Try this easy to follow outdoor workout: Take your workout outside!
- Walk the block, the yard, a trail or any other outdoor venue-5 min to serve as a warm up
- Go to the curb or step and do step-ups, alternating the lead foot- 3×10
- Find a tree for wall push-ups-3×10
- Heavy rocks or flower pots serve as added weight-try holding it and doing air squats -3×10
- Use a park bench or ledge for tricep dips-3×10
- Tree branches, monkey bars or outdoor “handles” serve as points for inverted rows-3×10
- Use a fence row, sidewalk, or trail to alternate lunges 3×10
- Finally, sit on the grass for some good ol’ fashion crunches-3×10
Summer workouts can be a nice change of pace from the gym. Enjoy the benefits of being outside and being active at the same time!