Sure, the gym is great, but with the weather getting nicer, you now have the option to take your workout outdoors. Whether it’s a hike up a mountain or a jog down your road, keeping off of the electrically powered machines at the gym saves energy and will get you out in the *real* world.

Keep your motivation high and your exercise intensity in check by enlisting a workout partner. A good conversation during a hike or run will allow you to apply the “talk test”: if you can speak comfortably while working out, your heart rate will tend to fall within the range considered safe when exercising.