Look, we miss having our brick & mortar gym space open, and miss sweatin’ up a storm in there. But while this statewide mandate is still in place, we’ve moved Studio SWEAT out into the streets! (what else would you expect from us?) But while we’ve been out here, we’ve been noticing some pretty darn cool benefits of doing our workouts al fresco. 

Sure, we love having all our equipment, cycles, lockers, and all that other good stuff inside. But while we’re out here, we’re gonna darn well enjoy it. With that said, let’s look at the health benefits of exercising outside.

Boost That Immunity

It turns out that one of the best things you can do for your immune system is just to get outside! Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D when we’ve been out in the sun, which is great for boosting our immunity. Just be sure to wear enough sunscreen to not get burnt!

Elevate Your Mood

Studies have shown that spending time outside is a natural antidepressant, warding off Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that usually comes upon us when we’ve been inside for too long. Plus, sunshine also increases your body’s serotonin levels, which when combined with the endorphins you get from an outdoor workout – that’s some serious happiness, in chemical form at least. 

Connect with Nature

We all can get tied down from time to time. Back to back meetings, stress in the office (especially when that office is at home), and the overall craziness we experience daily can all add up. One of the biggest benefits of working out outside is that it gives you a deep connection with nature, centering you and reducing those annoying stress levels. 

(Re)Connect with Your Friends

We’re all trying to social distance, but seeing our spouse’s face every waking minute can get a bit repetitive (sorry honey!). Well with enough distance, your outdoor workouts can be a great excuse to rekindle your long-lost friendships. There’s nothing better than a weekly stretch sesh in your backyard (followed by a bit of rosé? We kid, we kid!).

Change Your Surroundings

To keep us all from going a bit bonkers these days, constantly changing our workout routines is a must. That can go from trying out new types of strength training, picking up a bike and hitting the hills, or taking an onDemand home workout from Studio SWEAT onDemand!

With our endless library of streaming fitness classes, you can choose from HIIT, TRX, Pilates, Spinning, Kickboxing, Bootcamp, Core, Barre, and so many more workouts, all available on any smart device, anytime. And because you can do our streaming workouts literally anywhere, feel free to take them to the park, your backyard, your nearest beach, or even your living room!  And with our 7-Day Trial, you can get started right now, free of charge. It’s a big world out there… so go on, sign up and let’s start enjoying it!