First, I just want to thank Halle Berry [1] for sharing her go-to fitness tips EVERY. SINGLE. FRIDAY. We really don't deserve her. I still haven't trained with her (and I'm still speaking it into existence) but I do religiously try her workouts [2] whenever she shares them. Warning: this ab workout [3] was so hard but so good.
Halle recently shared five bodyweight exercises she does when she's on holiday, and they were not what I was expecting, at all. I thought she would give us some "easy" moves, but these bodyweight exercises are next level.
"No hotel gym? No trainer? No problem," Halle said in her Instagram caption. "Fair warning: these may be holiday themed but they are hardcore," she added. If working out on holiday is your thing and you don't want to travel with equipment, I highly recommend running through these moves to light up your muscles.
Broad Jump to Scissor Kick
The first move demonstrated by Halle's trainer Peter is the broad jump to scissor kick. First, think about jumping as far as you can. Once you land, kick your right leg. Repeat six reps (six kicks) on each side.
Push-Up With Backsit Into a Frog Jump
The next move will definitely leave your muscles quivering. First, perform a push-up. Next, stretch your body back as if you were performing a child's pose and then jump both of your legs forward simultaneously. This completes one rep. Perform a total of 10 reps.
Side Plank With a Contralateral Knee to Elbow Drive
Want to ignite your abs? Try this side plank variation. Begin in a forearm side plank on your left side. Once you're stable, lift your left leg off the ground and drive your knee to your elbow. Complete 10 reps on each side.
Low Cursty Back Lunge
Work your lower body with this strengthening exercise. Be sure to keep your chest tall. Here's exactly how to do a curtsy lunge [5]. Complete 10 reps on each side.
The T-1000
Start in a lunge with either your right or left leg forward. Once you're set, begin to pump your arms as fast as you can as if you were sprinting in place. The movement should come from your arms. Be sure to stay tall. Complete 30 seconds with your left leg in front and 30 seconds with your right leg in front.