Free Bodyweight Workout

Bodyweight workouts are a great way to stay fit and healthy without the need for gym equipment or weights. They use only your body weight as resistance, making them accessible anywhere, anytime.

Here's a sample bodyweight workout to get you started:

  1. Warm up: 5-10 minutes of cardio such as jumping jacks or high knees

  2. Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then lower your body as if you're sitting back into a chair, keeping your weight in your heels. Push back up to starting position. Repeat for 15-20 reps.

  3. Push-Ups: Get into a plank position, keeping your body straight. Lower your body until your chest touches the ground, then push back up to starting position. Repeat for 15-20 reps.

  4. Lunges: Step forward with one leg and lower your body until your front knee is at a 90-degree angle and your back knee is just above the ground. Push back up to starting position and repeat on the other side. Repeat for 15-20 reps on each side.

  5. Plank: Get into a push-up position, but hold the position with your body straight, keeping your weight on your forearms. Hold for 30-60 seconds.

  6. Cool down: 5-10 minutes of stretching for the muscles worked, such as calf, hamstrings and quadriceps.

It's important to listen to your body and only push yourself to your limits. Gradually increase the number of reps and difficulty as you get stronger. Bodyweight workouts can be intense, but they provide a full-body workout and are an excellent way to get fit and healthy without gym equipment.

Coach Mike Ockrim

Meet the Mighty Oak

Coach Mike Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, MovNat Level 1 Coach, and founder of Mighty Oak Athletic, a youth strength and conditioning facility in Westmont, Illinois, serving student athletes and families across DuPage County and the western Chicago suburbs.

His “Be strong to be useful” philosophy and Death Resistant framework — Recovery, Movement, and Nutrition — anchor MOA’s programs and his work as a keynote speaker for schools, athletic departments, and community organizations.

Michael has more than 30 years of training experience, has been a group fitness instructor at Life Time Athletic for over 8 years, and is a second-degree black belt in USA Taekwondo. He is also the founder of Sunday Funday Sports, a youth sports nonprofit, and is pursuing a culinary degree at College of DuPage to sharpen his expertise in performance nutrition for young athletes.

Michael is the author of three books, all available on Amazon:

Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KBJXCQH

13 Pounds in 30 Days

Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFTDM4K4

To book Coach Mike for a speaking engagement or learn about MOA’s youth strength and conditioning programs, email strength@mightyoakathletic.com or CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition, nutrition plan, or fitness program.

http://www.MichaelOckrim.com
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