Trends in training are a funny thing. I really don't understand this one. Every year I see a dip in barbell related sales for summer.
I also see an increase in sales of stone balls, farmers walk units, pulling harnesses and several other items that are typically related to strongman contests. That trend can be attributed to good weather, the up-tick in the strongman and highland games circuits and corresponding increases in outdoor training. Sure, that makes sense.
Do people quit lifting barbells in the summer? If that is the case then there must be a lot of really messed up training programs. I can't think of a more used and useful item in the Atomic Athletic Warehouse Gym. Barbells and their related items, like: bumper plates, powerlifting plates, and collars; get used every day. In fact, because the weather is nice, we will take certain pieces outside to lift.
Muscle Beach was right on the mark. Lifting outside is a fantastic way to train. The sun is absolutely necessary for the production of Vitamin D and the sun's absence is the reason for S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I'm not saying that you should cook your skin until it resembles the dark leather of our pulling harnesses, but add a little of it into your routine.
The creation of an outdoor exercise area or outdoor home gym is not just for the lucky people who have houses in Southern California. I have many friends and customers with outdoor training areas in Michigan, Ohio, New York, Main and many other states. Just last week, I was at Mustafa D.'s house checking out his outdoor training area. Every year it gets better. His farmers walk path has gone from trampled grass to a multi-surface track that includes: brick, crushed stone and manicured lawn with a small hill/ditch to walk up and down.
He has even incorporated his granite Atomic Balls and their lifting area into the landscaping. Yes, he even has a barbell lifting area on the back porch. It is simply awesome.
The potential for outdoor training is nearly endless. Put some thought into it, but most of all, start doing it. You won't regret it. The ideas will come to you as you develop your outdoor routine.
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