Traveler’s Workout – As seen on WGN-TV

Equipment needed:  a sturdy chair

Triceps Dip & Reach – Cup hands over edge of chair, legs in front, feet on floor.  Lower hips toward floor as you bend elbows, press up and immediately reach right hand toward ceiling, repeat, reaching left arm to ceiling.  Continue alternating arms until you’ve performed 5-10 reps on each arm.

Step-Up & Reverse Lunge – Step up onto chair with left leg, step down, then lunge left leg behind you.  Switch legs, step-up right leg onto chair, step down, then lunge the right leg behind you.  Continue alternating legs until you’ve performed 10 reps on each leg.

Decline Plank – Come into “push-up” position with both hands on floor, feet on chair.  Tighten abs by drawing in navel, hold for :30 seconds to 1 minute.  Keep back flat and shoulders directly over wrists the entire time.

Single-Leg Stand – Balance on left leg, sit down on chair, then stand up using only left leg, perform 10-15 reps, then switch legs.  Keep abs tight the entire time.

Rotational Push-Up – Come into “push-up” position with both hands on chair, perform a push-up then reach left arm toward ceiling as you rotate, then do another push-up then reach right arm toward ceiling.  Keep abs tight throughout exercise.  Perform 10-15 reps on each side.

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