{"id":242,"date":"2018-05-07T18:36:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T18:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.butterfieldsite.com\/blog\/?p=242"},"modified":"2018-05-07T18:57:22","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T18:57:22","slug":"getting-in-shape-beyond-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.butterfieldsite.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/07\/getting-in-shape-beyond-the-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting in Shape Beyond the Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On those beautiful days, it can sometimes be extra hard to find the motivation to hit the gym. Tempting sunshine and pleasant breezes make doing anything but enjoying the outdoors seem like a terrible idea. But you can still get all the benefits of a workout without actually having to hit the gym, and all while you reap the additional benefits of spending time outside, like increased Vitamin D.<\/p>\n

Great Fitness Ideas You Can Do Outdoors<\/h2>\n

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1. Create an Outdoor Cardio Routine<\/strong>: Just using your own body weight and a simple prop like a towel or mat, you can create a monster workout that's perfect for taking outside. Check out this one<\/a> called Outdoor Cardio Meltdown from an Equinox trainer. Or look into the 7-minute workout. It's fast and can be done anywhere with just a park bench. Hard to beat that. <\/li>\n
2. Make a Game Out of Getting Fit:<\/strong> What sport have you always loved most? Shooting hoops, playing softball, hitting the tennis courts, or a retro throwback to childhood kickball games? All of them are great ways to burn off energy and extra calories while having a great time. So grab some friends and form an informal team or look for community groups that offer a team you can join up with. <\/li>\n
3. Trail Running (or Walking):<\/strong> Get the mental boost of getting out to enjoy nature while also getting a great workout. Whether you choose to walk, run or jog, the uneven surface a trail provides increases the quality of the workout you're getting. <\/li>\n
4. Shopping:<\/strong> Wait, what? Yep, window shopping can burn 238 calories\/hour. So when you really can't motivate to exercise, how about motivating to go downtown and look into your favorite shops around Flagstaff, Arizona.<\/li>\n
5. Go for a Swim:<\/strong> There are few forms of exercise more effective than swimming. It burns a whopping 476 calories\/hour while also providing a full body workout, toning all the muscle groups in the body. All of that and it's low impact because by working out in the water you're minimizing stress put on joints and ligaments. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   And fortunately, our Flagstaff apartments<\/a> offer a beautiful pool for one of the best outdoor forms of exercise, and when the weather isn't really cooperating with an outdoor workout, we also offer a great fitness center. Check out our many other amenities<\/a> and to learn more about why "Life is Better at Butterfield," get in touch<\/a> to schedule a tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

   On those beautiful days, it can sometimes be extra hard to find the motivation to hit the gym. Tempting sunshine and pleasant breezes make doing anything but enjoying the outdoors seem like a terrible idea. But you can still get all the benefits of a workout without actually having to hit the gym, and all… <\/p>\n

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