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Playgrounds: the perfect outdoor gym

23 October 2009

If you’ve been following the blog, you know that creating the perfect outdoor workout requires finding things to climb, pull yourself up on, hang from, push off of or dip from. With that in mind, it should be no surprise that a well-equipped playground is just about the ideal setting. To give you an idea of just a few of the things you can do with a good playground, check out the exercises we’ve listed for the playground image above. 1. Incline push-ups (feet on ground) Decline push-ups (feet on ladder) Hand-stand push-ups (feet higher up on ladder) Step-ups Pull-ups (from inside of ...

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This is not a swing set

19 October 2009

You’ve seen the videos, now it’s your turn to show us how creative you can be. How many exercises could you do on today’s piece of equipment – a swing set. List your ideas in the comments. For more exercise ideas, join Nike Training Club for a complete customised workout. SEE ALSO Nike ...

Sofia Boutella on challenging yourself

14 October 2009

After two successful tours dancing with Madonna, you’d think Sofia would be past getting her hands dirty. Turns out there’s nothing she loves more. Ready to start your own outdoor training regimen? Visit Nike Training Club for a customised workout program based on your goals. SEE ...

Sport-specific outdoor training: train ...

09 October 2009

The whole idea behind sports-specific training is to train using the motions and muscle groups that you use when you play your sport. You can do this with strength training, speed work and agility. You can even break down the motion into parts to work on improving your form. For instance, ...

These are not stairs

02 October 2009

You might be surprised how easy it is to use everyday outdoor objects to give yourself a serious full-body workout. Today’s object – stairs. Stairs are everywhere and, chances are, you’ve never given them a second thought. Nike athlete Anouk Hoogendijk shows us how you can use one of the ...

For footballer Anouk Hoogendijk, it’s ...

28 September 2009

When you play for one of the world’s top football teams, hitting the turf is just another day at the office. How does she keep it from being routine? Turns out, all you need is a little help from your friends. Ready to take your own training on the road? Visit Nike Training Club for a ...