Why You Should Train Outdoors + 9 WODs to Try

Now Spring has arrived, it's time to embrace outdoor WODs again. Training outside is always fun, but the benefits might run a bit deeper than that. For example:

• Spending time outdoors has been found to reduce stress.
• Training outdoors can increase both mood and self-esteem.

If you can't get to the box, or just fancy getting your WOD on outdoors this month, here are 10 Outside the Box WODs to try. Most of these require no equipment - but for some, you'll need a kettlebell or skipping rope.

WOD #1

5 rounds for time: 

• 200m sprint, 
• 50 air squats.

WOD #2

10 minute AMRAP:

• 20 Double Unders,
• 10 Situps,
• 20 Double Unders,
• 10 Pressups.

WOD #3

For time:

21-15-9-15-21:

• Air squats,
• Burpees.

WOD #4

4 rounds for time:

• 200m run,
• 10 KB clean & press.

WOD #5

25 minute AMRAP:

• 400m run,
• 5 pressups,
• 10 situps,
• 15 pistols.

WOD #6

For time:

5 km run.

Every 5 minutes: 10 burpees.

WOD #7

5 rounds for time:

• 10 kettlebell swings,
• 50m waiter walk,
• 10 goblet squats,
• 50m waiter walk.

WOD #8

For time:

50-30-10

• Double unders,
• Burpees,
• Air squats.

WOD #9

12 minute AMRAP:

• 20 Double unders,
• 10 burpees,
• 5 wall climbs.

What's your favourite WOD for when you can't get to the box?