FITNESS AUTHOR
Mia Barnes
FITNESS TIPS FOR YOUR CAMPING TRIPS n How to keep up with your exercise routine while camping.
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here are few things that are as uplifting as getting into the great outdoors. However, if you’re a diehard gym rat preparing for a camping trip, you might be wondering, “What about my workout?” Instead of panicking, look at your upcoming vacation as the perfect opportunity to enhance your overall fitness by shaking up that daily grind. Here’s how to keep up with your exercise routine while camping without missing out on the wonders the outdoors has to offer.
1. Pull Your Weight. Let’s get
the weighty question taken care of first: If your gym dedication stems from a desire to shed unwanted pounds, your camping trip will actually be a bonus. Building a fire can burn up to 500 calories an hour, and even standing by the lake fishing burns over 100. The more you contribute to your group’s mission, the bigger your overall
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