Stop ignoring those lockdown love handles as we trial the best outdoor workouts
THERE’S now no excuse for ignoring those lockdown love handles . . . outdoor pools are open and gyms are back from next Saturday.
But outdoor workouts are likely to remain a popular choice, so we put three to the test. We also trial sun protection for the body.
Health with Jane Atkinson
Workout
- F45 Training’s F45 Track, , from £20 per class
F45 Training’s F45 Track is a socially distanced 45-minute outdoor workout combining HIIT with resistance training in parks.
As tough as ever but lets you do a variation of your favourite F45 workout in a safe group environment.
As a big F45 fan, it is great to have my fitness pushed to the max again.
I am now a fan of outdoor workouts too.
Outdoor classes
- BXR and Sweat trainers, , from £20 per class
BXR and Sweat trainers will take you through three different outdoor sweat classes: Sweatbox; cardio conditioning and core; and strength and conditioning.
Three classes a day are offered, each targeting a different part of the body.
They are tough and designed to push you to new goals.
Extensive programme
- DAVID LLOYD’s extensive programme, , £20 per class
DAVID LLOYD’s extensive programme of outdoor exercise classes offers loads of variety.
Choose from cardio, body conditioning and HIIT classes, all in the open air.
I love group cycling, bootcamp and legs, bums & tums, which cater for everyone.
Small class sizes help you hone technique and enjoy a more individual experience.
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Budget
- Malibu Dry Oil Spray SPF15, £3.49, 200ml, superdrug.com -
This dry oil SPF protects against UVA and UVB rays. The coconut smell is divine, like holidays in a bottle!
The spray makes it easy to apply and it dries almost instantly with no residue.
Can also be used on the scalp without leaving hair oily.
Water and sweat-resistant, at a bargain price. My pick.
Mid-range
- Bondi Sands SPF50+, £7.99, 150ml, bondisands.co.uk -
Lightweight but high-factor SPF meant to protect against UVA and UVB rays as well as hydrate the skin for up to 72 hours.
Contains vitamin E, an antioxidant, to defend against pollution.
Water-resistant up to four hours, fragrance-free and reef-friendly, so it doesn’t pollute when swimming in the sea.
Left my skin soft and smooth. A fab all-rounder.
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Luxury
- Clarins Sun Care Body Gel-In-Oil UVA/B 30, £22, 150ml, clarins.co.uk -
Silky gel-to-oil to protect against sun damage and moisturise at once.
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Light, invisible formula absorbs well on wet and dry skin alike, giving full protection even when applied straight after the pool or sea.
Botanical extracts keep skin hydrated. Good, but there are similar products on the market for less.
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