Safe Fun in the Sun: Tips to Exercise Outdoors in Summer

Not only is getting outside a wonderful way to soak in the sun and get your vitamin D, but exercising outdoors is fantastic for increasing endorphins, boosting mental health, and supporting a healthy, natural sleep cycle.

According to the CDC website it is still important to continue social distancing practices when you go outside to exercise. Your risk of exposure to COVID-19 is increased the longer you are in close proximity to others (especially in an enclosed space), so as long as you’re practicing distancing measures getting outside is a wonderful way to improve your mental and physical health this time of year.

How to Exercise Outdoors this Summer: Have Fun and Stay Safe

Mask or No Mask?

Many people have questions about whether or not they need to wear a face mask outdoors in an open space, especially while exercising. When performing any physical activity, breathing heavily can make wearing a mask very uncomfortable and even dangerous when it restricts your ability to breathe easily.

According to the CDC website, wearing a face mask or covering is most important to practice when social distancing is difficult to maintain (such as going into a grocery store or gas station). As long as you’re staying at least 6 feet away from other outdoor-enthusiasts, you should be fine without a mask. Just be sure to give a wide berth to anyone you might pass on a path or sidewalk.

Slather on Your Sunscreen.

Before you even leave the house, make sure your skin is well protected with a broad spectrum natural sunscreen. Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before you get out in the sun, and bring some extra to reapply (especially if it is a particularly warm day and you know you’ll be sweating a lot).

Not only will wearing sunscreen protect you from a burn, but it will also help to prevent wrinkles and premature aging, and reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Hydrate with More Than Plain Water.

Although drinking regular water is perfectly fine for rehydrating while exercising outdoors, there are better ways to make your water go above and beyond for you. True Lemon Energy drink mixes are made with simple ingredients and include 120mg of clean energy from green tea and 100% of your daily vitamin C.

The refreshing flavor combinations will entice you to keep sipping throughout your workout, and the energy of green tea will perk you up to help push you farther than ever before!

Although social distancing is still an important way to stop the spread of the coronavirus, you can still enjoy the great outdoors while getting your fitness in this summer. Practice keeping a safe distance between yourself and others, and take your activities outside to not only improve your physical health, but mental health too!