Gecko Fitness is proud to launch the new X range series!

The X range is an intense short burst workout system to challenge everyone from the fittest gym goer  to elite sports person.

Fitness experts have long been talking about the benefits of shorter high intensity workouts over the slower paced cardio experiences! The X range workouts will range from 30-45 minutes and will take place outdoors no matter the weather. The sessions are run by the Gecko Fitness experts, who have tried and tested these workouts on professional athletes to whip them into shape for world level competition.

X range is just not for elite athletes- as long as you are up for being pushed to your limits and you are not afraid of getting wet  – this is the kick your body needs!

Classes are being held on Saturday mornings 9.15am at Bradfield Sports Complex.

For more info contact the Gecko team.

Goal: To challenge muscular endurance and strength in the chest and shoulders and also core and hip stabilisation.

Setup and alignment

1. Kneel on floor, place hands on the side of dome, keep arms fully extended and the finger tips facing down.

2. Adjust body positioning so that chest and shoulders are aligned over the centre of dome

3. Tuck the toes under and straighten the legs so the body is in an extended plank

Execution

1. Slowly flex the elbows lowering the chest towards centre of the dome

2. Allow elbows to open to the sides so that the shoulders move through horizontal abduction

3. Maintain an aligned position from the ankles through to the ears

4. Pause at the bottom of the movement, then extend the elbows and press back up to the start

5. Contract the core musculature to enhance balance performance

Safety Tips

1. Keep the centre of chest aligned over the centre of the platform

2. Maintain neutral lumbar and cervical spinal posture throughout exercise

3. Do not lift the head or collapse in the lower back

4. Partial scapular retraction and depression will help to stabilise the shoulder girdle.

5. This exercise may not be suitable with orthopaedic concerns associated with the wrist or the shoulder.

Repetitions

Perform 8-20 reps to fatigue adjusting the reps based on overall workout times and goals.

Gecko fitness is proud to be offering a comprehensive Osteopathy and sports injury package to its customers. This new service is being led by Osteopath Aynsley Fry BSc (Hons) Ost, head pilates instructor Claire Spizick and chief strength conditioner Tom Fry. We are on hand to offer a total approach to your problems, to include manual therapy, rehabilitation from injury or surgery and continued support returning to full fitness and health, for more information please feel free to get in touch.

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