The Anywhere Bodyweight Workout

Jan 29, 2018 | Workouts

Woman doing a hollow body hold exercise

By Ann Affinito, Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Elite Personal Trainer

Whether you’re on a boat, on a plane, or in a hotel room in the middle of nowhere, work up a good sweat with this Rev32-inspired bodyweight workout that can be done almost anywhere. No equipment is necessary and a mat is optional. This simple five-exercise pyramid routine starts off light but quickly steps up the difficulty with each progressing round as you increase your reps. You’ll hit your legs, arms, and abs, possibly feel sore, and definitely come back to this workout for more.

The Workout

Start with 5 reps of each exercise and increase by 5 reps per round until you get to 25 reps per exercise.

Squat to Step Out Squat

Push-up to Side Plank

Hollow Rock

Superman

Burpee with a High Low Plank to Alternating Leg Lift


Meet Ann Affinito

Ann Affinito has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Her background is diverse: She’s a personal trainer, Rev32® coach, group fitness instructor, Pilates instructor, figure competitor, weight loss expert, and national presenter for a variety of fitness organizations. An extremely creative trainer, Ann’s clients include youth, older adults, and everyone in between, including brides-to-be, pre- and postpartum women, and pre- and post-menopausal women. She understands the balance of proper nutrition and fitness needed for a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes posture, balance, and strength as key elements for lifelong fitness.


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