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Hi, my name is Janice Evenson.
I'm a fitness trainer with Enbridge.
Throughout this month, leading up to the Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way,
I've been sharing my best fitness tips to help you prepare for the climb.
Last week, we talked about cross training.
Now remember, before you get started, check with your doctor first
if you're new to physical activity.
Last week, we talked about cross training and how important that is
to increase your stamina and strength.
We talked about resistance training two to three times per week,
and also how important it is to vary your workouts.
Along with cross training, working your core is very important.
The core muscles are not just the abdominal muscles,
they also refer to your gluteal muscles, your hip flexors and your back muscles.
Keeping the core muscles strong is very important
for keeping you upright throughout the climb,
especially in the latter stages when you start to fatigue.
Those strong core muscles will help you get to the top.
Core conditioning involves more than just abdominal crunches.
It also involves things like lunges, twisting movements, squats,
and plank exercises.
I hope you've enjoyed this tip to help you prepare
for the Enbridge CN Tower Climb for United Way.
Please join me next week when we'll talk about preparation for the big day.