Tracey WileySeptember 20, 2017Comment

Just Move!

Tracey WileySeptember 20, 2017Comment

Let me start off by saying, I don't expect folks to go out and purchase plyo boxes. A park bench will work just fine. I know there are days when you don't feel like working out. Trust me, I get it. I use to have this crazy belief that if I didn't lift weights at a gym then I wasn't really working out. (That was a while ago, I've gotten my mind right) and if I couldn't make it there, then I would do nothing!

One of my favorite non-gym places to workout is the park. there are so many effective exercises you can do with a park bench. I personally like working out there, because it's a nice change of scenery, the fresh air and hello: its FREE. Not to mention I'm inspired by the people who are also out there working out. From the serious runner to the lady power walking. Everyone is getting fit. I'm a firm believer of surrounding yourself with inspiring, motivated people.. especially when you don't feel that inspired. I want you to throw on some gym clothes, drive to the park and start walking. You never know, the lady speed walking next to you with a stick might inspire you to turn that walk into a run.

If you're feeling like you can do a little more. Try out my quick park workout below

Start off with a quick jog or power walk, around the park to warm up. one lap will do

Find a bench. The park that I go to has a few benches around a walking track. If your park is sent up this way GREAT. If not, no worries I got you. Ok, this is how it's going down

Let's start with a little upper body

Run (or power walk, if you're not quite ready for a run) a lap to warm up, find a bench and stretch it out
The first exercise you will do is 10 bench push-ups then superset that with 15 bench dips
SPRINT to the next bench. If there isn't a bench around, set your timer on your watch and SPRINT for 20 seconds
return to bench and repeat 3 times

The next set of exercises works those legs!