TRAINING OUTDOORS by Tyr Neilsen

Putting another log on the fire!

Do you want to get more from your workout? Try training outdoors every once in a while. We are made to train outdoors, and Viking Fit training out in nature has many advantages and benefits.

Firstly, there is the fresh air, which increases aerobic, muscle, heart and lung development, as well as greater brain function, improved concentration skills and more energy. Uneven ground makes the small muscles in your feet and legs work better, and forces your core to work on balance and strength as additional bonuses.

Real strength is being strong in unpredictable angles, and the naturally different angles found in outdoor training will work your body in new and positive ways. Scrambling or climbing hills, rocks or trees will create better grip technique and strength.

Lifting tree branches or trunks, rocks or stones, will force your body to work in ways that are impossible with the flat surfaces and standard weights of the gym.

The different vistas and environments found when training outdoors will energize your mind and body in ways that can't be attained in a gym. Workouts in nature stimulate growth and creativity, increase adrenaline, strengthen your immune system, and help you sleep better at night.

Most gym excercises can be replicated in the great outdoors, and outdoor training are a great suppliment to regular gym programes. Your own body weight is all you need for a complete workout and there are few things that will test and invigorate you as an intense outdoors workout.

NOTE:
A simple walk in the forest is inexpensive and is often described as the king of all exercises. Fresh air and nature are good for body and soul, and a trip out in nature helps with strength, stamina and mood. Alone or in a group, getting out in nature can be a powerful way to reduce stress.

Enjoy!