Hey friends!
Happy day before the long Holiday weekend if you’re in the states(and if you are lucky enough to get Friday off too)! Any big plans for the 4th? We’re taking it easy and hopefully will be soaking up some sunshine at the pool or the beach with a little cookout too.
Since it’s summer, I don’t want to be stuck inside for my workouts. I cycle, walk and run (when not on the injured reserve list!). So why not take my strength training workouts outside too? I’ve been taking things out of my “lab” (aka basement) to do my own backyard bootcamp. The early morning daylight and warm temperatures are perfect. The drawback of a backyard bootcamp at dawn after rain all night? You’ll spend LOTS of time swatting mosquitoes. But you will move a lot faster too. 
Kick off your 4th of July celebrations with this Firecracker Workout and then spend the rest of your day relaxing and enjoying.
Here are a few more workouts from my bloggy friends that don’t require any special equipment that can be done anywhere, anytime. Click on each graphic to visit their blog!
I highly encourage you to take all your workouts outside. Fresh air is good for the soul!
What are your plans for the 4th?
Got a favorite backyard workout? Add it to the comments and share!
Perfect for the holiday weekend! And thank you for including my workout!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..All About Pie
I’ll be trying these out over the long weekend! Hoping to hit the trails while we visit family outside of Atlanta, but the weather forecast is calling for a soggy weekend. Boo!
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama recently posted..Marathon Mama: Richmond 2013
Awesome set of workouts! I love to take my routines outside and so this is perfect. I just did an outdoor CrossFit yesterday…seems to go a bit faster when we’re out, no? Enjoy the long weekend!
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THIS IS AWESOME
doing some of theses just as obstacle course’y fun.
Im hosting a huuuuge playdate here today and I KNOW the kids will LOVE
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Loving this workout and the others as well!
We’re off to the coast to visit family and run with them in the holiday 5k, followed by a parade! So, not sure if I’ll get that workout done.
Thanks for including my 7 minute workout! And for all the others. Will be pinning the ones I haven’t already.
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FUN! The 4th means tons of food so tons of working out to compensate!
Kat recently posted..Fitbloggin: The City. The Eats
These are great. I really need to take advantage of some of them. I tend to skip working out entirely if I’m not running or meeting with my trainer. And she is on vaca. D’oh!
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Great round up of equipment free workout! I’ll have to remember these for later esp when traveling. I’m running the Peachtree Road Race on the fourth, but plan on relaxing the rest of the day!
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Just pinned- love it!! I’m hoping to get it in later today!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Healthy Eating Options when You’re Busy
Burpees?! I may take a break from them after this past weekend’s race 😉
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You definitely had your fill!
Several great workouts all in one place! Thank you Angela! I am running in local 10K trail race for the fourth!
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Great workouts! I love backyard workouts!! Have a great holiday weekend!
Laura@ Fit Running Mama recently posted..WIAW and Vega Sport Giveaway
All I want to do in my back yard is take a nap in the sun! LOL!!! It’d be VERY HARD for me to muster up the energy to work out back there! LOL!
Thanks so much for including one of my workouts! I did SO many cardio circuits when I couldn’t run. A great way to keep up your endurance.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Tasty Tuesday – Tequila Lime Tofu
Thanks for including one of my workouts. I think I am going to do the first one- firecracker one right now! Need to get off the computer! lol
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted..Baby Update: 14 weeks
Love these Angela! I try to do my yoga poses & leg strength outside, but this rainy weather has been working against me this week. I did take my run outside this morning!
AmyC recently posted..#WhatsBeautiful & #GoalGetter2013 June Update
Thanks for sharing all of these! I’m all about the outdoor workouts these days – I had no idea I would love teaching an outdoor boot camp as much as I do – so peaceful early in the morning!!!
We always host friends for the 4th – cookout, fireworks on the drive and then go out on the boat to watch the show on the lake – one of our favorite holidays!!
Kim recently posted..Music and Running
At the moment most of my workouts are in the backyard! So nice to be outside! Have a great holiday!
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I love being outdoors especially early in the morning. Honestly I’ve become so accustomed to my workout room I never thought to take my strength and cross training outdoors. Great idea Angela!
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness recently posted..10 Signs That You Might Be Overtraining
Awesome, easy, simple workouts! Proof that there is no excuse. Hope everyone who wants to become fit gets that.
So glad I found your website. What a great workout, and fun for the whole family
Thanks so much 
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All amazing workouts. Especially the dirty dozen and the seven-minute workout, sound like they can really push you to the brink.
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