Top 5 Exercises Requiring No Equipment
Published:Want to achieve a toned physique without spending hundreds on equipment or gym memberships? Do the activities contained within our Top 5 Exercises Requiring No Equipment and you will get fit fast and feel great!
1) High Intensity Running
- Burns between 750-1100 calories per hour (7.5mph)
- Builds speed, power, agility and cardiovascular fitness
- Targets many major muscle groups
- Reduces "bad" LDL cholesterol
- Increases maximum aerobic capacity
2) Push Ups
- Targets the muscles of the chest, arms, and shoulders
- Helps tighten abdominals and tone
- Improves balance
- Many variations which can work additional muscle groups
- Improves posture
3) Jumping Jacks
- Also known as the Star Jump in the UK
- A type of muscular and aerobic conditioning known as plyometrics
- Effective aerobic and strength-building exercise
- Builds cardiovascular strength and muscular response for speed of movement
- Improve your power production, strengthen bones and help with weight loss!
4) Planks
- Best exercise for getting a 6-pack!
- Maintains the stability of the core muscles
- Three-dimensional activation, from hip to shoulder
- Strengthens back and helps reduce back pain
- Work the abs isometrically
5) Crunches
- Primarily works the rectus abdominis muscle and obliques
- Good isolation exercise for the abdominals
- Increase intensity by performing them at an angle
- Great way to eliminate love handles
- Can perform them anywhere you’re comfortable laying down!
