The benefits of a full-body workout Livestrong.com highlights the benefits of a full-body workout, which targets exercises for the upper body, the core, and lower body, and it also elevates the heart rate. These can all be carried out by just doing bodyweight resistance exercises in your own home. Start your full-body workout off with 30-seconds of jumping jacks, jogging on the spot, or even marching. Follow this up with some classic exercises, such as press-ups (including wide and narrow arms to target different muscle groups), front and side planks, squats, front and back lunges, sit-ups, burpees, mountain climbers, etc. Working on multiple muscle groups at a time means that you are burning more calories per workout than if you were to focus on just one body part, according to the American Council on Exercise. Register for our Learn to Lift course If you are unsure about what to do when it comes to using weights; register your interest for our new Learn to Lift course by emailing [email protected]. Places will be limited per course so we advise that you register early to avoid disappointment. This course will help you build both confidence and strength through resistance training. Give your fitness and wellness a boost in 2023 We often start a new year by wishing we felt a little fitter, had a healthier diet, or, perhaps just felt a little better about ourselves. So, we’ve put some suggestions together that you may have heard before, but sometimes we all just need a gentle reminder. Aim for the recommended exercise level The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention recommends exercising for 30-minutes five days a week, including muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice a week. If that sounds too much or isn’t realistic for you, just do what you can. Lifestyle, Fitness & Wellness abingdon.org.uk/sports-and-leisure 3 Activities are run by Abingdon School Enterprises Limited on behalf of Abingdon School. Company No.04442429
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