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Outdoor Pursuits For Upper Body Fitness

Many more people are rediscovering the outdoors these days and taking part in alfresco sport. Especially when its warm outside, nobody likes being stuck indoors where the air recycled and the only wildlife is a couple of woodlice and the odd spider. That said, there are many more sports that you can so outside that give the lower body a good work out, but not many that focus on the upper body.You could just throw a ball about a bit or stick to push ups to help work the upper body, but lets take a look at real sports that work really well?

Kayaking. Sports like kayaking or rowing are fantastic for toning every muscle in the upper body. 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.

Rock Climbing. If you are looking for a sport that works every muscle in the body then rocking climbing is the one for you. 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 Biking. Cycling is one of those sports that is enjoyed by millions all over the world. However, it’s not so great for toning up the arms. Hand bikes however such as Pinarello ones are geared in such a way that you can pick up some great speed just by turning your arms. They also make a great mode of transport for people who do not have the use of their legs.

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