Summer is approaching, and that means packing away the sweaters and scarves and enjoying the great outdoors. This list of creative, fun, and invigorating outdoor workouts will allow you to enjoy being outside in the sun while toning up for swimsuit season! 

Hey guys! How was your weekend? Ours was pretty fantastic since Mark and I grabbed a quick dinner downtown on Saturday night before seeing Ben Folds at the Saenger Theater.

We’ve been to a live show of his once before, and this second show did not disappoint! It was a wonderful way to enjoy a little time sans bebe and celebrate our upcoming 8^th anniversary! We’re such an old married couple—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’m not going to be very active on social media the next couple of days, but hopefully you’ll enjoy (rather than despise) the few blog posts I have scheduled. If not, I’ll be back later in the week to interact with you guys. 🙂

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One thing I hate about this time of the year is the pressure from blogs, magazines, and other media to “shape up for summer!” or “get a bikini body!”

I mean, like most people, I want to look good and feel comfortable in a swimsuit (as evidenced by last week’s post), but I don’t believe that fitness should be some seasonal, pressure-filled “event.”

Fitness is year-round for me, and taking my springtime workouts outdoors is about fresh air, ample sunshine, and having fun! It’s less about aesthetics for the summer and more about feeling my best so I can be a healthy, active, and present mother and wife year-round. Toning up and getting a smidgen of color on my (SPF-coated) skin is just an extra perk. 😉

If you’re short on ideas for taking your workout outdoors, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed by the variety on this list!

Hit the Track Stadium Workout // Maybe I Will

20 Minute Jump Rope Circuit // Foodiecology

Slimming Swing Set Workout // The Live Fit Girls

Bodyweight Bench Workout // PB Fingers

Picnic Table Workout // Wholly Healthy Blog

Stroller Workout // The Lean Green Bean

Park Bench Workout // The Almond Eater

6 Moves to Rock the Playground // Crazy Fit Mama

Sprint Ladder Workout // Fitnessista

Fun & Free Driveway Workout // Get Healthy U

Playground Workout // The Workout Mama

and if you have access to an outdoor pool…

Let’s Go For a Dip Swim Workout // Tone It Up

I hope these help you have a little fun while getting your sweat on!

• What’s your opinion on the “beach body” and “fit for summer” talk?
• Do you prefer working out indoors our outdoors?