Personal training can help your transition from indoor to outdoor training

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Personal Training Can Help Your Transition from Indoor to Outdoor Training When warmer weather hits, a lot of people prefer to train outdoors. However, make sure to take your time and pay careful attention to the following during the transition to stay safe and healthy. Buy New Shoes Following the rules in an indoor facility may mean wearing soft shoes that remain clean for the indoor surfaces. If so, you are in for a rude awakening when you hit the uneven terrain of the outdoors. Instead, invest in new sneakers to provide an extra tough layer of protection between your feet and the outdoor terrain. Transition Gradually Don’t jump into intense workouts in the outdoors. Give yourself time to adjust to the change in venue and any other changes that are sure to affect you during your workouts. The gradual transition means less chance of injury and more chance of steady progression toward succeeding at your goals. Make Sure to Take the Time for Warm ups It may not seem important to prepare your body through warm up activities while training indoors, but once you are working out in the elements and away from the comfort of a fitness center or indoor training facility things change a lot. You want to avoid injury or any setback to your training regimen. That is why it is key to warm up when transitioning from indoor to outdoor training. Dress for the Elements Training indoors means you can dress for your personal comfort and the exercise you plan to accomplish. However, once you are starting to complete your workouts outdoors, the attire you choose has to reflect safety and comfort in various weather situations. That may mean putting away your short shorts in the cool spring or opting for the warmer leggings despite the fact you get really warm when you run. It is also important during your transition workouts to stay hydrated. Bring the drink with you, even if you have to carry it on a run outdoors. It helps to have a drink container that can be carried easily during these various workouts. Things will be better if you pay attention to your body’s needs during the workout, including hydration.


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