Get Fit & Hit the Hills

Is it sunny outside?  Perhaps a light breeze is kicking in?  Today's the day: skip the indoor workout and make the great outdoors your gym.  Try using one of nature's built-in exercise tools: hills.  Run or bike to a good/steep hill in your town (there are some by Young Patriot's Park in Riverview), take a nice swig of water, and get ready for this butt-blasting routine.

Begin at the bottom of the hill:

• Walking Lunges (to the top)
• 10 Push-Ups (at the top)
• Run Back to the Bottom
• 30 Crunches (at the bottom)
• Side Lunge w/ Squat (to the top)
• 1 min Plank (at top)
• Run Back to the Bottom
• 10 Push-Ups (at the bottom)
• Side Lunge w/ Squat (to the top - opposite side as first one)
• 1 min Plank (at top)
• Run Back to the Bottom
• 10 Squat Jumps (at bottom)
• Walking Lunges (to the top)
• 30 Crunches (at the top)
• Run Back to the Bottom
• 10 Push-Ups (at the bottom)

DONE!  If your legs aren't on fire - do it again!  Make sure to stay hydrated, taking sips of water between exercises.  Cool down with a nice run or bike home and give yourself a pat on the back for staying fit!


Tip: Do not forget to wear sunscreen!  It is so easy to get sunburnt while exercising outdoors (and who wants a tank and shorts tan line anyways?).  Use at least 15 SPF (depending on how long you'll be out) and wear a hat to block the sun from your eyes.


Jet Lag - Simple Plan ft. Natasha Bedingfield