Move Anywhere
You can be physically active almost anywhere
Before you start
Make sure you warm up before you start any physical activity. Try this quick 3.5 minute warm up.
If you find some of these moves too difficult, try these modifications.
Upper Body
Try these moves to work your upper body.
Biceps
Let’s start with the biceps. Grab a 15 ounce can for each hand and do some curls.


Or, try using a resistance band. While seated and with your feet hip-width apart, place the resistance band under your feet and hold a handle in each hand, palms facing up. Curl the band up to shoulder height, then lower.

Triceps
Next, let’s work on our triceps. Keep the cans for the tricep curl. Move to the countertop for the tricep dips


Or, try using a resistance band. Place your hand behind you at the small of your back while holding on to the band. With the opposite hand, reach behind you and pull the other end of the band up behind your neck. Pull up on the band until your arm is fully extended. Return your arm to the back of your neck.

Chest
Now we’ll move to the chest. Try out the standing chest press and the standing push up. When the push up gets too easy, try them one handed!


Back
Use a resistance band to strengthen and stretch your back. Place your hands on the band so they are shoulder width apart. Wrap the extra band material around your hands. Extend your arms to the sides, pulling the band until your arms are fully extended. Return back to start.

Core
Try these moves for your core.
Abdominals
Grab a bag of flour and let’s do some core exercises! A bag of flour can add resistance while strengthening the upper and lower abdominals.


Lower Body
Now we’ll move to the legs. Hang onto that bag of flour for some leg lifts, use a resistance band for hamstring curls, and extra weight is optional for calf raises.
Try a balance ball
Follow along with the video for a low impact workout. Check out the equipment page for tips on choosing the right size balance ball.



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