Gym Not Required: 10 Fitness Hacks That You Can Do Anywhere

Today, everyone is concerned about fitness, but they don't have time to join a gym regularly—no need to worry about it. Many fitness-maintaining exercises are available that can be performed without the need to join any specific institute. Let's discover effective workouts that health-conscious people can perform anywhere.

1. High Knees

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It is the easiest cardiovascular and fitness workout, which can be done with minimal space. To perform it, find out the flat surface. Stand up straight on it with legs together and arms at the sides. Lift your leg by raising the knee towards the chest. Lower this leg and do the same with the other leg. Repeat performing the whole procedure while moving your arms up and down.

2. Jumping Jacks

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This classic workout can be performed anywhere, even if you are in your bedroom. It increases the metabolism of your whole body. For ‘Jumping Jacks,' stand up simply with your legs together with arms at your sides. Bend your knees and jump while widening your legs. During this step, lift your arms overhead. Repeat these steps multiple times at once.

3. Lateral Shuffles

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 It helps keep your body fit, improves coordination, and ensures a healthy heart. Stand up with your feet slightly apart from each other. Bent your knees and hip and lean slightly forward. Keep your form while lifting your right foot and pushing off your left foot. Move towards the right and keep your feet together now. Repeat the whole steps multiple times at once.

4. Tuck Jump

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Although it can be performed with limited space, it is a strenuous workout that strengthens your thighs. You must bend your knees and jump as high as possible during Tuck Jump. While jumping, try to bring your knees near your chest. Also, extend your arms in the outward direction. Return to the floor with your knees bent slightly and repeat the procedure.

5. Crab Walk

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When you want to get the fun along with the assurance of your health, Crab Walk is a workout for you. It strengthens the muscles of the legs, arms, and back. To do ‘Crab Walk,' sit on the floor by bending your knees. Face your body upward and place your hands on the floor with your shoulders pointing forward. Now, lift your hip and walk backward. 

6. Standard Push-up

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People often use it as their first workout when they begin exercising. Push-ups help in strengthening the core and muscles of your arms and legs. The steps of this workout are simple but can be strenuous. Keep your feet flexed and hands apart; tighten your core. Try to touch the floor while bending your elbows. Once you feel your chest is reaching the floor, push back up.

7. Butt Kicks

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It's quite similar to that of High Knees. The only difference is that you have to lift your heels up instead of lifting your knees. Start on your hands and knees or stand on a flat surface with your legs and arms at the sides to perform this workout. Lift your one heel towards the butt by bending your knee. Lower this heel and repeat the step with the other heel. Keep lifting your arms up and down during the workout.

8. Squat Jumps

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It targets the muscles of your lower body. Squat Jumps can be an effective choice for burning the body's excessive fats and improving blood circulation. To start this workout, stand with your feet slightly apart. Lower into a squat by bending your knees. Firstly, swing your arms in the backward direction. Then, take a quick shift by swinging your arms upward and jumping.

9. Standing Oblique Crunch

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The ideal choice for beginners looking for an effective and easy-to-perform workout. It improves cardiovascular health and strengthens the skeletal muscles. To engage in it, stand up straight and place your hands on the back of the head (pointing the elbow outward). Now, bend toward your right and move your right arm downward and right knee up. Repeat this process on your left side and keep doing the whole cycle.

10. Toe Taps

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You can perform this workout at the lowest step of your house staircase. It strengthens your leg muscles and improves blood circulation. For Toe taps, stand in front of the lowest staircase step. Lift one foot on that step. Switch the other foot quickly. Then, start alternating the feet on the step in a rapid movement.

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