There ’ s more to keeping fit than hours of thankless hours in a lifeless , nondescript gym entirely lacking in character and full of egotistical “ muscle men ” looking to exert their dominance over some heafty blocks of metal .

Instead , how about trying a fitness class in the great outdoors , using nature as your gym equipment and the fresh air and great company as your motivation . Outdoor fitness classes have been gaining momentum as an attractive , egalitarian fitness alternative for all abilities , genres , shapes and sizes . As Maria-Luisa Meredith finds out , although punish the rewards far outweigh any negatives .

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