Outdoor Best Friend Workouts For When It Finally Starts to Get Warm

Looking for warm-weather activities? We partnered with Nordstrom to pick out three BFF workouts, plus highlight what to wear.

Spring is the perfect time to reactivate your squad fitness goals. It’s warm outside, so why would you want to spend your precious daylight hours socializing inside some dimly lit restaurant? Say no to the boozy brunch temptation; instead, meet your BFF for a run around the park or to go on a bike ride. Up ahead, our three favorite warm-weather twosome activities, plus the activewear you need for each activity.

Try running together outside

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Lace up your Nikes, grab your sunglasses, and head outside for a run with your BFF. Set a route beforehand if you have a mileage goal in mind, or pick a new neighborhood and make the focus of the run about exploring new areas of interest. Not sure what to wear? Sweat-wicking gear will help you both stay cool.

Go for a bike ride

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Depending on where you live, your city might have sectioned off space on the road for bikes, so do some research before you put the pedal to the road — it helps keep things relaxed if you’re in a bike lane and don’t have to compete with traffic. What do you wear for biking? Long tights will work well because they can increase blood flow as you start pedaling, and a low-impact sports bra will hold you in place. Keep in mind that when you’re on the bike path, you’ll most likely ride in a single file line, but it’s still enjoyable to take in the ride together.

Sign up for outdoor yoga

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Now that it’s getting warm, take your yoga practice outdoors. See if your local studio offers any outdoor (or rooftop!) sessions, or check out your neighborhood park or community center, as they may frequently host outdoor yoga classes. Bring your affinity for fashion to class and start with a leather-looking sports bra and matching tights. While you and your BFF will most likely be silent in class, you can always give her a knowing look when you’re holding tough poses.