Now that it’s warming up, it’s time to get out and get fit. Gyms aren’t the only place to challenge your mind and body. Getting outside on a track, trail or hitting a local park can give you a new burst of energy and challenge your body!
I’m Don Chao, Atlanta-based personal trainer and founder of Extreme Rush Apparel, an elite fitness apparel company located in Alpharetta. Because I think getting outside can give you a much-needed boost, I’ve created list of local places to check out for a good workout location and to enjoy some beautiful scenery. Take advantage of steps, bars, hills and other fixtures that can enhance your workout!
Parks
Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- North Park (13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta)
- Wills Park (11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta)
- Rock Mill Park (3100 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta)
Trails
- Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway (Access Points: YMCA at Preston Ridge Road or North Point Parkway or Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta)
- Chattahoochee Nature Center Trail (Chattahoochee Nature Center at Willeo Road, Roswell, GA)
- Webb Bridge Park (4780 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta)
Here is a 20-minute workout to try:
Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- 10 burpees
- 10 prisoner squats
- 10 push-ups
- 20 split jumps
- 30 bicycle crunches
*do as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes
*rest after each round if needed
Fitness should be a part of your everyday life. It shouldn’t be a chore. Find ways to challenge yourself physically and mentally and avoid plateaus by switching up your location, workout and make sure you’re always wearing the best apparel! Feeling motivated? Ok, now go! Get outside and get moving!
