Looking for easy outdoor workouts?

All you need is your block to do these five challenging regimens designed by a CrossFit trainer.

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Bam: Youve got the perfect venue for easy outdoor workouts.

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He wants you to feel empowered to do the same.

Itdoesnt require any equipment.

Below, Howells offering up five to get you going.

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(No gym props required!)

5 easy outdoor workouts that take advantage of your city block

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Walking lunges:Lunge to the end of the block and back.

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Add dumbbells or a kettlebell if you have the option.

AMRAPtricep dips:Find a park bench, stoop, or another elevated surface.

Drop your hips, bending your elbows as you do so.

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Restraighten your elbows to come back up.

Repeat as many reps as possible until you might no longer continue.

Complete six sets of these two movements, resting for 90 seconds between each set.

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40-minute cardio-strength mashup

Running and full-body strengthening moves come together for this sweatybut quickworkout.

Straighten both legs, then bend the front one.

Complete 20 reps on both sides.

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20 push-ups:Begin in plank position.

Slowly lower your body toward the ground, engaging your core.

Straighten your arms and scoop in your core to lift back up to plank.

you could also perform these with your hands on the bench for a beginner version.

Run down the block:Run down the block and back.

Complete five sets of these two movements, resting between 90 seconds and three minutes after each set.

When you better break, do the following two workouts.

12 Cossack squats:Begin standing with your legs about three feet apart.

Repeat on the opposite side for a total of 24 reps.

12 Step ups:Find your bench.

Step one foot onto the bench at a time.

Repeat a total of 24 times, alternating which foot steps up first.

Go back to your push-ups until you reach 100.

5-minute Oh, my legs!

30-minute AMRAP

5 air squats:Bring your feet hips-width distance apart.

Drop your hips down toward the ground, keeping your back straight.

Restraighten your legs and squeeze your glutes in.

Restraighten your legs, squeeze your glutes in, and jump straight up.

Land back into squat position.

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