As the temperature drops and days get shorter, we still want to enjoy the outdoors. There is no reason why we can’t and there are some great activities we can do to get some exercise, all while having fun. The best part of exercising outdoors during autumn is that you don’t get overheated. Remember, however, as days get cooler, dress more warmly to be sure you don’t catch a seasonal cold.

Each activity is accompanied with a calorie burn assessment for an individual who is 130 pounds. If you are at a different weight, you can reference the Calories Burned Chart on Sheer Balance to know your personal burn. The great thing about most of these activities is that they provide both strength and cardio benefits!

1. Rowing, Canoeing, and Kayaking
If you live near water (lake, ocean, or river), try getting in some rowing or kayaking. Rivers aren’t as full, which will make navigating more difficult terrain (white water and rapids) a bit easier. It is a great way to see the sites!

    * Targets: Upper body strength and cardio. Rowing, however, provides a great lower body workout as well.
    * Calorie Burn: You can burn up to 413, 502, or 561 calories an hour depending on intensity (numbers are reflective of light, moderate, and vigorous intensity respectively) for rowing; and 295 calories per hour for kayaking.

2. Outdoor Bootcamp
Some cities, such as Boston, have bootcamp classes that go outbound in the nicer weather.

    * Targets: Full body strength and cardio.
    * Calorie Burn: You can burn up to 472 calories an hour.

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