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Gym-free workouts Bored with the same old, same old at your health club? Joining a gym can be a fantastic way to get fit, but it�s not the only way. You can enjoy a variety of workouts at home or outside that will give you the same great results and put a smile on your face at the same time! Here are 10 fun ways to get fit without a gym! Create your own bootcamp Bootcamp-style workouts are a lot of fun. Who doesn�t love a challenge? You can create your own by doing strength and cardio exercises at home or outside at a park�all you need is a good pair of sneakers! Try this circuit: jumping jacks, lunges, high knees, push-ups, triceps dips (off a bench or curb), and sit-ups. Do each exercise for 60 to 90 seconds; rest in between exercises as needed. Repeat the whole thing two or three times. Join a team Sometimes dragging yourself to the gym can be, well, a drag. How about signing up for an adult sports league? Sports quite literally make a game out of working out, so you'll get your heart rate up, burn calories, and have a good time doing it. If you already missed the chance to sign up for a team, offer to be an alternate. When the season gets going and schedules get busy, teams often need extra players, so you'll be the first person they call. Take a walking tour of your city Walking is an easy way to stay in shape because it requires only a pair of supportive shoes and it's something you can do pretty much anywhere. A fun way to spice up your workout is by signing up for a walking tour of your city or nearby historic area. You can learn something new while fitting in a workout! Take a hike Hiking is a great way to get your heart pumping while enjoying some fresh air in the great outdoors. Grab some friends, lace up your sneakers, and get your hike on! The scenery and feeling of accomplishment after your hike are so much better than an afternoon at the gym.