Cheap ways to keep caravan fit
Did you know you can turn your caravan into a mobile exercise station?It's tempting when holidaying in a caravan to turn into a sloth -- sleeping in late, then sitting around drinking coffee and checking your Facebook feed, before rolling into an early Happy Hour...
However, keeping fit for caravanning is also important, especially for those with older muscles and ligaments more susceptible to aches and strains and other minor injuries, particularly around the shoulder and back regions.
Muscle tears and strains can ruin a holiday fast, and they can be caused by seemingly harmless activities like lifting up a strut-assisted bed, stretching to reach items in an overhead locker, or unloading heavy items like portable BBQs from a tunnel boot.
Even for those who despise bushwalking, cycling and other popular physical activities, it's relatively easy to keep 'caravan fit', with the use of a few cheap fitness accessories and turning your caravan into a mobile fitness station.
The so-called 'Active Nomads' recently teamed up with New Age Caravans to provide some great tips on keeping the body functioning well, without having to sweat too much or leave the comfort of your caravan site.
In their latest video they demonstrate some easy body-weight exercises using items like resistance exercise bands that can be used in conjunction with permanent caravan fixtures like the entry step and rear bumper bar. They also provide advice on simple ways to treat minor aches and pains, and how to move and lift items correctly, particularly when setting up the van...
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