My Top 3 Summer Workouts

As summer is quickly approaching, I think it is important to spend a little less time in the gym and a little more time outside enjoying the weather.  I think working out outside is great and it can be a new change of pace.  In this post, I will be introducing 3 of my favorite summer workouts.

1.  Outdoor plyometrics:  The idea of plyometrics is to produce an action as quickly as possible, as plyometrics will work your fast twitch muscles.  So for example, you will try to jump as high as you can, or sprint as fast as you can.  The point of plyometrics is not to tire you out, but to train you muscles to react as quickly as possible.  Many different variations of plyometrics can be constructed to create an effective workout.  For example:
1. Jump Rope
2. Box Jumps
3. Depth Jumps
4. Long Jumps
5. Sprints

If you are interested in becoming faster and more explosive, you can also check out this post by Lee Boyce called   THE 9 BEST PLYOMETRICS EXERCISES FOR MUSCLE

2.  Running:  Many people still run indoors during the summer and I don't understand why.  Running in nature can be a great way to clear your mind and it can be therapeutic for many.  My favorite thing to do is to find a large hill, and I will run up and down it for sets.  Once I am done, I will finish by jogging at a steady pace and looking at nature.

3. Swimming:  Nothing sounds more summer-like than swimming.  Many people don't know, but swimming is an absolutely great exercise and it burns even more calories than running.  If you have access to a pool, then you should without a doubt give swimming a try.  Not only will you be burning calories faster than basically any other workout, but you will also be getting a great tan.

I am also providing a link to a website that provides details about 10 cardio exercises that burn more calories than running that comes from Men's Health.