These exercises are all designed to tone, rather than increase muscle size, hence the higher number of reps.
All you need for these exercises are a mat, a pair of dumbbells – weighted so that you can perform the exercise but by the time you get towards the end of a set, you are feeling the pain.
The woods, country paths and parks all make a fabulous gym. Forest trails are great for running and off-road cycling – when you are running off-road, your joints and bones make a softer impact on the ground, while something other than a perfectly flat, smooth surface will help you work your core a little harder.
Boxercise is just one of the many classes we run at Kelsey Kerridge. For those who are new to the idea, boxercise is effectively, boxing without the pain of being punched.
It is based on the training concepts used by boxers to keep fit – and let’s face it, the toned abs, wiry torso and rock hard biceps are the envy of any fitness fanatic – and can be used by anyone of any fitness level.
The simplest and most effective recovery aid is food and drink. For example, drinking coffee can accelerate recovery by reducing muscle soreness and restoring your central nervous system, meaning you recover quicker after exercise.
It’s early in the year to be thinking about beach bodies and how you are going to look as you strut your stuff during the summer holidays but it is never too soon to be thinking about toning, tightening and strengthening your core, particularly your back and abdominals.
Here are some great exercises that you can do in the gym or at home, that will help you lengthen, strengthen and tone your abs, including both your stomach and back.
Looking to run a fast 10k? Kelsey Kerridge Outlooks Gym has everything you need to train for a 10k. The treadmill offers the means to build up the mileage, and with the top-of-the-range console you are always aware of your speed, distance, heart-rate, incline and anything else you need to know.
At Kelsey Kerridge we pride ourselves on the wide range of classes we offer our visitors. Whether you are after a high octane cardio session or a mind clearing, body stretching yoga class, we have it covered.
But, we are also very aware that joining an activity that you have never done before can be daunting, which is why we thought we would tell you a little bit about what you can expect from some of our lesser-known activities.
Turn the idea of Lent on its head and actually ‘taking something up’ for the next six weeks. By all means give up chocolate, snacks or alcohol through this period of Lent but replace it with something that will give you a n
In The Times on 18 February, fitness guru Matt Roberts sent shock waves through the fitness world as he announced that doing too much exercise and working too hard in the gym might be putting the health of 40 and 50 years olds at risk.
It is Valentine’s Day in the UK and across much of the western world, while in India and other Asian countries, February has been designated “Healthy Heart’ month, so we thought we would share some tips on how to keep your heart healthy.
