Are you trying to figure out how to squeeze in a little exercise to your already busy day? All you need is 30 minutes! Would like to stretch your legs during your lunch break but don’t want to get a too sweaty? No sweat! (pun totally intended) Do you prefer walks in your hood over joint pounding runs or crowded gyms? Nothing wrong with that! You can still get a great workout from a brisk walk. You don’t have to do some big elaborate or formal routine to be fit. Walks are a wonderful way to add a little movement into your day and you can easily take it up a notch by throwing in a few strength training moves along the way. All you need is a path with a bench and wall/tree along the way for this do-pretty-much-anywhere routine.

So, let’s get to stepping! 🙂  Start with 5 minutes of walking to warm-up before jumping into the below strength exercises.*

UPPER BODY

Strengthen your upper body with these simple moves working your triceps and chest.  Always remember to keep your core engaged.  Do each move for a total of 10 reps. Complete 2-3 sets each.

Tricep Dips

Extended Leg Tricep Dips

Stacked Leg Tricep Dips (for this one switch up the orientation of your feet with each set)

Modified Push-Up

LOWER BODY

Calf Raises | When you are back on your path and have had a chance to walk it out a bit, take out a moment to knock out a set of 10-15 calf raises.  Return to your walk and repeat after 30 seconds.

Lunges | Complete 2-3 sets of 10 alternating leg lunges (5 reps on each side), taking a 1-minute walk break between each set.

Wall-Sit |  Find something to lean against and challenge yourself of a 30 second leg burning wall sit!

Finish up your 25 minute walk at a brisk pace then bring it down to a relaxing stroll during the last 5 minutes for a cool down.

There you have it…with a few simple moves your walk just got a bit more productive. And since exercise is somehow more fun when you look cute, throw on some fun workout threads before hitting the streets!

Top – c/o Fabletics

Happy Monday friends!!

– Brooke & Erica

*Always consult your physician before beginning any new fitness routine. This workout was not created for the individual and is not without risk of injury. Never workout beyond your level of fitness.