Garden Gym For Training Outdoors

We all like to look good and fit, and keeping a low-fat diet and exercising are the best ways to achieve it. But there is not always enough time to go to the gym, or maybe the place where you live is too far from the gym in your area. So what to do in these cases? An alternative is to have a garden gym.

If you want to stay fit and exercise, the best way is to do it at home. Certainly, not all homes have enough space, but if you have a patio, a garden, or a terrace, you already gained a lot in terms of available space for your home garden gym.

Various studies had shown that training outdoors has several benefits. It has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental recovery, mood, and self-esteem. In this blog, we’ll leave tips to build your own garden gym.

Benefits of training in the garden

These are some significant benefits of training in a garden gym:

• Healthy and pleasant environment
• Pure and clean air
• De-stressing and reconnecting with nature
• Beneficial sun exposure
• Additionally, it strengthens the immune system and the body

Besides relieving stress and anxiety, it doesn’t let problems invade one’s head. It is scientifically proven that the simple fact of being in contact with nature reduces stress.

 

 

4 tips for building your gym garden

Fortunately, building a garden gym is easier and cheaper than you imagine. Here we show you everything you need before designing your garden gym room.

1. Protect your gym from the weather

First of all, you should consider how the weather behaves most of the time. Unless you live in the desert, you must have a covered space where you can train even on rainy days.

The solution? Build your garden gym under a tent or pergola. Or simply place a waterproof fabric between several trees as a roof. This will also help protect you from the sun on the hottest days.

 

 

2. Consider the terrain

While hills are great for running, when it comes to weightlifting, find a place that is as flat and stable as possible.

Choose a flat area, or correct the unevenness with soil where necessary. If possible, choose a place that offers both a paved part and a dirt part, so you have great flexibility when designing routines.

3. Height and width

Make sure the ceiling is high enough to do overhead presses and jumping jacks. You also need room for running or doing certain types of cardio circuits.

 

4. Invest in equipment

Generally, your own body weight is sufficient for training. However, having basic equipment will facilitate your workout greatly, providing a variety of exercises to enhance performance.

Other accessories you can include are dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, jugs full of stones, and a tire for weightlifting.

Dumbbells and kettlebells are usually inexpensive and both can be used for both strength training and metabolic circuits. On the other hand, if you are looking for minimalism, resistance bands are an option since they give you infinite possibilities in terms of exercises, mobility work, and stretching. And don’t forget to have a stopwatch or timer, since most of the exercises are time-based.

If your idea is to invest a larger amount of money in equipment for your summerhouse gym, here are the following recommendations:

• Cardio Equipment

Choose the cardio machine you think is best for you and your daily use. Options like rowing machines, exercise bikes, and treadmills are suitable.

If you train with friends, take turns and do conditioning circuits.

• Bar and discs

Choose bars and discs based on your goals and needs. You may want to have calibrated discs, more or less flexible bars, or simply settle for the most standard.

 

 

Types of outdoor garden gym

You have to decide between a portable garden gym and a static gym.

Portable gym: it allows you to train in your garden and collect everything once you packed it in. In this case, you don’t have to modify your garden setting.

Static gym: add the machines you think suit your garden. Buy specific equipment.

To summarize

It is not necessary to spend a lot on the gym month by month. Most probably, the resources you need are within your reach. If you have the opportunity to set up your garden gym, you can do it easily.

With a small initial investment and by adding the machines you need eventually, you will be able to work out without leaving home and in a more natural environment in your own outdoor garden gym.