COVID-19 restrictions and regulations have completely changed gym culture. If you are not comfortable returning to indoor gyms yet but miss your workout routine, check out our guide to the best outdoor exercises to try this summer. 

ElliptiGo Biking

If you are searching for an intense, full-body intensive workout you can bring outdoors, ElliptiGo biking is optimal for your summer exercise routine. ElliptiGo bikes are a new type of innovative mobile bike which requires users to stand up while they ride. If you are wary of heavy and complex machinery, ElliptiGo offers a wide variety of lightweight and low-maintenance bikes to provide a more user-friendly experience.

With such a wide variety of different ElliptiGo bikes available, finding the right fit for your workout routine may seem daunting. However, our fitness equipment store located in Grand Rapids, Michigan offers a full range of ElliptiGo bikes, and our talented team of experts will ensure you find the right fitness equipment for your routine.

Targets

• Full-body workout

Hot Yoga

Summer is the perfect season to try your own hot yoga session from the comfort of your backyard. Supplies needed for this exercise are minimal, with the only needed equipment being a yoga mat, yoga blocks, yoga towels, and the sun. First, find a space with ample sunlight on your porch, balcony, or backyard. Finding a location with abundant sunlight will be vital to optimizing your hot yoga workout.

Once you find an area with a suitable amount of sunlight, lay out your yoga mat and towels to begin your private hot yoga session. The natural sunlight and heat promote sweat and detox your body while your muscles are engaged in a challenging workout. 

Targets

• Quadriceps
• Hips
• Glutes
• Core

Weights Station

Bring the best of your indoor gym outside. Grab your kettlebells, medicine balls, and adjustable dumbbells to transition your weights station to your backyard, porch, or balcony. Consider investing in an exercise bench to optimize your strength training workouts both inside and outside. Exercise benches are readily transferrable and will follow your workout routine with ease. Perfect your outdoor weight station by setting up speakers and your favorite gym playlist. In a few simple steps, you'll be able to carry out your training from the scenic view of your own home.  

Targets

• Biceps
• Triceps
• Deltoids
• Trapezius
• Pectoral muscles

Ladders

If your outdoor summer workout routine is focused on burning fat and calories while strengthening agility, ladders are the best option to achieve your fitness goals. This workout works well for athletes and those looking to improve their foot coordination and speed.

Ladders are also an effective alternative to other outdoor cardio workouts such as running because they increase your heart rate through intensive internal training. If you find yourself losing focus or needing a new and challenging addition to your outdoor workout, ladders will give you a demanding exercise.

Targets

• Abs
• Calves
• Glues
• Hip flexors
• Hamstrings
• Quadriceps

Pull-Up Station

Pull-up and dip bars are the prime outdoor exercise for those looking to target muscle mass this summer. This fitness equipment is both portable and convenient for staying mobile with your outdoor routine. The high-quality stainless steel mechanisms of pull-up and dip bars also make them essential to any indoor or outdoor gym. These bars are readily mountable on outdoor walls, trees, and countless other surfaces, making them a solid and safe outdoor exercise.

Targets

• Biceps
• Triceps
• Deltoids
• Lower back
• Chest
• Lats
• Quadriceps

Jump Rope

Jump rope is an excellent exercise to add to your outdoor summer routine because it enhances concentration, hand-eye coordination, and promotes overall weight loss. Jump rope also increases stamina and burns fat to create firmer, toned muscles. Although jump rope may seem like a low-intensity workout, this exercise challenges your entire body to stay alert and focused. If standard jump rope does not provide the outdoor workout challenge you crave, try adding new rope routines to keep your exercise new and exciting.

When jump roping outside, always choose a location in your yard, porch, or balcony that is firm and equally leveled. Also, wear shock-absorbing shoes to protect your feet and legs during intense workouts and prevent injury.

Targets

• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Glutes
• Abdominals
• Deltoids

Battle Ropes

Battle ropes combine cardio and strength resistance training to give you the ultimate full-body exercise. While these ropes may look intimidating, they are user-friendly and straightforward. The purpose of these ropes is to lift and curl them in a wave-like motion, which engages key muscles all over your body to build muscle and strengthen your overall grip. This exercise also challenges your legs to stay planted while you wave the ropes, strengthening your core and leg muscles.

While you may only see battle ropes at an indoor gym, they are ideal fitness equipment to bring outdoors. These ropes are portable and easily transferable from a home gym to a scenic backyard. 

Targets

• Upper Back
• Abdominals
• Deltoids
• Glutes
• Hamstrings

Suspension Trainers

One of the best outdoor exercises for summer is a suspension trainer workout. Suspension trainers are lightweight, convenient, and provide intense training to target a variety of muscles. Suspension trainers can be used for a wide range of exercises, making them great equipment for those looking to build strength, flexibility, and agility. Users can create their workout at their own desired pace to follow a comfortable routine. With so many different uses available, suspension trainers are an outdoor equipment essential. 

Targets

• Triceps
• Abdominals
• Chest
• Deltoids
• Trapezius

Resistance Bands

Are you looking to tone your glutes this summer? If muscle toning and strengthening is your fitness goal, resistance bands are the key to your summer workout. Resistance bands are easily portable and accessible wherever you choose to conduct your outdoor training. Simply loop these bands around the outside of your calves and begin your side steps to target key muscles. These bands challenge your legs and glutes without intense strain or impact. With minimal equipment required, resistance bands will tone and firm your muscles without the hassle of larger equipment.

Targets

• Hamstrings
• Glutes
• Shoulders
• Chest
• Lats
• Biceps
• Triceps

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with your standard workout routine and try new equipment. Transitioning to outdoor exercises can be challenging, but American Home Fitness offers a wide range of products to support your efforts toward a safe and healthy workout.