Park Club Boxers well done for a great start to the New Year, let’s try and keep up the training regularly!

Ok so we did the Press Ups test last week and judging by the aches and pains you guys said you had (some of you were hurting up to 4 days after!),  upper body strength may be something that’s missing from your routines.  Typically, classes are Spinning, Aerobics, Circuits and so on.  Most classes will give you a really good lower body workout as they’re generally working your Cardiovascular system.  Unless you put the effort in to work the upper body through well structured gym sessions, you start to miss out on this component.   Bit of a problem for me then when you come up to me and say, “Sandip, what’s the best way to tone up Bingo Wings?”

So next week, we’ll be focussing on the upper body, consisting of the Chest, Back, Shoulders and Arm muscles; all in addition to our Boxing workout.  I’ll be teaching you basic free weight lifts using dumbbells.  If you’re a complete beginner to this, you can prepare by attending Karen’s BodyPump class (be warned it’s very painful but very addictive!), have a bash at some of the weights upstairs in the gym or get one of the instructors to show you a 15 minute total body workout on the PowerPlate. 

As we perform our exercises in intervals, usually lasting about 3 minutes each, try to structure your Cardiovascular workouts in a similar pattern.  For example, running on the treadmill for 3 minutes between 70 – 90% of your maximum heart rate or maximum intensity level (using your own judgement) depending on your current fitness level, followed by a minute recovery slow jog or walk.  Aim for anywhere between 3 – 6 intervals to give you an intense but productive Cardiovascular workout.  You’ll burn more calories and develop specific fitness for our Boxing training.  Always warm up and cool down on every workout session.

Look forward to seeing you all next week.  In the meantime if you have any suggestions, questions or need any help with anything please feel free to email, text or call.

See you next week, stay safe!

ps we might be taking pictures next week so come looking your best as you always do!

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