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  Exercising outdoors can be a refreshing break from the stale air of a gym. Taking your workout outside in the sunshine and fresh air is invigorating. Theraband exercises are a good choice for outdoor exercise for a number of reasons. Therabands are lightweight resistance bands. They are portable, convenient and they don't take up much space as you travel around. There are many outdoor exercises you can do with Therabands.
  
  

Arms

• Arm exercises are typically separated into those that work the biceps at the front of the arm, and those that work the triceps in the back of the arm. With a Theraband you can do standing bicep curls by standing on the band with your arms down straight and palms up, legs shoulder-width apart. Slowly curl the handles of the Theraband up to your shoulders. Lower and repeat for 8 to 10 reps.
  
  For triceps, remain standing on the band and keep your palms facing forward. Bend your knees and waist so that your body is almost at a 90 degree angle. Your arms are bent at 90 degrees and are close to your body. Slowly straighten your arms behind you until they are straight and your tricep is flexed. Return to the starting position and complete 8 to 10 repetitions.
  
  

Chest

• To work your chest outdoors with a Theraband, wrap the band around a tree, then grab the handles with your back facing the tree. Your palms should be facing down and your arms bent horizontally at 90 degrees. Bend your knees slightly, then slowly press the band out to the front until your arms are extended. Return to the starting position and repeat for 8 to 10 repetitions.
  
  

Shoulders

• To work your shoulders outdoors with the Theraband, stand on the band on the grass or a paved surface. The wider your stance, the more resistance you will feel, so set your feet at a comfortable level for you. With your palms facing up, press the handles up over your head toward the sky in a smooth, even motion. Repeat for 8 to 10 repetitions.
  
  

Abs

• Abdominals can be tricky to work with resistance bands, but being outside will help make it easy. Simply wrap the band around a small tree and sit with your back to the tree. Grab the handles and hold them up by your shoulders. Slowly lie back, careful not to hit your head on the tree, then curl your torso up against the resistance. Perform as many reps as is comfortable for you.
  
  

Back

• Rowing motions work many different back muscles, and that is precisely what you will want to do with the Theraband. Bend your knees and stagger your feet so one is in front of the other. Stand on the Theraband with your front foot, then cross the bands in front of you. Slowly pull the bands to your rib cage in a rowing motion. Repeat until your back muscles feel fatigued.
  
  

Legs

• Performing squats outdoors with the Theraband is a good way to keep your legs strong and fit. Stand on the band with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the handles with your palms up, resting on top of your shoulders. Keep your back straight and squat down until your thighs are parallel with the ground. Repeat until your legs are burning, about 10 to 15 repetitions.