Many parks have exercise circuits already set up, but don't dive straight in. You should always warm up and stretch first.

Use your imagination. Your first exercise could be running up and down a small hill or stepping up and down on a low step (never lift your leg higher than 90 degrees) for 4-6 minutes.

Next do 10-20 lunges, squats,  press-ups and triceps dips using a bench in the park.

10-20 standing stomach crunches. Stand with your legs hip-width apart and hold your arms out in front of you, bent 90 degrees at the elbow. Now lift your left knee towards your right elbow. Make sure your knee gets above waist height each time and be careful not to lower your elbow to meet your knee. Keep your back straight, tilt your pelvis forward and pull your abdominals in.

If it is slightly wet outside do your cool down and stretch at home where it is dry and warm. If you walked to the park keep up a brisk pace on your way back home to keep your heart rate up.

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