Why You Should Stop Going to the Gym

Try the Mother Nature health plan. [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Presented By Swimming is a fantastic [all-body workout](. Photo by Teaghan Skulszki. First, let me make one thing clear: I'm not giving any of us permission to stop moving. Strength training, cardio work, and mobility exercises are all incredibly important, and there's no way around that. But... the gym, with its kettlebells and medieval-looking machines, isn't the only place to put in this work, and this week Travel Editor Krista Simmons makes [the case for joining the health club of the great outdoors](. Working out in nature can be more enjoyable, more relaxing, and more generally rewarding than sweating it out on a treadmill. And while we don't actually recommend that you burn your gym membership card (cold, wet winter weather is on its way, after all), we do suggest that you head outside and take a dip, get some steps in, or even just spend some time tending your garden while the weather's still nice. It's all good for the body and soul. Read on for more of Krista's tips on [working out with Mother Nature](. —Nicole Clausing, newsletter editor The Best Thing You Could Do for Your Health Is Quit the Gym—Here's What to Do Instead Replacing the gym with intuitive movement can provide for a more sustainable fitness routine. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( From Baja to Hawaii, These Are Our Favorite Coastal Retreats Whether you’re there for the sand or the surf, these are the best coastal getaways in the West. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( Immerse Yourself in Nature at These Camps, Lodges, and Hotels Experience the great outdoors in pure luxury. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Order Now: The Sunset Fall Subscription Box! Here's a handy rule of thumb: As the days get shorter, so does our supply of Sunset [Fall Subscription Boxes.]( Packed with wonderful, useful products from around the West—all curated by Sunset editors—it's a great way to make the most of refreshingly cool days and increasingly cozy evenings this coming season. [Holy Pumpkin Spice, I Want One!](   Here's Where to Eat in the West Right Now Can’t-miss restaurants from Alaska to Baja. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( These 6 Wellness Resorts Are the Ultimate Way to Reset Unwind at these spots. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( 4 Stylish Ways to Earthquake-Proof Your Home's Design These tiny tweaks can give you peace of mind. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( These City Hotels Are the Epitome of Cool When you want to stay right in the heart of the urban action, choose one of these winning downtown hotels. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](   [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( Copyright 2024 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.