Early morning outdoor workouts not only rejuvenate your body but are also useful when it comes to building muscle and shedding weight . And what could be a better place to accomplish all that than in a park – surrounded by greenery, peace, and quiet; not to mention being able to take in some fresh air! So, if you are all set to start with a new fitness regime and don’t want to hit the gym, then an open park is the right place for you. That said, you might be wondering what would be the best workouts to perform in a park. Read on for a list of seven such workouts, that are perfect when it comes to shedding those unwanted pounds, and gaining some muscles along the way: Start with your legs: In a park, just with a park bench, you can do a lot with your legs by stepping them up. Step up is a great exercise for the leg muscles, as it tones the muscles and provides energy as well. If you want to do it, you need to step with your right foot first, and then put forward the left knee towards the sky in an upward direction.

What is functional fitness? Every fitness routine has a goal. For instance, bodybuilding’s purpose is to improve muscle mass, while running (on a track or on a treadmill) aim to improve cardiovascular fitness. Functional fitness is a routine designed with the goal of improving your functioning in day to day activities. To better understand this, consider a bodybuilder who works out for two to three years. What happens to such a person? He becomes big and bulky. But in the bargain, he may be losing out the agility. Body builders seldom run and walk fast. Their gait becomes slow. The reason for this is that their fast twitch muscle fibers become dormant after years of using only slow twitch fibers. Over a period of time, their ability to function in day to day life is altered, sometimes to the extent that it causes problems for them. Functional fitness is meant to help avoid such problems. It is a means of improving your day to day activities, thereby positively affecting your productivity at home and at the office. It improves your overall efficiency. If you are a driver who drives long distances, then functional fitness will help you maintain that posture, and relieve back pain, even when you drive for a long duration.

Are you a great fan of cardio exercises? Do you do cardio all the days of the week? Do you over train thinking that it will bring your results? Do you do cardio all the days of the week? Do you over train thinking that it will bring your results? If you answer to the last of those questions is ‘Yes’, then you really need to rethink your fitness strategy. Because, far from making you healthier and fitter, excessive cardio can have severe adverse effects on your body. In the worst case scenario, it can even lead to your death! When you train yourself too much without resting or allowing your body to recover, you are not training but only straining your body. Instead of becoming fitter, you are making yourself weaker. What happens when you overdo cardio? The body can manage a level of stress which is good for the growth and repair of the body. When the stress reaches a certain point, it turns out to be a breaking point where the results start reversing. Beyond a point, the stress on the heart is so much that it stops working. Here are some harmful effects of excessive cardio exercises:

Research shows that all sportsmen, bodybuilders, athletes, etc. prefer a personal trainer if they are serious about making it big on D-day. Well, why should the professionals have all the fun? Shouldn’t you hire a personal trainer as well, to get yourself into shape? That question of whether or not one should opt for a personal trainer is one that spawns a number of additional questions – Is investing in a personal trainer really worth it? Can I manage by myself after all? If you are facing this dilemma, read on to learn about some of the benefits of hiring a personal trainer, so that you can make a more informed decision in time: You will stay committed Many people start their year with resolutions of losing weight, getting a six-pack, toning their body, etc. But a few weeks down the line, they are back to their old ways of staying without workouts, eating uncontrollably, etc. Having a personal trainer is akin to having a big brother who watches what you eat, questions you when you skip workouts and keeps track of your progress. In this manner, a personal trainer will ensure your commitment towards the goal that you have set.

Are you someone with a sedentary lifestyle? Do you spend long hours in front of the computer, eating junk food, skipping meals, sleeping badly – all of this while being addicted to your smartphone and social media? Then the chances that you are setting yourself up for long-term damage are high. Here are few things to anticipate when you have such a lifestyle: Are you someone with a sedentary lifestyle? Do you spend long hours in front of the computer, eating junk food, skipping meals, sleeping badly – all of this while being addicted to your smartphone and social media? Then the chances that you are setting yourself up for long-term damage are high. Here are few  things to anticipate when you have such a lifestyle: You lose control of weight. You become extremely obese. You develop metabolic syndrome. Risk of cardiovascular diseases is higher. Risk of type 2 diabetes , hypertension, etc. is also high. Simple changes in your lifestyle will help you keep all these issues at bay. And one of these changes you can make is to simply start biking! And one of the best ways to form the habit of biking, particularly if you don’t have the time to indulge in the activity separately, is to regularly start biking to work, instead of driving.