Upper Body Toning In The Fresh Air

Outdoor sports and leisure activities are getting more popular all the time. In the summer months it’s not very enjoyable to be stuck indoors in a stuffy gym or sports hall, when you could be outside in the fresh air. The trouble with outdoor sports however is that the majority of them focus on working the muscles of the lower body.  It’s not easy to do any weights or pull ups in the park to help tone the upper body, so what sports can you do?

Kayaking. Water sports such as kayaking and canoeing are very good at exercising the muscles of the back, shoulders and arms. The arms and shoulders provide the vast majority of the movement, but the upper torso is also called upon lots to stabilise the body. Furthermore, when you need a bit of a break, you can just stop paddling and glide along for a little bit. If your not keen on water however, this sport might be best avoided to be honest.

Climbing. Its not easy to find sports that put pressure on every single muscle in the body, but rock climbing is one of them. That said, your legs are not actually worked as much as you might think as a lot of the grip comes from special sticky slim line shoes that look like cycling shoes. Conversely, a lot of the power and endurance work is provided by the arms during climbing. You are frequently required to support your whole body weight with your arms and grip with your fingers, which is enough to get even the weakest person toned up.

Hand Bikes. More people ride bikes outside than take part in any other sporting activity. That said, its not the best sport in the world getting your arms in shape. Hand bikes however such as Pinarello Dogma ones are geared in such a way that you can pick up some great speed just by turning your arms. They are often used by those who cannot use their legs, so have been designed with usability and endurance in mind.

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