It’s typical at this time of year to struggle with trying to exercise, with the kids home from school, or trying to stick to a workout routine while at the summer cottage, the beach or out of town for summer holidays.
Many people decide to take a two-month sabbatical and get back on track in the fall because they can’t seem to find the time to get to a gym. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Every Monday over the summer, I’m going to give you easy ways to stay in shape over the summer at your local park, beach or summer cottage. If you’ve got kids, you can get them involved, or they can play while you become a good role model for a healthy lifestyle. So, as I tell our clients, no excuses, gang! Why let all your fitness go to waste over the summer and have to start from scratch in the fall?
Warm up by walking or cycling to the park and then perform the following exercises while the kids play.
• Step-ups: At any park, there will be a bench, step or a place to elevate your foot and perform step-ups. Position yourself in front of the bench with one foot up. Keep your kneecap facing forward and your weight distributed on all four corners of your foot. Now slowly step up extending the supporting knee into a fully upright, balanced position. Now slowly lower yourself down to the starting position. Perform 8-20 reps on each leg. This is a great exercise for your legs and booty.
