No gym?No problem!Some outstanding workout routines

Filed in: Exercise, Fitness by michgil on 01-08-10

I don’t like to train in gyms for various reasons -which are irrelevant here.
Though ,I have a quite impressive physique,ample energy and stamina and the most important:a vibrant health.

My little “secrets” are my impeccable nutrition plan and of course my efficient way of training which I am going to describe hereunder.

I prefer to train outdoors and I feel lucky that the greek climatic conditions are so mild.When the weather is not so co-operative I use alternative indoor options.

My beloved training place is the small forest of Sheikh Sou (the forest of Sheikh ) which surrounds Thessaloniki.

Training outdoors is strongly beneficial for many reasons some of which are:

- tons of valuable fresh air

- serenity, relaxation and rest for the eyes and the mind
- the beneficial influence of the sun on our moods
- triggering of precious vitamin D production. Lack of adequate vitamin D can negatively impact us in many ways.
- avoidance of crowded gyms. Ample room to move freely
-possibility to execute amazing workouts as hill sprints and other forms of HIIT,otherwise impossible to be performed.

One more good thing is that the needed equipment is minimalistic.

How to efficiently train outdoors

1. You can perform an immense variety of body-weight exercises targeting all parts of your body.It is a hybrid way of training:

-very efficient
-exceptionally functional
-both aerobic and anaerobic
- with a very favorable hormonal and metabolic response

2. You can do many forms of plyometric training

3. You can delve in HIIT-I am a strong advocate of hill sprints

4. And of course there many types of traditional,conventional cardio.

How to efficiently train at home

1.Staircase climbing has a lot of merits

2.You can do all types of body-weight exercises

3. And of course you can have some stunning weights circuit training sessions with dumbbells or kettle bells.

To your health!