5 Celebrity-Trainer-Approved Tips For Getting In Shape Outside The Gym

We all have our preferred methods of working out. Some may enjoy a fitness class, while others like to hit the gym equipment solo. And then there are those who don't particularly jibe with the gym.

For a workout that not only gets you out of the gym and into fresh air, she loves the track. "I feel one of the best workouts to get the biggest bang for your buck is track workouts," she says.

And to get an added boost of nature time, Payne recommends hiking. "Find a nice path, a hill with a good grade, and walk up that baby swinging your arms! Your heart rate will increase, and the whole time you're out in the fresh air, taking in the sights."

We've all got busy schedules, but Payne stresses the importance of finding movement throughout your day1, and one way to do that is to use your commute as a chance to get moving.

Ultimately, prioritizing movement throughout the day will help keep you active and on your feet, so finding those opportunities is crucial. "Promise yourself you will always take the stairs instead of the elevator," Payne suggests. "Lunch breaks are made for walking—take a colleague out for a stroll and eat at your desk later! It's worth it."

And for good measure, we had to ask Payne about her favorite workouts that can be done outside the gym. She goes for "gymnastics body workouts, kinstretch, and animal movement workouts." Really anything that "gets the joints to move in all directions and be more functional."

Lastly, Payne advises thinking about what a fun workout looks like for you. "Those will give you more energy, and energy will determine your mood and mental state. If you don't like the gym, that doesn't mean you don't exercise—it means you find another activity!"