Overweight and out of breath? Suffering from stiff joints and muscles through desk bound inactivity? Feeling stale and in need of fresh air? In despair that you are already completely unfit with the festive season fast approaching, when things will only get worse due to over-indulgence?
Why not try out the:
NCVs' Fitness Plan
This newly devised exercise regime, developed by a group of outdoor activity specialists and trialled with a gang of willing participants, is guaranteed to restore your flagging energy levels and get your body to the peak of fitness in no time at all.
Interested? Of course you are! Read on for more details......
Step 1 - enter an enclosed area
that requires hedge planting.
This allows you to warm up
the knee and hip joints ready
for the workout.
NB HAVE A MEMBER OF THE GROUP
CLOSE AT HAND WITH THE DEFIBRILLATOR
JUST IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AT ALL TIMES.
The higher one lifts the legs,
the warmer the joints become.
This volunteer's hip joint was in
danger of spontaneously combusting.
Step 2 - start off gently with some
forward bends - ideally with straight legs
but this posture will suffice Tom.
Do try to maintain a straight back Mick.
Step 3 - Next try the downward dog pose.
That's it Liz. Head down with rear end in the air.
Step 3b - a standing cat flex is a good
alternative to the canine variety.
Leaning on a spade will prevent
you falling too far forward.
Step 4 - Warrior stance gives the
inner thigh muscle an excellent
stretch and strengthens bones.
Step 5 - lifting weights.
This increases upper body strength.
No dumbbells?
Just use a lump hammer.
Here Dave ably demonstrates the lateral
dumbbell raise.
Excellent for toning the lats.
NB ALWAYS TAKE TIME OUT
TO KEEP HYDRATED.
Step 6 - The sumo squat. This is wonderful for improving leg strength.
Step 7 - the backward bend. If Helena could just put her hands on
the ground behind her, that would
make a perfect bridge.
Step 8 - the tree posture.
Just stand on one leg.
Excellent for balance and
strengthening the inner core muscles.
Step 8 - the cooling down period.
A time to stretch your hard
worked muscles.
Here Helena demonstrates how
stretching out your back leg
calf can be done against a fence.
By the time you reach this stage you will
not only feel marvellous, but, if you
look behind you, you will see
1000 planted hedge trees that
were not there before!
Anyone standing watching will
be very impressed with your physique
as you leave the outdoor gymnasium.
If you feel that this programme may be the one for you then please contact Liz Milner, at the office of the Nidderdale National Landscape, asap. Places are limited. There is no charge for people who would like to enrol on this weekly plan, provided you are willing to carry out certain duties as you workout.
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