Explore the great outdoors: How and where you can work up a sweat

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Can’t travel? No matter. It’s about time we explore our own backyard. Many of us lament that there’s not much we can do back home in terms of outdoor activities. No doubt we can’t compare to the likes of the Australian outback and the National Parks. But there’s actually a wide diversity of flora and fauna in our garden city if we would just give it a chance.

Did you know that Singapore has 350 parks and 4 nature reserves? And that our entire island is well-connected by an interlinked network called the Park Connector Network (PCN)? There’s plenty of designated green spaces where we can indulge in our favourite outdoor activities. Be it running, hiking, cycling or simply walking, find out where you can go to reap the therapeutic benefits of nature on the National Parks website. But before you head out, check out the safe distancing site for traffic at these locations.

Get far from the madding crowds in the malls. With no sign of the COVID-19 situation abating, there’s no better time to get out there and explore Singapore’s great outdoors. Here’s a list of our favourite outdoor activities you can engage in, as well as accompanying gear and accessories to work out safely and head out in style.

Run like the wind

Men's Running Shoe, Nike Free RN 5.0, S$110 (was S$159)

Men's Running Shoe, Nike Free RN 5.0, S$110 (was S$159). PHOTO: Nike
Men's Running Shoe, Nike Free RN 5.0, S$110 (was S$159). PHOTO: Nike

Men's Nike Training logo tank in black, S$22.23 (was S$37.05)

Nike Training logo tank in black, S$22.23 (was S$37.05). PHOTO: ASOS
Nike Training logo tank in black, S$22.23 (was S$37.05). PHOTO: ASOS

Women running shoe, Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36, S$159.90 (was S$199)

Women running shoe, Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36, S$159.90 (was S$199). PHOTO: Nike
Women running shoe, Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36, S$159.90 (was S$199). PHOTO: Nike

Lorna Jane The One sports bra, S$112.99

Maximum support for high impact workouts.

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Lorna Jane The One sports bra, S$112.99. PHOTO: Lorna Jane
Lorna Jane The One sports bra, S$112.99. PHOTO: Lorna Jane

Let’s hike

Men's Timberland RipGorge mid boots in green, S$138.99 (was S$203.99)

Timberland RipGorge mid boots in green, S$138.99 (was S$203.99). PHOTO: ASOS
Timberland RipGorge mid boots in green, S$138.99 (was S$203.99). PHOTO: ASOS

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot, S$139.59

Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot, S$139.59. PHOTO: Amazon
Columbia Women's Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Hiking Boot, S$139.59. PHOTO: Amazon

Women's Red Wing 8inch classic moccasin toe boot, S$332.37 (was S$553.96)

Red Wing 8inch classic moccasin toe boot, S$332.37 (wasS$553.96). PHOTO: ASOS
Red Wing 8inch classic moccasin toe boot, S$332.37 (wasS$553.96). PHOTO: ASOS

adidas Originals Bellista mini backpack, S$30.11 (was S$46.32)

adidas Originals Bellista mini backpack, S$30.11 (was S$46.32). PHOTO: ASOS
adidas Originals Bellista mini backpack, S$30.11 (was S$46.32). PHOTO: ASOS

Boss Athleisure cap in red, S$37.99 (was S$53.99)

Boss Athleisure cap in red, S$37.99 (was S$53.99). PHOTO: ASOS
Boss Athleisure cap in red, S$37.99 (was S$53.99). PHOTO: ASOS

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If you love cycling

Men's Bicycle Pants, Coolmax, padded, S$39.12

Men's Bicycle Pants, Coolmax, padded, S$39.12. PHOTO:  Amazon
Men's Bicycle Pants, Coolmax, padded, S$39.12. PHOTO: Amazon

Lorna Jane Raceway short tight, S$71 (was S$88.99)

Lorna Jane Raceway short tight, S$71 (was S$88.99). PHOTO: Lorna Jane
Lorna Jane Raceway short tight, S$71 (was S$88.99). PHOTO: Lorna Jane

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