How To Prepare Your Garden For Walkout Exercises

 

Due to recent events, more and more people are spending most of their time at homes. Since the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, people are not allowed to go out except for essential reasons. In the UK, you can still go outside to buy food and medicine and work. Due to the restrictions, most companies, including gyms, are closed. The government also allowed people to go outside for up to an hour for daily exercise.

Regardless of the situation, many people have chosen to stay home. The circumstances have affected everyone's fitness plans. Some do have their very own gym equipment at home, making it easy for them to follow their fitness plans. For the majority, however, their regular exercise is to go outdoors or go to the gyms. But due to the lockdown, they can no longer go through their routine. 

Since many can't go through their usual fitness routine, many came up with different ways to exercise while under lockdown. Fortunately, you don't need to skip your fitness routines. There are many types of exercise that you can do while under the lockdown. And on top of that, you have the best place to workout, your garden. What are the exercises that you can do in your backyard? And how can you prepare your garden for these activities?

Walkout Exercises

Planking has always been a quite popular type of exercise. It only requires a small space to do. You don't need any special equipment to do the training. During times you can go out, it's the perfect type of exercise. You don't have to go out to do this. But if you think that planking is too simple for you, you can try walkout exercises instead.

Walkout exercises are varieties of planking. It focuses on building up your core and shoulders. Unlike regular planking, it also helps strengthen the abdomen. The activity can also be modified to suit your fitness level. 

To do the exercise, start by having your feet hip-width apart. Slowly bend downwards and reach the ground with your arms. Place your hands on the ground. Slowly shifty your body weight forward and walk with your hands forward. Keep walking until you are in the regular planking position. Repeat as often as you want. 

There are many other types of exercise that you can do in your garden. However, to be able to have a good workout session, you will need to prepare your backyard. Here's how. 

Prepping Your Garden for Walkout Sessions

Preparing your garden for your workout sessions is very crucial. It will set the mood for your exercise. It will also affect your enthusiasm for working out. But the question is, how can you prepare your garden for walkout exercises? Here are some of the things that you should do.

Landscape Work

Before anything else, make sure that your garden is in good condition. The better the garden looks, the more likely you'll have fun working out. So what can you do? 

First, you need to do some landscaping. If you haven't done so, mow the grass and trim your plants. If necessary, reorganize your garden. You may need to do some repotting and replotting. You will also want to keep the pest away while you do your workout. Don't use chemical insecticides. Instead, opt for organic and safe insect repellants. 

If your garden is not well kept and you feel it needs flooring, then your best solution would be to do some composite decking flooring. Since composite decking boards do not slip, last long and very strong, they are the ideal material to use for a workout area. Lastly, create a safe space for your workout session. Store your tools and other objects that can cause accidents. 

Consider Some Flooring Projects

Let's face it; not everyone likes the feeling of dirt on our skin. While walking in your garden barefoot to relax seems a pleasant experience, the same can't be said for exercise sessions. For this reason, you may want to consider some garden flooring options for your workout area. However, what decking materials should you use to prepare your garden? 

There are many decking materials that you can use for your garden workout area. Each one has its advantages. Here are some of them. 

  1) Composite decking. If you want the feeling of wood, then this is the perfect decking material for you. Unlike real wood, composites are not susceptible to splinters. They are also slip-free and mould-free. If you need flooring material, this one is a reliable option. 
  2) Carpets Tiles and Rolls. Another good option is by using outside door carpet tiles and rolls. They are very comfortable and are very easy to clean.

3) Rubber Flooring. Rubber flooring is the most common type of material used in gyms. It's also a good option for your deck. Not only is it slip-free, but it's also shock absorbent. When using this material, you can minimize any damage from workout accidents.