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Why you should exercise outside and 5 outdoor workouts to try today in Hawaii

Hawaii’s year-round sunshine makes it the perfect climate to play in the sun while burning calories.

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One of the benefits to living in the tropics is consistently warm weather and reliable sunshine. With cool trade winds and a beautiful landscape, you may feel the call to head outside and run around. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. One study suggests that people living in an area with increased access to the natural environment have better attitudes towards physicalShow More

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Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, has been all the rage in recent years. This sport uses a board that is longer and wider than a typical surfboard and adds a long paddle to get around. You can leisurely tool around the ocean in flat areas or try for speed to get a bigger workout. Leisurely SUPingShow More

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Yoga

Why go to a studio when you can take a yoga class on the beach or at the park? Some resorts offer beach yoga classes that locals can attend for a fee, and yoga instructors across the state host classes at parks or other outdoor spaces that you can find online. Practicing outside on an unevenShow More

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Running or Walking

Running and walking are both great ways to get outside and moving without spending a ton of cash. You can start by simply walking or jogging around your neighborhood and gradually increase your distance and speed. An hour of running or jogging can burn 600 to 1,000 calories, while walking may burnShow More

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Volleyball

It’s always beach volleyball season in Hawaii. Many beaches have volleyball nets available year-round and sometimes host competitions.

Get a ball and a group of friends together for a fun game at your favorite beach. Afterwards you can reward yourself with a quick dip and some time lying out in theShow More

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Intramural Sports

Looking for a little structure and maybe some comradery in your workout? Consider joining an intramural sports league. Gyms and community centers often host their own small sports leagues designed for adults. You can find soccer, kickball or softball at various locations around Hawaii, along withShow More

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