We've moved the clocks ahead, and daylight is hanging around longer, so why stay in the dark gym or our dreary living room? It's finally lovely outside, time to find some exercises outdoors that can put a spring in our step!
*Warm up. Start off with 5 to 10 minutes of walking, light jogging, jumping jacks or jumping rope. Then perform the following series of exercises all the way through and, if you’re up for more, repeat two to three times.
*Push-up combo. Do 10 push-ups with your hands on a wall or tree, then 10 with your hands on a bench, then 10 with your hands on the ground.
*Jumping jacks or jump rope. Go for 1 minute.
*Walking lunges. Start standing tall and then lunge forward with your right leg until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Bring your left leg up as you stand tall and then repeat on the opposite leg. Do 10 reps with each leg.
*Planks. Rest your forearms on the ground (do this up on your hands if it's too hard) and lift up on your toes so that your body is parallel to the ground. Elevate one leg up behind you for 30 seconds, then switch legs for another 30 seconds.
*Mountain climbers. Crouch down with your hands on the ground in front of you. Extend one leg back and place one knee in toward the chest, then quickly switch. Repeat for 10 reps each side.
*Standing side crunches. Stand with your hands clasped behind your head, elbows pointing out to the sides. Bring your left knee up and your left elbow down so that they meet at waist level. Return to the starting position and quickly repeat on the right side. Alternate for a total of 20 reps.
*Jogging, running, jumping jacks or jump rope. Go for 1 minutes.
*Sitting V-crunches. Sit on the edge of a bench and grab the back of the seat with both hands. Lean back at a 45-degree angle and extend your legs out in front of you. Then bring your knees into the chest for 20 reps. (No bench? Start by sitting on the ground and placing your hands behind your butt.)
*Power walking, jogging, running, jumping jacks or jump rope. Go for 1 minutes. *Cool down. Walk slowly for 5 minutes. Then stretch your entire body. Place an emphasis on calm yoga-style breathing while you enjoy being outside!
Source: MSNBC Health
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