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While gyms are amazing playgrounds for fitness, which are filled with opportunities to train your body in interesting ways, training in the outdoors is a great gift to your body in other ways. Fresh air, mountains, fresh water and made-made obstacles can\u00a0boost your fitness level while invigorating your mind, and revitalizing your soul.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Running\u00a0from A to B<\/strong><\/p>\n

While treadmills <\/a>are a magnificent anytime training tool, convenient in all kinds of weather and all hours of the day or night, there’s something special about actually going the distance. Traveling from point A to point B can be mentally stimulating, while the effort necessary to traverse unique surfaces like trails, cobblestone streets and or curbs can enhance your balance and strength.<\/p>\n

Fresh Air, Free\u00a0Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re dealing with mountains, valleys or soft beach sand …\u00a0\u00a0give mountain biking a go. Mountain biking is great fun, and if you think it\u2019s an easy ride, you\u2019re wrong. Mountain biking is an intense and exciting <\/span>which will work out more than just your legs<\/span>. You need strong arms to keep the bike in the direction you want it to\u00a0go\u00a0and keep that wheel straight going over bumps. You\u2019ll certainly feel a few jolts through your core as you race down a hill. Do make sure you wear the full protective gear too, because mountain biking isn’t without dangers. Not sure which mountain bike to buy? <\/span>The Outdoors Pro<\/span><\/a> has got a few good ideas, and you can check out other similar sport enthusiast websites for more info. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"id-10029922\"<\/a>Shoot Hoops<\/strong><\/p>\n

In almost every neighborhood within\u00a0a first world country, you’ll find a basketball court. Only sometimes\u00a0\u00a0filled with actual “teams”, basketball is one of those sports that just works at all times. You could go dribble and shoot hoops alone, play some one-on-one with a friend or gather a pretty big group for a few hours of athletic fun. It’s great for cardio, strength, balance and flexibility. Besides having a fab time,\u00a0you\u2019ll <\/span>burn hundred of calories<\/span><\/a>\u00a0per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do any of these ideas interest you? Try them today and get yourself out of that packed, air conditioned gym.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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