Best summer outdoor fitness activities

The beautiful weather of summer makes it easy to want to get outside and stay active. You no longer have to rely on the gym, nature provides some of the best fitness equipment around. Get ready to breathe in the fresh air and start breaking a sweat for a natural immunity booster among many other health benefits. Here are some of the best summer outdoor fitness activities for you to try out before the weather starts to get cool and crisp:

Walking/running on the beach
There is something very different about walking on a sidewalk or a treadmill and walking on the beach. Not only does the soft, warm sand feel great squishing between your toes, your body is also benefiting greatly. Walking or running on sand requires a much greater effort than walking on a flat surface. Your tendons and muscles have to work harder with each step. Your feet sink in and it takes more energy to lift it out to take another step. This summer exercise is also great for your joints – acting as a natural cushion each time you walk or run.

Paddleboarding
If you're lucky enough to be near a body of water sometime this summer, you may want to try out the latest fitness craze: paddleboarding. Participants stand or kneel on a paddleboard and use a paddle to push themselves along on the water. It offers an amazing full body workout, and is especially good for toning your arms, back, biceps and shoulders.

Water skiing
This fun summer sport requires a unique distribution of force throughout the body. You use a variety of muscle groups to maintain a stable and upright position. It's a great upper body workout and even works on your endurance so you can sustain long periods of concentration.

Frisbee
Whether you're playing on a beach or a park, Frisbee is a great way to stay active and tone your arms. Get a group of friends together and try your hand at Frisbee golf, where you have to throw the​ disc in certain baskets in a set amount of throws, much like golf.

Swimming
Swimming is probably the most popular summer activity out there. Hop in a pool, lake or ocean and get your arms and legs moving to burn calories and work on your endurance. Swim laps or play fun pool games and you'll be slimming your waist without even knowing it.