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him 20. Once you’ve caught your breath, British Military Fitness sessions remind you of PE classes atlschool (except you actually want to take
part). Running, sit-ups, press-ups, all kinds of other ups, races, a friendly
bunch of folk, and a bit of jovial shouting from the ex-military drill instructors.
Hard work that'll leave you feeling fantastic. Weather is not an issue.
Apparently ‘if it’s not raining, it’s not training’.
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Fond of fitness girl Sarah Johnston plays the number game with thrice weekly sessions and minor celebrities.
5 words to describe how exercise makes you feel
Fitter. leaner, stronger. less stressed
4 ways to stop the fitness slide during the Festival
Set yourself a target of at least (it) minutes exercise three times a week and you'll feel much more able to cope with all these late nights. Be realistic. hut be strict with yourself. Try scheduling exercise appointments Ill your diary and make them as important as your party invites. Get a friend to join you on a jog around the city to look out for minor celebs. It all else fails. dancing is an excellent way to stay ill. get your dancing shoes on and take advantage of those late (:Iuh opening hours. 3 things you love about Edinburgh in August
It's a good time to get out and exercise outside. Even if it rains it's great that it's not pitch black at 4pm. I also love the atmosphere that the Festival creates.
2 things you hate about Edinburgh in August
Trying to get anywhere in a hurry. With a torest's worth of tlyers being handed out which all end up in the bin.
1 all-time most popular excuse for not exercising.
‘|'ve been really busy and haven't had time'. Exercise helps you perform better in all aspects of your life. so investing a little hit of time Will really pay oil.
I Sarah is a qualified personal trainer and Swedish mg sseuse. She can be contacted on 07985) 42.6 572.
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Apparently it’s summer.
Get outside before the icy hand of winter sweeps the land.
:2: Running Start at St Margaret's Loch in Holyrood Park and make your way up the hill to Dunsapie Loch. It's not too steep but it’s good for a warm-up. Once there, follow the path round, feel free to admire the swans but don‘t get too close as they can break your arm, apparently. Turn the corner and enjoy the most beautiful jogging view in Edinburgh, the whole city
and the Pentland Hills before you.
Inspiring stuff. Pop over the top of the hill and enjoy a blissful run down to Holyrood or take the Radical Road round Salisbury Crags if you’re feeling frisky.
:1: Resistance training And you thought benches were just for sitting on or flinging at the police. Shame on you. Tone your arms by doing tricep dips— place your hands on the bench, shoulder width apart, legs straight out behind you, plank- Iike. Lower yourself down, keeping your elbows in and your back straight. Doing press ups on a bench makes it a bit easier. Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart, ensuring they are at chest level. With straight back and legs, gently lower yourself down and back up. Do two sets of 12 for each technique. There are many fine benches in Holyrood Park if you want to combine cardio and resistance work.
:1: Cycling John F Kennedy once said ‘Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride'. that‘s certainly true of the route that follows the Water of Leith from Newhaven all the way to Balerno. It's 12 miles of seeing the city, including the spectacular Dean Bridge, from a whole new angle. For the full route, join at Balerno High School or Hawthornvale in Newhaven, but the section from Stockbridge to Balerno is bonniest. www. spokesorguk,
www. waterof/eith. org. uk