Here's Chris having a quick breather before a steep uphill section in Claiffe Heights in the Lake District.
Again, because the bike is moving (and sometimes the ground does too!) mountain biking is good for balance. It is also great for leg strength and general fitness. The thrill of the downhills is almost as good as the satisfaction of getting to the top of the uphills.
We've taken clients biking on everything from canal towpaths to mountains; from the New Forest in England to the Cairngorms in Scotland to Snowdonia in Wales. |
Here are Ray and Neil H trying a route in Tilberthwaite Quarry in the Lake District.
Climbing is great for strength and flexibility. It also helps with hand-eye coordination, or body sense. You can't always see the hold you're trying to put your hands and feet on so the brain has to work out where the body is in relation to the rock.
We've also taken clients climbing on Stanage, and other gritstone edges in the Peak District; at Porthclais Harbour in Pembrokeshire; and in the Ardeche, in the South of France. |
Here we are kayaking near Porthclais Harbour in Pembrokeshire.
These sit-on-top kayaks are perfect for exploring the amazing British coastline. Kayaking is good for the muscles in the upper body, and also in the stomach and lower back. |
This is Gill and Chris paddling through Rydal Water on their way back to Ambleside in the Lake District.
Canoeing is great because there are no worries about getting stuck in the boat, and they are really easy to get in and out of. Canoeing will challenge your balance, as the boat is continously moving slightly on the water.
We love loading our food and camping gear into a canoe and setting off exploring! There are lots of beautiful places all over the UK which we've been to, and even more which we haven't explored yet.. |
This is Phil walking from Derbyshire Bridge down to Goytsclough Quarry in The Peak District.
Walking is great for general fitness, both of the body and the soul. There is something special about being in the hills, away from the noise of cities and traffic.
Most of the team enjoy nothing better than strapping a rucksack on and disappearing into the hills for a few days. In fact, our clients have loved this as well. |
