Fitness

No-Gym Workout

Push-ups are proof that gravity makes your body one hell of a workout tool. Which is fan-freakin’-tastic, because getting to the gym – or even locating your own dumbbells (need a forensic detective?) – isn’t always realistic. We asked exercise physiologist Amy Dixon to design a killer head-to-toe body-weight routine you can do anytime, anywhere. Tackle the moves two nonconsecutive days a week and you’ll look tighter and feel stronger within four weeks.

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Squat Chop

Works upper body, core and lower body

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and your arms at your sides. Squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Keeping your arms straight, bring them forward and up until your upper arms are in line with your ears (A). Return to standing, then lift your right knee to hip height as you sweep your arms down across your body until the back of your left hand is outside your right knee (B). Return to standing and repeat on the other side. That’s one rep. Do three sets of 12 to 15 reps, resting for 30 seconds between sets.