Working Out Without A Gym - Part 2
In my first article on working out without a gym, I explained why it's important to exercise.
I also described some exercises you can do without any weights or equipment.
Here is a list of some more exercises you can with out a gym.
Remember to always warm up before you get started, and always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
1.
SQUAT FRONT KICKS.
There are a lot of fun to do, because you can start to gain flexibility as well.
It's fun to see how high you can get your kicks.
To perform squat front kicks, you keep your legs a little less than shoulder width a part.
You squat down and on your way up you pick up your left leg knee first and finish with extending that leg out into a front kick.
Place your leg back down and in one movement squat down again.
This time, coming up you pick up your right leg knee first and extend it out into a front kick.
You can time yourself and do this for a full minute.
A variation on this is, you can do squat kicks with kicking just your left leg for one minute.
Then do your right leg for one minute.
This is a beautiful exercise.
It is a core workout, and incorporates cardio, leg strength, as well as muscle endurance.
2.
JUMPING JACKS.
This is a tried and true exercise! They are also called 'star jumps'.
Most people are familiar with jumping jacks.
I'll describe them here.
In a standing position with your arms to your side and your feet together, you will jump up and place your feet apart.
At the same time, you will raise your arms to a clapping position above your head.
3.
TRICEP DIPS.
With this exercise, you might have to find something to use.
You can use either a bench, or a chair.
You may even be able to find a table to use.
You will use the edge of your chair/bench.
Facing away from the edge, you will place your hands palms down with your palms facing the back of your body.
Sitting on the edge, you will scoot off of the chair with your arms holding your body weight up.
Bending at the elbows, allow yourself to hold your body weight and lower your hips off of the chair.
Using your triceps (or back of arms) press through your palms and press your body weight back up.
These are tricep dips.
If you were to do all three of these exercises, you should get a pretty good all over body workout!
I also described some exercises you can do without any weights or equipment.
Here is a list of some more exercises you can with out a gym.
Remember to always warm up before you get started, and always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
1.
SQUAT FRONT KICKS.
There are a lot of fun to do, because you can start to gain flexibility as well.
It's fun to see how high you can get your kicks.
To perform squat front kicks, you keep your legs a little less than shoulder width a part.
You squat down and on your way up you pick up your left leg knee first and finish with extending that leg out into a front kick.
Place your leg back down and in one movement squat down again.
This time, coming up you pick up your right leg knee first and extend it out into a front kick.
You can time yourself and do this for a full minute.
A variation on this is, you can do squat kicks with kicking just your left leg for one minute.
Then do your right leg for one minute.
This is a beautiful exercise.
It is a core workout, and incorporates cardio, leg strength, as well as muscle endurance.
2.
JUMPING JACKS.
This is a tried and true exercise! They are also called 'star jumps'.
Most people are familiar with jumping jacks.
I'll describe them here.
In a standing position with your arms to your side and your feet together, you will jump up and place your feet apart.
At the same time, you will raise your arms to a clapping position above your head.
3.
TRICEP DIPS.
With this exercise, you might have to find something to use.
You can use either a bench, or a chair.
You may even be able to find a table to use.
You will use the edge of your chair/bench.
Facing away from the edge, you will place your hands palms down with your palms facing the back of your body.
Sitting on the edge, you will scoot off of the chair with your arms holding your body weight up.
Bending at the elbows, allow yourself to hold your body weight and lower your hips off of the chair.
Using your triceps (or back of arms) press through your palms and press your body weight back up.
These are tricep dips.
If you were to do all three of these exercises, you should get a pretty good all over body workout!
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