Indoor VS outdoor exercise

Indoor exercise

Pro: A stable environment facilitates a regular exercise routine.

When you exercise indoors it’s easy to get into a regular routine. There’s never a problem if the weather is too hot, cold, rainy, or otherwise. The workout doesn’t rely on other outside factors like the time of day, where you are, or other things.

Pro: Working out with others is motivating and a great family activity

Working out in a gym or with family members at home offers the benefit of interacting with others. Having others exercising right next to you can really boost your effort and performance, thereby giving you greater results in a shorter time.

Pro: An equipment workout is easier to control and modify

When you work out on a piece of cardiovascular equipment, it is easier to make specific changes in your workout and to measure your progress. For example, when working our on a treadmill you can gradually increase incline, or speed to push yourself to increase your fitness level

Con: Home workouts can be distracting

For workouts in the home, there may be too many distractions for a productive routine. Things like the telephone, neighbors, mail, pets and children can all put a damper on the most well-intentioned program.

Outdoor exercise

Pro: Being outside is pleasurable

When you exercise outdoors, you can enjoy the beauty of nature. You’ll see and hear the birds. Your senses will get drawn into the surroundings as you experience the air, sounds, smells, textures and sights.

Pro: If you don’t want to socialize during your workout, it’s easiest to avoid outside

You’ll see other people especially if you exercise in the same place and at the same time every day, but you can always pass by without interacting. It’s easier to escape another person outside.

Con: Weather and physical obstacles provide a good excuse to stay home

When you exercise outside you must deal with weather changes, which means you must be highly motivated to do your routine daily without the interest and push from others. Pavement and footing isn’t always flat and stable so if you’re prone to ankle problems you’ll have to really watch it.