Fitness

8 Outdoor Activities You Did As A Kid That Make Low-Key Excellent Workouts Today

According to MYXfitness coach Dan Lawrence, all you need for a good sweat is a love for the ‘90s.

by Jay Polish
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A woman hula hoops. These nostalgic outdoor activities make excellent workouts as an adult.
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Razor Scooter

"Every time you put your foot down to pedal, you’ll be generating ground contact force, which is sure to work the major muscles in the leg," Lawrence says. Plus, there's nothing like that scooter-on-pavement sound.

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Skateboard

You don't need the ability to do tricks to get a workout from the age-old mark of a cool kid. Just wobbling down the street unsteadily will work your core and calves. Not to mention, it's great cardio.

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