Backyard Workout
- nakedartisan
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 11, 2025
Whenever the weather is nice and hot, I like to get my day going with some light cardio. Lately I’ve been keeping my workouts at home starting first thing in the morning. The temperature is more comfortable and it's a nice way to greet the sun. Another reason I enjoy early mornings is the absence of noise from the outside world. It’s quiet peaceful and feels like I have the whole neighborhood to myself!
I usually get myself out of bed around 6:10 A.M. or so then make my way downstairs for a fresh glass of water. I skip on food because that could make me feel heavy. Water is all I need to get my juices flowing. Along with a nice stretch, water is like oil to the Tin Man; refreshing! Once I'm loose and hydrated, I head to the backyard and get started!
Because it's light cardio, I do not try to exhaust or exert myself too much. I like to feel my workouts and would go a little harder on some days. When I get a good sweat going, that's when I know it's working! Every movement of my muscles feels like a micro massage. I get into the groove and my workouts become a form of physical therapy. They energize the trifecta; mind, body, and spirit.
In addition to sharing my morning routine, I also made these cool animated gifs for each workout. They're just as much fun to make as they are to see! 😎
