I Asked ChatGPT How to Get Fit Without a Gym—Here’s the 10-Move Workout
This 10-move bodyweight workout can build strength, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness without any gym equipment.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 3 min read
You don’t need a gym to get fit; consistent bodyweight exercises are highly effective. This 10-move workout targets all major muscle groups while improving flexibility and stamina. Following the plan regularly can increase strength, tone muscles, and enhance overall energy.
1. 1. Squats

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To do squats, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lower your hips as if you were sitting in a chair. Keep your chest upright and knees behind your toes. Squats strengthen legs, glutes, and core. Doing squats daily improves balance and lower-body endurance.
2. 2. Push-Ups

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To do push-ups, place hands shoulder-width apart and lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor. Keep your body straight from head to heels. Push-ups work the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Variations like knee push-ups or incline push-ups can adjust intensity.
3. 3. Lunges

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To do lunges, step forward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees form 90-degree angles. Alternate legs with each repetition. Lunges target thighs, glutes, and core stability. They also improve coordination and balance.
4. 4. Plank

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To do planking, support your body on forearms and toes, keeping a straight line from head to heels. Hold the position for 20–60 seconds. Planks strengthen the core, shoulders, and back. Consistent practice improves posture and endurance.
5. 5. Glute Bridges

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To start, lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lift your hips toward the ceiling and squeeze your glutes at the top. This move strengthens the glutes, lower back, and core. It also supports hip mobility and stability.
6. 6. Mountain Climbers

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Start in a plank position and alternate bringing your knees toward your chest quickly. Keep your core tight and back straight. Mountain climbers boost cardio, core strength, and agility. They increase heart rate and burn calories efficiently.
7. 7. Tricep Dips

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To do this, use a chair or a low surface to lower your body by bending your elbows behind you. Push back up to the starting position. Tricep dips target the arms, shoulders, and chest. They help tone and strengthen the upper body.
8. 8. Bicycle Crunches

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Lie on your back, lift your legs, and move your knees and elbows in a cycling motion. Keep core engaged throughout. This exercise strengthens abdominal muscles and obliques. It also improves core stability and coordination.
9. 9. Jumping Jacks

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To do this, jump with legs spreading and arms raising overhead, then return to start. This full-body movement boosts cardiovascular fitness. Jumping jacks improve endurance and coordination. They’re a quick way to elevate heart rate.
10. 10. Side Plank

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To do this, lie on one side, supporting your body with one forearm and stacking your feet. Hold a straight line for 20–40 seconds per side. Side planks target obliques, core, and shoulders. They enhance stability, balance, and overall core strength.