Hydrobag
These large tubes filled with water are
great for increasing fitness and toning your whole body. The water moves from
one end of the tube to the other, increasing the challenge to your core muscle.
Try swings, squats, lunges and presses to work your upper and lower body.
Qua
jogging
This form of training was originally
developed to help athletes stay fit while they recovered from an injury.
Wearing a flotation belt to keep your head above water, you perform a running
(or sprinting) movement. It may look easy, but aqua jogging is really tough on
your lower body and is a great form of cross-training.
Keep
sipping
Being even mildly dehydrated can affect how
hard you are able to push yourself and how long you are able to train. So, make
sure you drink water regularly throughout the day and during your workouts.
Water helps to keep you cool too, enabling you to push yourself much harder
during your exercise sessions.
Work
harder with water
Which is the best form of cardio?
Running and rowing are great because they
burn lots of calories, but the best fomr of cardio for you is the one that you
enjoy most and will stick at.
Make
you’re a fun run!
Myth-buster
Myth
You need to exercise longer and harder to
get the best results.
Fact
Short interval workouts can be just as
effective as long sessions and will increase the amount of recovery time you’ll
be able to enjoy between your owrkouts.
Star
training tip
‘John a club to take your performance to
the next level. You’ll have access to some great coaches and meet friends who
all share a similar goal.’
Team GB middle-distance runner Helen
Clitheroe Helen supports JJB Sports’ new-look store at Broughton Retail Park in
Chester
For a well-earned boost, eat a high-Gi food
straight after exercise to quickly replenish your energy.
