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Gym alternatives: How to make the most of your outdoor exercise time

Redditch Editorial 5th Jan, 2021   0

IN CONTRAST to previous lockdowns, public spaces remain open for exercise.

In this piece, John Nolan-Neylan – CEO and co-founder of high-performance nutrition brand Revvies – discusses the different ways Brits can exercise during lockdown.

With the country once again in lockdown, many may be wondering how to kickstart their new year in the best way possible with a new fitness regime.

However, with gyms closed once again, Brits are now looking for alternative exercises to do that are in keeping with the new Coronavirus restrictions.




Under these new rules, you are able to leave your home to exercise outdoors once a day, but this should be within your local area and should only be done with your household, support bubble or with just one person from another household.

With indoor and outdoor gyms closed, the permitted outdoor areas for exercise are parks, beaches, public gardens, heritage site grounds, playgrounds and the countryside.


Here, Nolan-Neylan, co-founder of Revvies, offers some gym alternatives to re-energise Britain as we enter the new year and our third nationwide lockdown.

1 – Running:

The best thing about running? It’s free! During lockdown, it’s important to (safely) make the most of what is available to us. It doesn’t matter whether you run fast or slow, every run will help you remember what is important and get in the right frame of mind. With outdoor spaces open, running is ideal to help boost your energy levels and it also helps to increase your lung function and boost your immune system, as well as your good cholesterol levels.

2 – Hiking:

Hiking is one of the best ways to feel closer to nature and appreciate the natural landscape around you. In order to make the most of your permitted exercise time outdoors, hiking allows you to appreciate your local surroundings while also helping to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, sleep quality and can also help to reduce tension and stress.

3 – Cycling:

Cycling is another great form of exercise which enables you to appreciate your local surroundings. Much like hiking, cycling improves your cardiovascular fitness, burns fat and calories, helps to build stamina and improves muscle tone and strength in the legs.

4 – Yoga:

Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and can be done wherever you feel most comfortable – be it at home or in your local park. Depending on your choice of yoga, you can burn between 180 and 460 calories, while improving your energy levels, flexibility, balance and strength and can help you ease stress and anxiety levels.

5 – Circuits:

With large public parks available to us, circuit training is a great way of packing in a variety of different exercises. Sit-ups, lunges, push-ups, squats, burpees, planks and star jumps, are all different ways you can exercise while gyms are closed. Make sure to drink plenty of water and eat well in order to make the most of your exercise session.

Nolan-Neylan commented further on the impact lockdown may have on our energy levels and how the combination of exercise and Revvies can help to recharge Britain.

He said: “The entirety of last year has had a huge strain on all of our energy levels and another national lockdown has many of us feeling down in the dumps.

“With gyms closing and many looking to start their new year in the healthiest way possible, many are looking for other methods to help them keep their new year’s resolutions – we are hoping these tips will help to keep Britain’s energy levels high.

“Another fantastic way to remain energised and alert is through the use of Revvies Energy Strips – used by elite athletes and sportspeople across the globe. We are really proud to be able to offer the same, high-quality performance supplements to the average person looking to boost their energy levels and fight fatigue.

“Revvies is the fastest and most convenient way to experience a great boost of energy, without the hassle and side-effects of sugary energy drinks and gels.”

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