I'm interested in adding some outdoor activities like hiking or mountain biking to my exercise regiment.
I work out at the gym several times a week doing cardio and weight lifting, but find myself lethargic and lazy otherwise.
What are some good outdoor activities I can add to evenings after work or on Saturday and Sundays?
FYI, I'm hesitant to jump fully into something that requires purchasing expensive gear off the bat. I can afford it but don't want to do so before deciding a new activity is something I actually enjoy.
I welcome any advice, personal stories, and/or recommendations on how to get started in taking on a new outdoor activity.
Depends on where you live and how close the mountains are, but day hikes are free. Take your backpack and gym water bottle, multitool if you have one and you are all set.
I live in Austin, so finding hiking trails shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for response!
>foot-wide gap in your bug netting
>>922879
That's not bug netting fucktard. That's windshield
>>922867
If you're in Austin there are a lot of nice places to hike. I would also suggest kayaking since it's pretty warm out most of the year and there are plenty of places to do it.
I love going for a nice peaceful kayak trip after work, it's super relaxing.
>>922859
>I'm hesitant to jump fully
>>923104
That's a great idea that I hadn't considered. I'll probably want some lessons as I've never tried it out before. However it looks like it's pretty easy to find those as well.
>>923105
Pic related.
>>922859
>The path of god: Only in the leap from the lion's head will he prove his worth
If a hiking trail is "Out & Back" and listed at say 3.9 miles, does that mean it is really a 7.8 mile hike?
Hiking is pretty cool, just take some friends with you.
2 day hike is pretty decent for newbies, just hike about 7-10 miles, make a camp and fire and just chill out, belive me, thats the best part about hiking, when u are tired just chill next to fire with friends.
>>922859
Try rock climbing.