next level and create your own outdoor gym.

Although outdoor exercise always seems to go by more quickly than a gym sesh (time flies when you’re having fun in nature), you’re actually often getting an even harder workout in. Changes in terrain force your body to work harder. And if you’re sweating it out on a hot day, you’re putting your cardiovascular system to the test and building stamina. Outdoor activity can be a great addition to your workout regime to achieve those fitness goals. Aerobic outdoor exercise is great for cardiovascular health…just don’t forget to stay very well-hydrated.