Garden or park workout

TREE PUSH UPS – Use a tree or wall for a standing push-up, leaning forwards towards it so that you’re putting some weight through your upper body, and keeping your tummy held in tight. Do 5-8 to start with.

JOGGING UP AND DOWN THE LAWN FOR A MINUTE – If jogging puts too much pressure on your knees, try raising each knee or marching on the spot – count how many you can do in a minute and try to improve next time.

WALKING LUNGES ACROSS THE LAWN – Standing hip-width apart, take a big step forward with one leg and bend that knee, lowering your body down until both knees are at a 90 degree angle, and your front thigh parallel to the ground. Push off with your back foot, and bring that leg forward to repeat the move on the other side.

Try five on each side. Again, when you’re confident, add some weights – this time one in each hand, held straight down next to your body.

LATERAL SQUAT WALKS – From one side of the house the other. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slowly bend down into a squat. Try to keep low as you side step one foot at a time – a bit like a crab! This will work your bum muscles and thighs. Once you’ve mastered the move (and can keep your balance), try it with a weight, or something heavy such as a book or water bottle held in both hands in front of your chest.

‘DEAD BUG’ ON THE GRASS – This is a great move for toning the tummy. Lie on your back, put your legs in the air and bend your knees at a 90 degree angle. Raise your arms up straight. Slowly lower your opposing leg and arm down to the ground (or as far as you can without lifting your back off the ground at all) while keeping your tummy tight. Repeat five times on each side.