Forget CrossFit! This Summer it’s all about Grassfit – a fun fitness trend designed to improve both your physical health and that of your lawn. Developed in partnership with renowned fitness expert Sam Wood and garden care brand Scotts, Grassfit turns your backyard into a natural gym, offering an easy and enjoyable way to stay active – without the need for expensive equipment or memberships.
Sam Wood, known for his “28 by Sam Wood” fitness program, has collaborated with Scotts to create Grassfit, a holistic approach to fitness that gets you outdoors while promoting a lush lawn and mighty muscles.
This program focuses on simple, efficient workouts you can perform in your backyard, such as lawn lunges using bags of lawn food as weights. Or, quick HIIT routines while mowing the grass. Not only do these exercises improve your fitness, but they also contribute to the health of your lawn by encouraging activity on the grass, which helps with aeration. A true case of reaping what you mow!
With getting out in nature known to boost both mental and physical wellbeing Grassfit taps into that by combining exercise with the benefits of being outdoors. Studies suggest grounding yourself on grass can improve mental clarity and mood, making Grassfit the perfect fitness routine for those looking to improve their health and relax in the process. Plus, 80% of Australians enjoy the simple pleasure of walking barefoot on a lush lawnKeen to tighten your (gr)ass. Keen to figure out if the grass is greener with this trend? Try these five exercises below.
1. Lawn crawl
Crawl on the grass and don’t let your knees touch the ground
2. Lawn lunges
Take big steps with the back knee lunging down. Keep your balance and add some weight if you can.
3. Garden house battle
With your feet shoulder-width apart and bent knees, ripple the hose as fast as you can.
4. Power pushups
Keeping your body straight and strong with your hands on the grass, pump out as many push-ups as you can.
5. Grass shuttles
Run short, sharp sprints back and forth (throw in some obstacles if you like).
