Health and fitness was an important part of early modern naturism. Most naturist gatherings had a significant element of physical fitness built into the daily group activities. Recently with the impact on negative body image organized fitness has become less of a feature in naturist communities. Naturist magazines like Sunshine and Health and H & E – Health and Efficiency had content with a focus on the health benefits of naturism.
History of naturist fitness
The Fitspo industry of the 2000s created some negativity related to body image that is not inline with naturist body acceptance. 1‘Fitspo’ Is Not Your Friend Some naturists have rediscovered how to work out naked like a naturist. They choose workout like naturists did in the past and reclaim the holistic fitness element of naturism.
Working out or doing a fitness routine without clothes can be a pleasant experience. The clothes free (naked) fitness trend may not be a new thing.29 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Naked At Home. It is more of a return to earlier times when athletic activity was always done without clothes.
Naked fitness mainstream
The difference now is working out without is beginning to move into the mainstream. Some in the contemporary fitness and workout movement have seen the benefits workouts and physical fitness activity without clothing. 35 IDEAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISING NAKED
What we’re trying to say is; do we need all this high tech gear. What if we told you that you can have an extremely effective workout wearing only your birthday suit? 45 IDEAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISING NAKED
Some identified benefits include:
- Noticing how your body works while working out – Without clothes you can watch your body work and see how effectively you are targeting muscles.
- Learning to feel comfortable in your own skin – comfort with your body and its shape can be an inspiring factor in the pursuit of fitness.
- Letting your skin breathe – No clinging clothing or fashion faux pas, just let the sweat evaporate.
- Freedom of movement – clothing even lightweight clothing can be restrictive working out with clothing allows greater freedom of movement. 55 IDEAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISING NAKED 69 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Naked At Home
There are a few naked group fitness/workout programs usually led by men for men 7NKD Training Despite or because here few opportunities for at fitness facilities, naturists and others comfortable with clothes free workouts are doing their fitness programs without the encumbrance of clothing.
If you aren’t ready or into naked group fitness there are several advantages to working out naked at home. You don’t need to worry about comparing yourself to others or worrying about others watching you. No need to get dressed and drive or travel to a gym. Along with this less laundry helps the environment and is eco- friendly a core principle of naturism. 8Fifty Shades Of Sweat: 10 Enticing Reasons To Exercise Naked
When working out at home in private if that is your only option here are a few tips. 99 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Naked At Home
- Secure your privacy – be sure to draw the curtains if you can be viewed from outside your home. The only exception to this might be in the U.K.
- Have the right equipment – workout equipment doesn’t have to be expensive or even store bought but you want to have what you need to make your workout enjoyable.
- Don’t hesitate to wear any needed support gear.
One of the best feelings when working out naked is sweating all the bad energy and toxins out of your body. Most of the time when we sweat it gets soaked up with the clothes we wear. Try working out naked and you will enjoy the sweat running down your body naturally, to keep you cool.
Naturist fitness instructors
Fitness instructors who are also naturists offer opportunities to pursue naturist fitness online.
Listen to our interview with Jool a naked group fitness trainer in the U.K.
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