New Ways To Get Out And Get Moving!

Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Exercise carries benefits for longevity, fitness, stress management, and overall wellness, as you may already know; outdoor exercise brings unique benefits as well. If you’re not getting as much physical activity as you could, now is the perfect time to change that by getting outside and moving!  Get motivated by learning even more about the benefits of exercise.  You can make it work for your particular situation by discovering new options for workouts that can fit well with your personality and lifestyle.  Take advantage of summer; this week can mark the beginning of a new workout habit that really enhances your health and provides you with some fun at the same time.  (Just don’t forget your sunscreen!) -- Elizabeth Scott Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. Specific Benefits of Outdoor Exercise If you’re not taking advantage of beautiful weather with regular outdoor workouts, you’re missing out on something great!  Here are some of the specific benefits of getting exercise outdoors. Is Exercising Outdoors Good For Your Longevity? Outdoor Exercise Helps Depression Treadmill or Outside Walking - Which is Better? Outdoor Workouts: What To Try If you’d like to start getting exercise outside, there are several easy options for beginners—you may want to try a few and see what you like most.  Here are some of our favorite beginning outdoor routines to try. Beginners' Outdoor Circuit Workout Track Circuit Workout for Outdoor Exercise 10 Weeks to Health and Fitness for Seniors More Advanced Outdoor Workouts If you’re no stranger to exercise, you may be wondering if an outdoor workout can match what your gym can offer, and you may be surprised!  Here are some outdoor workout plans for those who already exercise regularly but are new to outdoor workouts. An Advanced Outdoor Circuit Training Program More Outdoor Circuit Workouts 30 Days to Greater Health and Fitness Exercise For Those With Specific Needs If you have asthma, osteoarthritis, or many other conditions, you may have more concerns than the average person who wants to start a new exercise routine. The good news is that there are outdoor exercises that work well for many unique situations!  Here are some of the best from our About.com Health experts. Outdoor Exercises for Type 2 Diabetes Exercise and Depression: Benefits and How To For Those Living With Depression Benefits of Exercise in Asthma Bicycling: Optimal Exercise for People with Osteoarthritis Additional Exercise Resources What's the Best Time of Day to Exercise? How Exercise Benefits Your Health & How to Begin Don't Get Dehydrated! Use This Hydration Calculator To Stay Healthy   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Follow us on: