Campground Strong: Your Minimal Equipment Full Body Workout

Just because you're enjoying the great outdoors doesn't mean your fitness routine has to take a hike! With just a yoga mat, a yoga block, and a picnic table, you can get in a fantastic full-body workout right at your campsite. This routine focuses on using your body weight and the available environment to build strength and get your heart pumping.

Start with a dynamic warm-up: arm circles, leg swings, and some gentle twists. Then, let's get into the main event!

Upper Body & Core:

• Picnic Table Push-ups (3 sets of 10-12 reps): Use the edge of the picnic table for an elevated push-up. The higher the table, the easier it is. For a challenge, try decline push-ups with your feet on the table and hands on the ground.

• Incline Table Rows (3 sets of 10-12 reps): Sit on the ground facing the picnic table. Grab the edge of the table with both hands, lean back slightly, and pull your chest towards the table, squeezing your shoulder blades. Adjust your foot position to make it easier or harder.

• Yoga Block Planks (3 sets, hold for 30-60 seconds): Place your hands or forearms on your yoga block to engage your core even more, or use it to elevate your feet for a challenge. Keep your body in a straight line.

Lower Body & Glutes:

• Picnic Table Step-ups (3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg): Step up onto the picnic table, driving through your heel. Step back down slowly.

• Yoga Mat Lunges (3 sets of 10-12 reps per leg): Step forward onto your yoga mat, lowering your back knee towards the ground. Ensure your front knee stays over your ankle.

• Glute Bridges with Yoga Block (3 sets of 12-15 reps): Lie on your yoga mat, knees bent, feet flat. Place the yoga block between your knees and squeeze it as you lift your hips off the ground, engaging your glutes.