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You don’t need gym equipment. Bodyweight exercises “ For most of us, it
are strength-training exercises that use our own weight takes a consistent
to provide resistance against gravity, such as squats, level of ‘just enough’
push-ups, and planks. Not only do they have a massive and ‘a little bit more
impact on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, than yesterday’ to
they also improve mobility and stability in a way that
traditional strength training does not. You’ll have a shape our goals
stronger core, better balance, and move more smoothly into reality.
for everyday life. CAMERON APT
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Do less than you think you should, but do it more often.
Try doing five or fewer bodyweight exercises each day. CHECK OUT APT’S 28-DAY
HOME WORKOUT SERIES
Or pick one exercise and do five every hour, on the uofr.us/workouts
hour, throughout your day—it adds up quickly and you’ll
build strength without soreness or overstressing your
body. Each day, add one more rep per hour or increase
the number of hours. By making small changes and
consistently applying them in our daily lives, we adapt
without getting injured and build strength and performance.

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