Tired of the gym's monotonous routine? It's time to embrace the great outdoors and transform your fitness journey. Nature offers a dynamic and refreshing backdrop for workouts that challenge your body and invigorate your mind.

SLALOM JUMP

Targets: glutes, hamstrings, quads

1. Place six to eight small rocks in a zigzag pattern, about 1½ feet between each rock (adjust distance as needed).

2. Keep feet together and hop to the outside of each rock.

3. Turn around when you reach the end and repeat.

Repeat for 3 minutes.

PARK-BENCH INCLINE PUSH-UP

Targets: chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders, core

1. Stand facing a park bench and place hands on the seat. Walk feet out behind you until legs are fully extended.

2. Bend arms and lower chest toward bench and do a push-up. Repeat for 8 reps.

Repeat for 8 reps.

CURB WALK

Targets: calves, quads, core

1. Find a curb that is at least six feet long and in a low traffic area.

2. Raise arms out to sides and walk across the “tightrope” for at least six feet or until the end.

3. Turn on the balls of feet; walk in the opposite direction.

Repeat for 5 minutes.

PULL-UPS

Targets: back, biceps, core

1. Grip a sturdy branch or bar with an overhand grip.

2. Pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.

3. Lower yourself back down.

Do as many as possible without losing proper form.

FITNESS SCAVENGER HUNT

Designed to get you moving, exploring and having fun, this hunt combines cardio, strength and flexibility exercises with a bit of creativity. Whether you’re in a park, your neighborhood or a city, this scavenger hunt can be adapted to any environment.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Create Your Hunt List: Below is a sample list of items to find and corresponding exercises. Feel free to customize it based on your location and fitness goals.

2. Set a Time Limit: Give yourself a set amount of time, like 45 minutes, to complete the hunt.

SAMPLE SCAVENGER HUNT LIST

1. Find a Set of Stairs or Steps: Run up and down the stairs three times.

2. Spot a White Sports Car: Complete 30 jumping jacks.

3. Find an Empty Park Bench: Do 15 tricep dips and 15 incline push-ups.

COURTSIDE CARDIO

Turn any basketball court into a high-intensity workout zone.

LATERAL LUNGES (3 REPS)

1. Perform lateral lunges, moving from one sideline to the other.

2. Rest for 15 seconds between reps.

JUMP SQUATS (3 REPS)

1. Perform jump squats at the half-court line for 30 seconds.

2. Rest for 15 seconds between reps.

SPRINT LADDERS (4 ROUNDS)

1. Start at the baseline, sprint to the free-throw line, touch it, sprint back.

4. Sprint to the opposite baseline, touch it, sprint back.

3. Sprint to the far free-throw line, touch it, sprint back.

2. Sprint to half-court, touch it, sprint back.

5. Rest for 30 seconds between rounds.

Ditch the gym and take your workout outside where nature’s playground turns exercise into an adventure filled with fresh air, fun and fitness gains!