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7 Reasons to Get Outdoors

It's time to step off the treadmill and get into nature to squeeze in a little exercise.

7. Make the Swap
Article by Allison Barnes

7. Make the Swap

If you’re not already motivated to swap the gym for open air, consider this: You can burn up to 30% more calories doing the same physical activities outdoors rather than indoors. Enough said.

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