Summer time and workin' out!

It's almost summer time and I know everyone will want to spend as much time as possible outside of their homes and outside their gyms.

First and foremost, running and walking are easy out door activities that the whole family can enjoy. After dinner each night, round up the family and go for a nice thirty-minute walk. No need to walk super-fast, just go at nice pace. The activity itself will breed family togetherness. This is also a great way to explore new areas of your town or neighborhood.

A great way to stay fit and stay out doors is to join a sports and recreation league. Many cities and towns have organized leagues that offer virtually any sport. Along with the exercise, this is a fantastic way to meet new people, and socialize while still maintaining your fitness level.

If you want to go a little further in your outdoor training, pick up a medicine ball at your local sporting goods store; they come in all shapes and sizes. Just make sure you pick up a rubber one that can bounce.

Follow this quick circuit to stimulate your muscles and burn some extra calories - follow this in circuit format, perform about 15 reps.

1. Throwdowns
Lift the ball straight up over your head and slam it into the ground as hard as you can. It will bounce right back up; catch it and repeat.

2. Bent-Over Rows
Bend over and perform bent over rows holding the ball.

3. Overhead Shoulder Press
Perform overhead shoulder presses using the ball

4. Squats
Perform squats holding the ball down and in front of you.

5. Ball Toss
Toss the ball up as high as you can, catch and repeat.

This simple 5 step workout will get almost all of your muscle groups going, burn a ton of calories, and allow you to get it all done outside, on a beautiful sunny day!

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