From the Wellness Corner…
We hope that many of you have had the chance to use Symmes’ beautiful new Par Course, located around the Symmes Walking Track. There are six stations, that when used with the Walking Track, can be a complete workout or a fun family outing!
Step Up Station: Start your workout at the step up station to get your heart pumping. Choose a step of comfortable height and place foot on top of step. Step up with other foot 5-10 times, using pole for balance. Return to starting position and repeat with alternate leg, 5-10 times.
Chin Up Station: With palms facing out or in, grasp the bar and pull up to face height. Hold your chin up and slowly return to resting position. Repeat 3-5 times and hold each chin up for a count of two.
Horizontal Ladder: Pull up onto ladder and cross horizontal ladder. If you are able, turn around at the end of the ladder and return back to the starting position.
Track: Run or walk two laps around the track.
Push Up Station: Position hands on push up bar and raise and lower body. Repeat 5-10 times. Hold each push up for a count of two for additional challenge.
Sit Up/Body Curl Bench: Secure feet under the bar with knees bent. Lie back and curl up for 3-5 sit ups. If you are able, hold in the sit up position for a count of five.
Balance Beam Station: Keeping your balance, cross the length of the beam, pivot and return.
Track: Run or walk two laps around the track.
