Saturday, 16 July 2011

Outdoor Exercise

It's summer and because this season is waaaayyyyyyy too short in Canada, we all look for ways to spend more time outside - maybe we're no longer sun bathing at the beach in our bikinis, but we enjoy the warmth of the sun and the benefits of longer days of sunlight.

If you refer to the Workouts and Resources page, you'll find an outdoor workout that can be done just about anywhere with minimal equipment/props.  Intensity is monitored by RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion).

Also, if you live in Cranbrook, try out the Adult Outdoor Fitness Center at the RecPlex.  There are 12 different machines that work all major muscle groups along with your own body weight as resistance.  Each machine has simple instructions and a diagram to assist you so no need to fear not knowing what to do.

On regular occasions you will find one of Cranbrook's Sr. Ambassadors on-site and available to assist you with technique and variations.  If you want to include a bit more cardio, you can walk or jog around the equipment between Sets.  Lots of folks are using this equipment now - so you might make some new friends while you're there .....I sure have.
Debbie

1 comment:

  1. Hey Deb, this is great. I will look forward to updates, and who knows, it might inspire me to finally get my sorry arse out there. I am abit tired of feeling like I been rolled under a truck.
    I had a buddy once as a kid, got caught up on a driveshaft of a dumptruck, and twirled round and round before the motor could be turned off.
    I feel like he looked
    wicked.
    Glad you started this, will look forward to reading it.

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