Most people prefer to exercise outdoors. The fresh air, the sun, and nature all add a nice element to your exercise. But often, that “nature” likes to stick around when you go back to your car and home in the form of muddy footprints or clothes. Have you ever lifted up the mats in your car during cleaning time and seen this filth of muddy footprints, long-ago spills and other “experiences” that have accumulated there? Just as the carpet in your home gathers dust, dirt, liquid spills, and other nasty substances, the ones in your vehicle may gather even more, especially for those who have an active lifestyle.
There is so much you can do to get in better shape and stay healthy outdoors that no one should give it up just because it often results in a dirtier experience. Some of the highlights could be:
- Outdoor basketball
- Extreme soccer
- Golf
- Beach games
- Volleyball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Track and field
- Horseback riding
- Gardening
- A walk in the woods/hike in the mountains
- Picnics
For the kids:
- Playing at the park
- Painting
- Sidewalk chalk
- Arts and crafts
- League games
So how can you keep your active outdoor lifestyle without ruining your car? Cut down on interior vacuuming and impress your friends and dates even more by using all weather car floor mats. Mud builds up on sports cleats more than one may realize. Those who participate in anything from ultimate Frisbee to golf may fail to see or acknowledge the green and brown grime that stays on the bottom of shoes. That muck is then transferred to the inside of the car. These all weather floor mats collect grime that comes from spills and shoes. They are protected against all weather conditions because of their rubber material that stands firm against liquids. Water simply collects, but does not absorb into the mat or carpet underneath. This is an effective way to keep your car looking new and to keep you feeling great about it at the same time!
It is also wise to keep some plastic garbage or grocery bags in the car in case your shoes or clothes get really dirty. You can wrap them up and keep the mess away from your carpets and seats. It would be helpful to keep a change of clothes such as some gym shorts in the car and possibly another pair of shoes in a gym bag so you can swap dirty for clean and be on your way. A towel is also useful to keep around in the same bag.
If you know you are heading out for some great fitness experiments in the woods or mountains planning ahead and making sure that you can leave nature where it belongs will make both experience and the return home enjoyable. Don’t feel like you need to stay inside just because of some dirt–get out and be adventurous and stay active and healthy!








