Here Comes the Sun
Time to reclaim our beach images and hit the gym or the great outdoors. But how many of us start a ‘get fit’ campaign with masses of gusto and enthusiasm that lasts for two to three weeks then fizzles out?
To achieve any results, you need to be exercising for a minimum of six weeks before your holiday.
So :
1. Keep It Simple
Brisk walks, running up and down stairs and 10 minute floor exercises on a daily basis can make all the difference.
2. Stretch
Maintaining supple joints and long elastic muscles prevents still achey bodies and reduces cellulite.
3. Footwear
Always check your trainers. Those comfy ‘old friends’ can lead to foot, knee, hip and back pain due to lack of support and worn out soles.
4. Never
Never run or train in bare feet, especially on the beach. Barefoot walking or running on beaches can result in Achilles tendonitis or bursitis, tears in the calf muscle, planta fasciitis and knee strain due to the gradient and the ‘give’ of the sand. If you must run or walk barefoot on the beach, the best place is IN the waters edge where the sand is firm and the gradient almost flat.
Good luck and keep at it. It works if you work it!!!