Lunchtime workout at Howard Dawson Reserve

Howard Dawson Reserve is a great little reserve for a lunchtime workout and is conveniently located (depending on where you work of course!) right next to the freeway on Burke Road. There is plenty of parking next to the South Camberwell Tennis Club, which is right next to the oval – meaning you can maximize the amount of time you spend actually training!  It is also a favourite spot for Personal Training clients who do not wish to attend a gym.

Start off by getting warmed up next to the playground. We suggest a few star jumps, split jumps, high knees, lunges and heel flicks just to get the body warm and the joints moving. You can even utilise some of the equipment in the playground to help with these mobilising exercises. Step ups on one of the low benches is a great way to help warm up your lower body.

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Once you’re warm there’s a great running track around the outside of the oval which is approximately 400m. Start with a nice slow lap before completing some fartlek training (fartlek is a Swedish work meaning ‘speed play’). One great tip is to use the trees around the outside as markers – walk to one tree, jog to the next and then sprint to the next. Depending on your level of fitness we’d suggest you complete around 4 laps of this before introducing a bit of strength training.

The, setup a little station opposite the playground. Do 20 press ups and 20 sit ups and then jog around the oval. Next time you arrive back at your station complete 20 step ups and 20 push ups on the bench, followed by another lap around the oval and then 20 squat jumps and 20 lunges. Finally go for a nice slow jog around the oval before some nice long stretches so you’re not stiff during your afternoon at work!  Your Personal Trainer will also have some other great ideas on what you can do to maximise your lunchtime workouts!

If you’re starting to get bored of your own workouts and are ready for something a bit different, why not get involved in one of our Boot Camps which take place in the Howard Dawson Reserve on a Wednesday and Friday with more days and times to be added soon!