Men's Health Australia

PUMP UP FOR BBQ SEASON

WHATEVER YOUR DAILY routine, chances are you spend too much of your day indoors. In fact, most estimates suggest we spend roughly 90 per cent of our time within four walls. And this dearth of fresh air, green space and sunlight has an impact – on our mood, motivation and overall wellbeing.

Okay, so you might not be able to drag your desk out into the back garden. But swapping the bright lights of your local leisure club for an open-air workout? That’s easily done. Besides, summer is coming. Make the most of it.

Contrary to what you might think, gym-free training needn’t mean foregoing muscle-building for a lighter effort. Using nothing more than a garden bench or two (or deckchairs, if you like) and a resistance band, your alfresco

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