Want To Work Out More in the New Year? Get in Shape by Enjoying the Outdoors

If you already love the outdoors, then it’s easy to get in shape by changing up your routine a bit—adding more calorie-dense or energy-burning workouts outdoors is a great place to start.

Though we all have a different natural shape that our body is happy with, if your goal is to improve fitness or body composition then this article could help.

Let’s Get Outdoors More in 2024

It’s that time of year: Time to shout on social media about whether you’re yay or nay on the concept of New Year’s Resolutions. While some people love the idea of setting a goal in public view, others feel triggered by unreasonable aspirations or the prospect of failing. There’s a huge difference between an attainable goal—one that requires serious thought about where you want to go and how to get there—and a fantasy with no infrastructure for success.

For example, compare “Get in shape” with “Go for a run every week and build up to running a half marathon.” One of these is arbitrary and unsupported, while the other requires consistent, habit-building action. At the end of the year, you can answer “can you run a half marathon?” much more clearly than you can “are you in shape?”

How to Adopt the Mindset of an Outdoor Athlete

Outdoor athletes may encounter more fear than the average athlete when snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, trail running, mountain biking, or hiking along dangerous cliff sides outside. The game of mindset takes place inside an athlete. Unlike the outer game, where your opponent is the person on the other side of the net, or you face the conditions of the snow or rock.

The inner game “is played against such obstacles as lapses in concentration, nervousness, self-doubt, and self-condemnation,” says Timothy Gallwey, expert tennis coach. Improve your inner game and you’ll improve your performance. I’ve been a rock climber for 15 years and a mindset coach for five, and outdoor athletes can gain so much from improving their mindset.

Mindset work improves concentration, limits distractions, uses focus attentively and allows an athlete to be sensitive to obstacles while also maintaining an interior focus on the body in order to execute precisely and improve performance along the way.

Great Practical Advice We’ve Learned From Bear Grylls

Many of us have been following Bear Grylls’s social media, watching his TV shows and reading his books over the years. We’ve learned a lot of great adventure tips, as well as how to survive in extreme environments, and the mindset required to face fear when confronted with a challenge.

As this year comes to an end, we take a look at some of our favorite practical advice that we have learned from Bear, for our adventures in the wild.

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Featured Guide: The 8 Best Insoles for Running Shoes of 2024

Running enthusiasts know that the right pair of shoes can make all the difference, but often, the importance of quality running shoe insoles is underestimated. A running shoe alone can only take you so far.

Whether you’re an avid marathon runner or casual jogger, finding the best running insoles can enhance your performance and keep common problems like shin splints, heel pain, and knee discomfort at bay.

If you need something for everyday wear, you can’t go wrong with Easy Feet Insoles. But whether you have a low arch, prominent heel bone, neutral arch, need to best cushioned insole, or a supportive insole, our list of the best insoles for running has got you covered.

Get ready to say goodbye to your aches and pains caused by running — read on to see our picks for the best insoles for running on the market today.

The 8 Best Insoles For Running of 2024

• Best for High Arches – Superfeet Insoles

• Best for Foot Fatigue – Spenco Comfort Insoles

• Best for Firm Arch Support – Tread Labs Dash Insoles

• Best for Dynamic Arch Support – Fulton Insoles

• Best for Rugged Terrain – Oboz Insoles

• Best for Proper Alignment – Vionic Active Insoles

• Best for Foot Fatigue – Timberland Pro

• Best for Everyday Wear – Easy Feet Insoles 

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