June Fitness Challenge: Playgrounds
This month we are going to go outside and work out in the playground! Monkey swings, slides and handrails are all great training equipment, and you are usually surrounded by park benches, trees, and other structures that you can use to get creative. It will be fun.
This week we’ll start with two basic moves you can do on a swing.
Swing like a press roller : Place your hands on the seat of the swing, feet flat on the ground, and stretch out at your hips until you are in a plank position. The further back you put your feet, the harder it becomes.
Grouping the plank on the swing : This time, put your feet on the swing and your hands on the ground. (If there is mulch on the playground or something uncomfortable on the ground, use a towel or sweatshirt to soften your hands.) Bring your knees to your chest and straighten them again.
A childless swing is essentially a hanging trainer, so check out this hanging trainer exercise list for more ideas. If you are a parent or guardian, you can work with your child. Or, if you’d rather exercise when the play area is empty, use the clock and the weather to your advantage: in the early mornings and rainy days (bring a towel to dry your equipment), play areas tend to stay wide. open to us adults who just want to work out.