Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Get Outside and Workout!

Spring is finally upon us! If your staring longingly out the window while jogging on your treadmill, try some of these exercises to get you out in the sun.
Workouts to do outside:

Tree Pull Ups:
-Find a tree branch and do as many pull ups as you can in 60 seconds. To challenge yourself do a push-up between each set of pull ups. Targets quads, biceps, shoulders and back.
Three Part Park Bench Push Ups:

-Put your feet on the park bench and your hands on the ground. Do 10 push ups.Then reverse the position and do ten push ups that way. Then do 10 push ups on the ground. Targets chest and shoulders.
Calf Hops:
-Stand under a tree and put your hands above your head. Jump up and touch the tree at the highest point staying at your toes the whole time. Do it for 60 seconds. Targets calves.
Park Bench Step Ups:
-Keeping your right foot on the bench, step up and down with your left foot, brining your leg to your chest. Then  keep your left foot on a bench and do the same thing with your right foot. Repeat the set 20 times. Targets abs and arms.
Try these exercises and you can improve your body and your tan!
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/motivation/get-started/best-outdoor-workout/#page=2