Sunday, June 14
From 9am
Strength Training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age. It may also help you to develop strong bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. This challenge will ask you to complete set Strength Training in the Fitness Centre, as follows.
• Beginner – 20 repetitions of six exercises of Functional Training (should take around 35 minutes).
• Intermediate – 20 repetitions of eight exercises of Functional Training (should take around 45 minutes).
• Advanced – 20 repetitions of twelve exercises of Functional Training (should take around 60 minutes).
For Functional Training, there are twelve exercises of Leg-focused, Core-focused and Arm-focused.
• Leg-focused exercises: Squats/Lunges/Deadlifts/Step-ups.
• Core-focused exercises: Planks/Crunches/Glute Bridges.
• Arm-focused exercises: Triceps Dips/Bicep Curls/Shrugs/Overhead Pullover/Farmer’s Carry.
If you are not used to such exercises, please prepare in advance – have a chat with your doctor or one of our Personal Trainers. Should you wish to take part, please register with the Health Club or Fitness Centre teams.
Challenge 3 will take place in September and Challenge 4 in December. Be ready!
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