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5 Outdoor Workouts You Must Do in Kansas City This Summer
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When the sunny skies of Kansas City inspire you to take your workouts outside, it's time to update your fitness schedule. We partnered with Nike to help you find fun outdoor spots where you can get your sweat on.
Changing up your fitness routine is always recommended regardless of where you live – it's a great way to avoid the dreaded plateau – but if you happen to call Kansas City home (either side of the state line) you're in luck, because there are a plethora or parks and programs being offered outside. From paddleboard yoga to trail running, here are five nongym adventures you should start taking advantage of right now.
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Trail Runs at Shawnee Mission Park
Lace up your running shoes and check out the jogging trails at Shawnee Mission Park, where you'll find nearly 20 miles of terrain that wind through the woods and down to a lake. There, you can feed the ducks or dip your feet in to cool off.
Hike Parkville Nature Sanctuary
You'll be surrounded by lush greenery as you traverse this forested land's trail system, located just 10 miles out of Kansas City in Missouri.
Stand-Up Paddle-Board Yoga
Meet at Lone Star Lake in Lawrence, KS, for an idyllic session of yoga practice taught by Piddle Paddle. The class includes 15 minutes of paddleboarding and at least 60 minutes of yoga (your board will be anchored in the water).
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Outdoor Boot Camp in Leawood
Looking for a commitment? Blue Valley Adventure Boot Camp offers a four-week outdoor fitness series that comes with a trio of programs, including fitness instruction, nutritional guidance, and motivational tips. Offered in one-hour sessions, each class is held outdoors and will challenge you to do everything from sprint drills to obstacles courses and, of course, burpees.
Hiking Yoga
Gather at KC's Liberty Memorial and join other like-minded yogis for a trek around the city, where a Hiking Yoga certified instructor will prompt you to take frequent stops and get into challenging poses.
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