The Best Cardio Workouts Under the Sun

Gold's Gym SoCal wants to ensure your safety, while also supporting you in your fitness needs and goals. So, we're making exercising outdoors the new norm by moving our equipment outside. The air is cooling down, and we've transformed our gyms into an epic outdoor playground so you can enjoy the perfect weather while getting in a great sweat session.

There are so many mental and physical benefits to an outdoor cardio circuit. One noteworthy benefit is exercising in the fresh air. Natural light and fresh air increase your energy levels, lowers your blood pressure, and is a significant stress reducer. It's also been proven to help adults lose more weight than when exercising inside.

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Try these cardio exercises you can do at our gym, around town, or in your own backyard. Get ready to soak up the sun, while getting in shape with these classic outdoor exercises that make fitness fun!

Stair Climber:

Targets: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Core, and Calves

You can hit the bleachers, the stairs outside your house, or the stair climber at our gym and you'll feel the burn in no time. Stair Climbing is a great lower body and core workout that will help you burn off the quarantine 15 in no time. This exercise is Rocky Balboa approved!

Swimming:

Targets: Calfs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Arms, Shoulders, and Core

Butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, and more! Swimming is a cardiovascular exercise that everyone can enjoy. This full-body workout will help you slim down, tone up, and is easy on your joints so it's great for people of all ages. Just 20 minutes in the pool can burn up to 250 calories, so it's by no means easy, but the end results will be worth it!

Running/Walking:

Targets: Quads, Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Gluts, Calfs, and Core

Running is a classic workout you can do anywhere at any time. All you need is a pair of sneakers, some music, and you're off! Getting in the habit of running can be hard, so if you're new to running, we suggest you start off slow by doing a brisk walk every day. Pick out a pump-up playlist, get outside, and make a run for it!

Cycling:

Targets: Calfs, Hamstrings, Glutes, Arms, Shoulders, and Feet

Whether you're riding around town, tearing up a bike trail, or hopping on the stationary, fall is the best time of year for an outdoor ride. This is a great full-body workout, while also going easy on your joints.

It’s been a long hot summer cooped up indoors, now is your chance to bring some fresh air and sunshine back to your life and get back in shape. Read our Workout Workbook for more cardio exercises, and come check out Gold’s Gym SoCal today.

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