Move Into the Light: 7 Reasons to Train Outdoors

Step out of the gym cave and into the sunlight — literally. This primal outdoor workout is all about reconnecting with the elements, waking up your inner beast, and enjoying the ridiculously underrated magic of the sun.

We’ll be moving through a simple but spicy circuit of bodyweight drills: think crawling, squatting, pushing, pulling, jumping, and maybe the occasional “why did I agree to this?” grin. All fitness levels are welcome — we scale, modify, and celebrate every rep.

### Why Train Outside?

Here’s the full spread of benefits, from primal biology to modern science, with a side of playful truth, and a dash of fun:

• 1. Sunlight = Free Hormone Optimization:
  Sun exposure helps regulate hormones (testosterone, etc), supports vitamin D production, and kicks your vitality up a notch. Your inner paleolithic DNA says thank you.
• 2. Better Sleep:
  Morning and midday sunlight anchor circadian rhythms, helping you feel awake when you should and ready to crash (the good kind) at night.
• 3. Stress ↓ / Mood ↑:
  Sunlight increases serotonin. Movement increases endorphins. Combined? You basically become a walking, flexing good-vibes machine.
• 4. Immune System Power-Up:
  Fresh air + movement + sunlight = a triple combo your mitochondria would 100% swipe right on.
• 5. Fresh Air Beats a Stuffy Gym Any Day
  Boosts oxygen intake, which improves endurance and mental clarity
• 6. Better Functional Strength & Balance
  Uneven terrain = micro-adjustments = stronger stabilizers.
  Grass, dirt, sand, slopes — your muscles get a full 3D upgrade.
  Gyms are linear. Nature is spicy.
• 7. You Just Feel Better: Social Workouts Feel More Fun & Less Awkward
  People smile more outdoors.
  People bond more outdoors.

### Who It’s For

Anyone craving a workout that’s fun, functional, and instinctively human — no machines, no mirrors, no nonsense.

• Meet at 9:30 am by the Infinity Tree at Shorebird Park. (Check the event photo and map. If you’re lost in the wild, call or text 415-830-3274.)
• Guided warm-up to wake up the body and dial into the day.
• Primal movement session – full-body interval workout that we design as a group.
• Wind down to ease into the rest of your day revitalized and energized!

We’ll finish up around 11 am, then optionally hop in the bay for a quick cooldown and swim.

Bring water, an open mind, and a willingness to move in new ways.

Let’s move together, grow together, and have some serious fun. Hope to see you there!