Forest workout – Part 1

GET YOUR HIKE OFF TO THE RIGHT START WITH THESE EXERCISES

For our forest workout, we headed into nature and looked for ways to get active. And, as expected, it’s easy to find outside. But take a look for yourself!

We would love to inspire you with these 5 exercises and ideas for more activity, adventure and freedom in the fresh air. This is also good preparation for your next individual hiking tour with Eurohike.

Exercise 1: Bench dip

Here we transform the classic ‘tricep dip’ into a bench dip. The only difference? You’re right, the bench! So, next time you take a break, don’t sit down, just press up. Please make sure your back is straight when performing this exercise.

Exercise 2: Tree trunk balance

The tree pose in yoga – also called Vrikshasana – we decided to do it on a tree trunk. It’s good for more balance and inner peace. Please make sure that you don’t fall off the tree trunk ;-)

Exercise 3: Tree pulls

Certainly not the easiest exercise: the pull-up. Carried out on a branch, however, it is definitely much more adventurous than on a normal bar. It will strengthen your upper arms, make you laugh and pleasantly tired after just a few tries.

Exercise 4: A tree-strong back

During the first exercise, alternately extend your arm forward and your leg backward. How exactly? Give it a go, there is only one right way!

In the second exercise, linger as long as you want or go onto your forearms. Please pay attention: arms and legs, and your back should form a line.

Exercise 5: Leap to freedom

He might look like a ski jumper taking off, but Michael from Eurohike is at the edge of the forest jumping into freedom. Please make sure that you have a straight back while jumping. And please do not do the exercise before a big drop!

Tip: The second part of the forest workout with more exercised for an active summer will follow soon!