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15 Reasons Why MyFitnessPal Users Prefer Outdoor Workouts

Published June 16, 2016
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15 Reasons Why MyFitnessPal Users Prefer Outdoor Workouts
Published June 16, 2016
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We published the following article a few days ago:

20 Reasons to Stay In: Why Working Out Indoors Is Better

One of our writers threw down her air-conditional love for working out inside.

You let us hear it! Comments on Facebook and on the post made it clear as a perfect Summer day that MyFitnessPal users prefer the great outdoors.

Here are our favorite rebuttals:

  • Outdoors is sunshine, fresh air and Vitamin D – Kim
  • Outdoors is climbing up the side of a mountain – Christine A
  • Outdoors creates a wonderful sense of well-being – Jane
  • Outdoors is a huge stress relief – Melanie
  • Outdoors is inspiring and amazing – Sarah
  • Outdoors, wind rustles in trees and birds sing in the canopy above – Christine A
  • Outdoors is one step outside your door – Kim
  • Outdoors is seeing the fields, forest, river, birds, bugs – Sarah
  • Outdoors is free – Mandy McC
  • Outdoors is the sound of your breath moving in rhythm with your heartbeat – Christine A
  • Outdoors are adventures – Steve
  • Outdoors is a break from screentime – Christine A
  • Outdoors have variety – Steve
  • Outdoors is sunlight, scenery and beautiful life forms – Donna P
  • Outdoors is wildlife on the trail – Christine A

And we’ll leave you with Jon E:

I don’t give a crap if you workout inside, outside or on the space station, you showed up and did it and for that I say keep it up, you’re kicking butt and rocking it!! Peace out.


Are you in or out? Let us know in the comments!

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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