I decided to try something new and took my yoga workout outside by the pool. If you happen to live in the one place in the country that hasn't been experiencing this oppressive HEAT, allow me to fill you in.
I live in Central Florida...that's right, the Sunshine State. And boy have we been living up to our name! It has been H-O-T. I'm a native and I love the heat and the summer time here in Florida but WHEW! I may have been a little crazy taking my workout outside in the middle of the day but see that inviting blue pool behind me? You better believe I jumped in it as soon as I was done Namaste-ing.
Thanks to Beachbody on Demand, I was able to take my laptop outside, set it up in the shade and press play on Yoga Fix (the yoga routine from the 21 Day Fix program). I had just bought a yoga mat earlier that day, on major sale, thanks to Sport's Authority's going-out-of-business sale. I have never owned a yoga mat before and I was excited to give it a spin.
After I slathered up with sunblock (sun protection is important people!) and threw on a bikini I was ready to go!
Holy. Sweat.
Who needs to pay for hot yoga classes in some fancy studio when you can just do yoga outside in Florida?!
OK, yes, there was a lot of sweat but that's fine with me! I enjoy getting a good sweat on during my workouts. Although, when it got to the poses that had me laying down on the rubber mat, I did have to put down a beach towel. Sweaty body + sunblock + rubber mat = slippery yoga.
I did really enjoy taking it outdoors and doing a slower workout. It let me enjoy the sounds and sights of my backyard. I will definitely do this again and even try out some other types of workouts in the backyard. Being able to workout in my bathing suit and jump in the pool immediately after is a real selling point!
Also, check out that healthy post yoga glow I got...
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