"FIT BITS" by April Hull
A periodic feature offering timely fitness advice relevant to your Civic Center workout experience
Outdoor Exercising More Popular Now Than Ever!
Just a quick drive or short walk to any one of our local Wahoo parks or even Lake Wanahoo opens a door. You become stronger and more resilient in the weeks and months ahead by choosing to exercise in the great outdoors!
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise:
- Challenges Your Body - The environment, terrain, and even weather conditions challenge your body and force you to adapt in ways indoor workouts cannot.
- Tension and Stress Relief - It's a natural anti-depressant that helps ward off anxiety and boosts your mental health.
- Getting Fresh Air - Trade indoor, re-circulated air with cleaner, fresher air.
- Absorb Vitamin D - Essential for optimal health, Vitamin D is produced from exposure to direct sunlight.
- Can Be a Social Outing - Grab your friends, co-workers, or family members...and you're more likely to stick with it.
- It's Accessible - You're using public, outdoor facilities such as our local parks, shelters, and trails which are open to anyone.
Recommended Outdoor Exercise Workout Regimen:
This workout was designed by April Hull and is intended to be executed 3-7 times/week with 1-3 sets and 15-30 repetitions of each exercise or stretch. Remember to always warm up properly before exercising.
See photos below for examples of specific exercises and movements.
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Chest Stretch
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Calf Stretch
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Push-Ups (Regular & Modified)
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Dips (Regular & Cross-Over)
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Planks (Regular & Side)
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Back Stretch
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Hamstring Stretch
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Thigh Lifts (Outer & Inner)
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Squat Twists (Starting & Finishing Movements)
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By creating consistency in your workouts until the weather turns colder, you will be prepared to take on the winter months in a powerful way!
Don't wish for it. Work for it.
April Hull is available for fitness consultations at the Civic Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact April at (402) 779-6124 or click here to email.