Getting Tone and Fit Without Going to the Gym

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Getting to the gym everyday can be a workout in itself.

But believe it or not, you can get fit and tone using a towel.

With bathing suit season here, it is more important than every to look your best at the swimming pool or even the beach.

Micah LaCrete, a fitness expert and owner of hitchfit.com, offered NBC Action News Today viewers an opportunity to save some money and get some exercise while in the comfort of your own home.

Sit Squat

Sit on the edge of a chair with feet and knees facing forward and slightly apart.

With your arms straight out in front of you or crossed arm, slowly stand up nice and tall.

Sit back down while your arms stay up.

Repeat for 15-25 reps or 1 minute.

Split Squat

Stand about 2-3 feet in front of a chair or platform and place the back leg on the platform, your other leg will need to be planted on the floor.

Make sure that the front knee stays behind the toe when you lunge.

Keeping the weight in the front leg, bend the knees and lower into a lunge until the front knee is at about a 90-degree angle.

Do each leg for 10-15 reps or 45 seconds each.

Single Leg Calf Raise

Hold the chair for balance, one foot on the ground or on a slightly elevated platform the other foot off the ground.

Keep your leg straight and Lift your heel but keep your toes on the ground.

Flex your calf at the top of the movement and repeat then switch legs.

Do 15-25 reps and switch legs.

Shoulder Circles

Sit flat on the chair.

Lift you arms out to the side creating a line with your arms that's as horizontal to the floor.

Move both arms forward in the small circle movements.

Go forward, backward and up and down each direction go 30-60 seconds try to keep your arms up the whole time.

Dips

Sit on the edge of the chair with your legs bent or straight out in front of you.

Place your hands on the seat on both side of your legs.

Bend your elbows 90 degrees and lower yourself toward the floor.

Straighten your arms, raising your body back to the start position.

Perform 8-15 reps.