Summer Outdoor Workout

Summer is the perfect time to move your workout outside. All of the exercises from Mdfitness can be performed in your backyard so you can enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. However, here are a few tips to remember as you savor the beautiful summer weather:

Wear sunscreen: Although the sun feels great on your skin and Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, the sun can cause wrinkles, sun spots, and skin cancer. Be sure to wear at least SPF 30 even on cloudy days.

Keep hydrated: Hydration is key every day, but especially when you are sweating more from the heat outside. Try to avoid sugary drinks and stick to water.

Wear bug spray: Mosquito bites are annoying and itchy, but they can also be very dangerous. Mosquitos can carry West Nile Virus, which causes inflammation of the brain, and can be fatal in some patients. Use bug spray, or work out in a screened-in room.