Introduction

With the warm weather here, it&#;s time to get outside. Despite the rainy spells, the sunshine is trying to creep through. Enjoy the sunshine and get a workout in with outdoor fitness. If the thought of running outside fills you with terror, or you&#;re just looking for a way to spice up your outdoor fitness, here are some of the best pieces of gym equipment for outdoor exercise. 

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• What Do You Need to Consider When You Outside Exercise 
• 5 Best Gym Equipment for Outdoor Fitness

What Do You Need to Consider When You Outside Exercise 

 

When you exercise outside, there are a few things you need to consider when you buy gym equipment. Unfortunately, the UK is notorious for unpredictable weather so outdoor equipment will either need to be covered or ready to handle the changing weather. 

If you leave certain gym equipment outside in all weathers, it may start to rust. To avoid this, you would need to bring in specific materials when not in use. This will help to prolong the life of your equipment. What&#;s great about a lot of ergonomic gym equipment is that it is light enough to move. So, you can exercise in your garden or your local park and then store the equipment in a shed or in a covered garden gym. 

Other features to consider when purchasing outdoor exercise equipment is if it's UV protected and the type of paint finish. Both these elements are important with outdoor fitness equipment, otherwise the paint may peel or equipment discolour when out in the sunshine. 

5 Best Gym Equipment for Outdoor Fitness

 

To exercise outdoors, you don&#;t need to invest in a ton of fancy equipment. You can spend as much or as little as you want on outdoor fitness. If you&#;re buying just one piece of equipment, it&#;s a good idea to choose the most versatile. That way, you can perform several types of exercise with one piece of equipment. Here are five pieces of outdoor fitness equipment to add to your collection. 

1. Skipping Rope

 

A skipping rope is an essential piece of home fitness equipment. It&#;s light, portable, and cost-effective. Although it&#;s not technically weather or waterproof, it&#;s such an effective piece of equipment. Skipping can help improve heart health and increase focus and hand-eye coordination. 

2. Kettlebells

 

Kettlebells are portable and relatively easy to move around. It&#;s a highly versatile piece of equipment. You can perform a full-body workout with this piece of must-have gym kit. Challenge multiple muscle groups at the same time and really push your body. 

3. Agility Ladders

 

You often see agility ladders at bootcamp-style group workouts. It&#;s a basic type of outdoor fitness equipment that helps burn calories and gets your heart pumping effectively. At the same time, you can work on your speed, balance, and coordination. 

4. Dumbbells

 

Dumbbells are another useful piece of equipment to work multiple muscle groups. They help to increase strength and improve performance. You can buy rubber dumbbells at a weight that suits your ability and slowly increase the weight as you need. 

5. Outdoor Exercise Bench

 

An exercise bench is ideal for doing a ton of different upper body exercises. If you want to leave your exercise bench outdoors, you need to install a cover to protect your equipment from the elements. 

Performing exercise outdoors is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. You can invest in a few key pieces of gym equipment to take your workout to the next level and start seeing results. As with anything, consistency is essential. So, you need to continue to show up for yourself and get moving. 

Easy Ways to Protect Outdoor Gym Equipment

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I&#;ve always painted my equipment and it&#;s held up well &#; Brian Pankey

You just dropped a sizeable chunk of cash on that outdoor rig complete with anchors for your backyard and you want to keep the rust off. How to do it? Pick equipment designed for outdoor use, protect it with regular maintenance, repaint when necessary, show the equipment some love frequently.

The Right Tools for the Job

Alec Candiotes from South Africa based outdoor gym equipment supplier Cactic Fitness says, &#;Choose equipment that has been made for outdoor use. The manufacturer would have thought of issues such as rust and moving parts seizing up.&#; Sounds simple enough. Rogue Fitness is probably the most well known provider of outdoor gym equipment but brands like Cactic are stepping into the fray to serve this growing market. Shop around and buy what you need, not just what&#;s on sale.

Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance

Just did another application of CRC Heavy Duty Silicone on outdoor bench.
As you can see in the picture, the metal is not rusting and the upholstery is not fading or cracking

Marine Silicone Spray

Steve Jones of the U.K. based custom strength equipment manufacturer, Full Metal Industries says, &#;Benches will always be tricky. The foam gets damp and mouldy and it&#;s very difficult to prevent that from happening.&#; That&#;s why bench presser Dedrick Henry is a huge fan of CRC spray for his backyard gym equipment. He did two applications a month apart and posted the results in the Garage Gym Life VIP Hangout on Facebook. According to Ded Serious, applying the CRC was &#;As simple as spraying cooking spray in a pan to be honest. Flow came out real easy and applied evenly.&#; His product was put to the test soon after in a month of heavy Georgia summer rainstorms.

&#; After heavy storms and rain yesterday and application of CRC, the water that did make it through the cover, just beaded up and did not soak through,&#; Ded reported.

After heavy storms and rain yesterday and application of CRC, the water that did make it through the cover, just beaded up and did not soak through

A month later we got an update. &#;Just did another application of CRC Heavy Duty Silicone on outdoor bench. Second application since June 14th. It&#;s been raining like crazy the last month, but as you can see in the picture, the metal is not rusting and the upholstery is not fading or cracking. I got this bench used. I don&#;t make any compensation for this product, just want to let those know who have outdoor gyms or gyms in moisture prone areas, this product is definitely worth it!&#;

Jones adds, &#;When the bench pad needs replacing, treat the plywood of the pad with a wood preserver, get the most mold resistant foam and cover with marine grade vinyl fabric.&#;

Repaint

Most metal gym equipment will come painted but after a few sessions, that paint is liable to chip, increasing the chances of rust. While manufacturers like Rogue don&#;t necessarily endorse spray painting their products, Jones points out, &#;If the equipment is really going to be exposed to harsh conditions the key is to keep the air and moisture out as best as possible.&#; Candiotes agrees. &#;Make sure you maintain your equipment by repainting or touching up places where paint has come off,&#; he says.

Show Your Outdoor Gym Some Love

Just as you should wipe down your benches with disinfectant and mop your mats with disinfectant at least once a week (barefoot lifters take heed to this advice!) Outdoor gyms need frequent love. Here are some final ways to show you care:

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• Give the bars some love with a light coat of bar oil from time to time.
• Clean it once a week. Candiotes says that in addition to yearly repainting of your equipment, it&#;s also a good idea to clean it. &#;Dust, leaves etc. can really make your outdoor equipment look ugly,&#; Candiotes says.
• If you&#;re re-purposing a piece of indoor equipment like a power rack, drill drain holes in the bottom and put caps on top of the posts to keep water out and swap out your bolts for galvanized steel if possible.