My ‘invisible workouts’ are great for shy, lazy gym girls – you can do the first at Target and no one will notice
A FITNESS expert has shared how you can break a sweat without an audience.
If the gym intimidates you, there are plenty of other places you can exercise away from prying eyes.
Fitness pro Kols (@healthkols) revealed her secret to sneaky workouts, which she calls “invisible workouts” in a recent TikTok video.
She said: “These are essentially workouts that you can do in public while blending in.”
The first workout can be easily done at a store like Target, where people won’t suspect exercise is your reason for being there.
First, put on a pair of running shoes with normal clothes. Then grab a cart, put something heavy in it, and push it around the store.
“Do six to seven laps around the store. It doesn’t even have to be rigorous,” she added.
“If you’re worried that people are going to think that looks weird, stop randomly and throw stuff in your cart. That is cardio.”
Your next stop for an invisible workout can be Costco, where the heavier carts may require a bit more effort.
Kols said to “throw some heavy sh*t into that cart and walk around and maneuver.”
If you get tired, take advantage of the store samples for a snack break.
She continued: “Bonus points if you’re buying stuff and then you’re lugging it outside through the parking lot.
“Babe, that’s exercise, and no one even knows you’re doing it.”
If you prefer the mall to a single store, consider joining people who intentionally go to the mall to walk. Yes, it’s a real thing.
“They don’t need to know that you’re there to exercise. Pop into some stores. Get a mall pretzel. Walk around,” Kols said.
“Instead of an escalator, take the stairs. That’s exercise.”
Try an invisible workout at the park or beach too, since people of all shapes and sizes are likely doing the same thing.
Kols said walking through the sand gets you bonus points, since it’s harder than walking on concrete.
The last invisible workout, a Zumba class, can be found at your local community center.
It’s the most public but still guarantees you’ll blend in, as long as you go in the middle of the day or late at night.
Kols explained: “I used to go to Zumba with a bunch of middle-aged women, and it was the most fun I ever had.
“You don’t have to be a good dancer. They’re literally having the time of their life. Do you think they care?”