leading foot each time.
9. V-crunches
- Sit on the end of the bench with your hands gripping the edge of the seat.
- Start with your legs outstretched at a 45-degree angle, then pull them in toward your chest, bending your knees.
10. Chair Dips
- Sit on a chair and place your hands on either side of your hips. Slide butt forward off the bench, using hands as support. Straighten your legs and plant your heels firmly on the ground.
- Engage triceps, bend elbows, and lower down until upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- Push through the palms of your hands and return to starting position. Keep your lower back close to the chair throughout the movement.
11. Bench Decline Pushup
- Stand facing away from a park bench. Place hands on the ground and feet on the bench.
- Walk hands forward until they’re aligned under shoulders and legs are fully extended.
- Lower your chest to the ground and do a push-up.
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12. Kick Cycle With Step Up
- Stand facing toward a step or flat rock. Step up with your left foot and lift your right leg directly behind you. Step down, switch sides, and repeat.
- Step up on your left foot and raise your right leg diagonally behind you. Step down, switch sides, and repeat.
- Step up on your left foot and kick your right foot out to the side. Step down, switch sides, and repeat.
13. Back Lunge
- Stand about one foot from the bench facing away from it.
- Rest the top of your left foot on the seat of the bench.
- Place your hands on your hips and slowly bend your right knee until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Take a breath and press into your standing heel to rise back up. Alternate legs.
14. Free Throws
- Shoot free throws on a basketball court for 10 – 15 minutes.
15. Mountain Climbers
- Place your hands on a bench and extend your legs backward.
- Alternate lifting your knees to your elbows.
Why It’s Great To Exercise Outside
Research shows that exercising outside enhances the benefits of your workout. Being in nature has been shown to improve circulation, improve your mood, and release tension.
Many experts also say that you’re more likely to stick to an exercise routine when it’s done outside.
Another potential benefit is that if you work out in the morning, it sets the tone for the rest of your day. One study found that people who started their day outdoors were able to concentrate better.
Now that the warmer months are here, it’s an excellent time to switch up your exercise routine. It also doesn’t hurt that being outside has some added benefits. While there are a lot of exercises to choose from, make sure you’re choosing the ones that work best for you and your health. If you have any doubts, talk to your doctor.