After a long day, when it comes down to a decision between binge watching "Parks and Rec" and going to the gym, you'd be lying if you said you'd rather go to the gym and get sweaty and sore while you could be curled up on the couch watching "Parks and Rec." But what if there was a way to both watch "Parks and Rec" and workout? Well, never fear, here it is:
Before we begin....let's face it, no one watches just one "Parks and Rec" episode if they can help it, so make sure to get in a worthwhile workout you apply this to at least two or three episodes. So don't be like Leslie and don't cheat yourself.
During the theme song do star squat jumps ALL the way through. It's pretty short, so give full intensity to this move and it is guaranteed to strengthen your legs and help you get in some cardio. Do this move by squatting down, touching the floor with one hand on top of the other, and then bursting off into a star making sure you leave the ground
Every time Andy says or does something silly do 10 leg-up crunches with your feet straight and pointed toward the sky. Make sure your back is pushed into the ground to avoid injury and use the strength from your core to pull you up. Do not use your neck or you will strain it.
Every time Gerry/Garry/Larry is made fun or does something clumsy do 20 cobra push-ups. Set this move up by going into the cobra pose and then lowering yourself down onto the floor with your elbows touching the sides of your shirt. To perform this move, push up like a regular push up making sure your elbows continue to touch your shirt sleeves. This move works your triceps. Note: nothing should be moving except your upper body; your legs stay on the ground.
Whenever Leslie makes any reference to Ben's butt do 15 squats: Make sure your weight is centered on your heels with your chest forward, back straight, and butt sticking out.
Anytime Tom introduces a new invention or marketing idea do 20 plank jacks: Do this on a plank on your hands with your feet jumping in and out as far as you can muster. This can be modified by simply stepping in and out.
Whenever JJ's Diner, waffles, or breakfast food is brought up, do 20 bicycles making sure your head and shoulder are off the ground and that your arms are wide behind your head. You should be pulling on your core, so if your neck hurts you may not have correct form.
Anytime Leslie yells at Ron or tries to make him do something he doesn't want to do, 20 skaters. To do this move jump from side to side with your back foot crossing in back of your front foot and one hand simultaneously touching the ground as the other goes up. If this is confusing, just think about the movement of speed skaters.
Each time Chris says "literally" do 10 flexed butt lifts, 10 on each side. Do this move by placing your forearms on the floor and rest on your knees. Straighten one leg with your foot flexed and push that leg up to the sky and then bring it down (that counts as one rep).
When Little Sebastian is mentioned do 10 in and out donkey-kicks. You do this by starting in a plank on your hands, jumping your legs out then in and then when you bring your legs together kick them up towards to sky like a donkey. This should both feel and look awkward!
For every crazy name Leslie gives Ann or every time Ron forgets Ann's name do 20 hips twists. Do this while in a plank on your fore-arms, abs sucked in, and hands like a sphinx out in front of you. Then, dip each hip to the floor. One tap of one hip counts as one rep.
Every time April says whatever or refuses to do something do 15 double legs lefts. Preform this move by laying on your back, pointing your legs and feet straight up in the air and then lowering them up and bringing them back up for one rep. To protect your back bring your hands into a triangle under your tailbone. If you're feeling more advanced, pull your shoulders off the ground with your hands behind your head making sure your back stays pressed to the floor.