Exercise your body and mind

Jun 27 2009 by David Fairlamb

Personal trainer David Fairlamb puts us through our paces.

Friday

Repeat Monday’s session but add step ups to the high knees, quick knees and zig-zags. Remember, stay light on your feet.

Saturday

David Fairlamb’s Beach Bootcamp 9am-9.45am.

Exercise of the week (view the Journal’s video section).

Zig-Zags: Find a flat, soft surface and measure 30-40m. Turn side-on and move diagonally for 3-4 strides, then turn to the other side and do the same until you have completed the distance. Keep your knees bent at all times. Your recovery is the walk back to the start.

The strength exercise is for your upper half and arms. Wrap your band around something stable, put one foot in front of the other for stability and keep your stomach tight. Keep your arms in line with your shoulders, elbows out to the side and push one arm forward and back, before starting the other or doing both together.

Find out more about David Fairlamb Fitness Consultants at www.davidfairlambfitness.co.uk or call (0771) 364-0899.

Super food - onions

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Motivational quote

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

Exercise tip

When using a resistance band, make sure you control the movement back to the start of the exercise, try not to relax and let the band take you back.