With all of Canada’s wilderness and outdoor spaces, camping is a popular summertime escape. That being said, exercising is still possible even if you’re breaking your regimen. Exercise outdoors can be much more enjoyable!

You can still postpone your exercise objectives, but it’s a great way to get outside and spend time with nature. While camping and taking in the breathtaking outdoors, there are many methods to maintain your fitness. By looking for fresh workout opportunities, engaging your entire camping group, and prioritizing safety, you can make your camping trips physically and mentally rewarding.

Here are a few tried-and-true ways to do fitness while enjoying outdoor activities.

 Look For Fresh Workout Opportunities

Camping is a fun and active way to unwind. When camping, you’re surrounded by natural beauty, providing a unique opportunity to integrate exercise into your outdoor adventures. You’ll stay active by setting up a campsite, cooking, and participating in outdoor activities. Although planning a workout may take more time, there are many unplanned opportunities for exercise throughout a camping trip like

Hiking: Hiking is a superb way to explore the wilderness while staying active. To suit your fitness level, select trails with varied degrees of difficulty, and remember to bring the necessary equipment and shoes.

Trail Running: If you’re a fan of running, try trail running for a more challenging and exciting workout. The uneven terrain will engage different muscle groups and improve your balance.

Biking: To explore the area on two wheels, bring your mountain bike or hire one at your camping spot. Riding a bike increases your heart rate and lets you cover more ground.

Swimming: Many camping locations have lakes, rivers, or ponds, making them perfect for swimming. Swimming is a great way to stay calm throughout the summer and strengthen your muscles.

Yoga and Stretching: Set up your yoga mat amidst the tranquil beauty of nature. Yoga and stretching can help you maintain flexibility and mindfulness during your camping trip.

Additional covert tasks consist of gathering and chopping firewood.

• I’m using buckets of lake water to perform a “farmer’s walk.” A farmer’s walk includes moving a heavy burden in a straight line and is a beautiful strength exercise.
  
  
• I’m going out fishing. Indeed, preparing, throwing, and retrieving fish can work the core, shoulders, and arms.
  
  

• Increase the resistance by carrying a few rocks in your backpack whenever you move; you don’t need to bring dumbbells or weights.

Engage the entire group in this

You’re probably camping with other people, so camping is often a social activity, and including your fellow campers in your fitness routine can make it more enjoyable and motivating for everyone.

 Since you’re probably on vacation with your loved ones, why not engage in exciting group activities like fitness to stay motivated?

When everyone wakes up in the morning, try a group exercise session. 

 It is fantastic to be breathing in some fresh air. And here’s how to engage your camping group in staying fit:

1. Group Activities: Set up games like volleyball, soccer, or frisbee. These are not only enjoyable but also physically taxing
2. Challenge One Another: To inspire everyone, make exercise sessions into fun contests. Who can run the furthest on the route or perform the most push-ups? Provide incentives and challenges to provide further drive.
3. Cook Healthy Meals Together: Planning and cooking healthy meals together at the campsite can promote better eating habits, which are essential for overall fitness.

If you are going with your partner, you can also do partner workouts like high-five pushups and back-to-back squats. Have a swimming competition and become competitive. If you’re a camper who loves challenges, wear your backpack to provide resistance to your pushups and squats.

Remember safety at all times

 One thing to keep in mind is your need for safety. You don’t want an injury to force you to abandon your camping excursion. Being far from civilization can make it more difficult to treat any kind of damage.

 While staying fit is important, safety should be your top priority when camping and working out in the wilderness:

1. Hydration: Always carry enough water to stay hydrated, especially in warm weather. Dehydration can lead to heat-related illnesses.
2. Sun Protection: Use sunscreen, wear a helmet, and protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Sunburns can hurt a lot.
3. Wildlife Awareness: Respect the wildlife and be mindful of your surroundings. Keep a safe distance from wild animals when you come across them.
4. First Aid Kit: Keep a little kit on you at all times, filled with bandages, antiseptic wipes, and painkillers for minor cuts.

 Plan for Emergencies: Know your camping location and have a plan in case of emergencies. Tell someone where you are and when you plan to be back.

Additionally, ensure you bring appropriate attire and footwear for both an outdoor workout and an outdoor environment.

  If at all possible, avoid wearing flip-flops while out and about. A neutral spine and proper core engagement are maintained during any action with the aid of some excellent shoes.

You’ll discover that you’re naturally active when you’re camping. It’s the ideal chance to enjoy a summer vacation without sacrificing your fitness objectives.

Enjoying the great outdoors and being in shape can be achieved through camping. However, camping has advantages beyond improving your physical well-being. However, it can also improve your entire camping experience by letting you fully appreciate the environment’s inherent beauty. You can seek fresh workout opportunities, involve your camping group, and prioritize safety; you can make your camping experience not only physically enriching but also memorable.  So, prepare your equipment, go camping, and use the surrounding environment as your gym.