3 Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

When you can’t get to the gym, try these moves

Over head Lunges

Overhead Lunge

This lunge variation engages ab and back muscles.

Stand with feet together. Lift arms toward ceiling, with palms facing each other. Step forward with left foot until left thigh is parallel with floor. Pause, then push back up to starting position. Do 8 to 12 times, then switch sides. Aim to do 2 to 3 sets.

Triangle Push-Up

This push-up variation targets triceps.

Place hands on floor. Put index fingers and thumbs together to form a triangle. To make the move easier, place hands on a sturdy table that’s 2½ feet high. Balance on toes. Bend elbows, and lower chest toward floor. Pause, then push back up to starting position. Do 8 to 12 times. Aim to do 2 to 3 sets.

Burpee Jump-Up

This burpee variation adds a challenge.

  1. Stand with feet together. Squat down to floor, and place hands in front of feet.
  2. Jump feet back to push-up position. Pause, then jump feet forward to return to squat position.
  3. Stand and jump up, lifting arms overhead. Land with knees slightly bent. Do 8 to 12 times. Aim to do 2 to 3 sets.