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Learn to Exercise with a Playground Swing
As seen in the Asbury Park Press and Inside Gymnastics Magazine...

Karen Goeller, author of the Swing Fitness Books, is offering a swing workout at the Midland Beach playground in Staten Island, NY. This event is set to take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 6:00 PM. This will give adults interested a chance to learn how to exercises with a playground swing safely. We will hold similar events on NJ. There is no fee, but space is limited. Please contact the authors at 888-496-8749 / 908-278-3756 or arrive 10 minutes before the workout to sign up.

We expect the participants in this group to range from those who have not exercised in a very long time to those already in top shape looking for something different. Although the participants will be at different fitness levels, the swing workout will still be productive for all because the exercise can be modified according to each individuals fitness level.

For example, the pull up can be performed above the swing for advanced participants or beneath the swing in a modified position for beginners. The person performing the modified pull up stands at a 45 degree angle holding the swing as they pull their chest toward the swing. The person performing the modified pull up is only pulling a portion of their weight, but the other person starting seated on the swing and pulling themselves up from there will be pulling all of their body weight. 

All of the participants from a recent event in NJ had positive feedback that included, "Great workout!" A former professional football player, a martial artist, and many beginners stated they planned to can continue these workouts on their own.

The Staten Island workout will be conducted as a group fitness class which is different from an individual training session. There is often great motivation, energy, and fun with group exercise.  Group classes are very productive because the people with exercise backgrounds most often help those just starting to exercise.

There are a few safety tips everyone should keep in mind with swing set fitness. Hold the chains securely and make sure you are comfortable before you move. Make sure you do not place your hands on glass or animal droppings. And most importantly, stop if you feel dizzy, nausea, injured, or ill. Always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.

In swing set fitness there are leg exercises, chest exercises, and core exercises among many others. Karen Goeller, author and trainer, may ask the participants to perform core exercises such as flutter kicks and knee lifts or leg exercises such as squats or step ups.

This class will last 30-60 minutes, but many workouts can be as short as 15 minutes. The short workouts are perfect for anyone with a tight schedule. The benefits of this form of training are not only that the participant can improve muscle tone or lose weight, but they can exercise outdoors at the local playground. Performing a workout at a playground is very inexpensive and often rejuvenating. There is no need to purchase expensive fitness equipment and those with children can exercise while their children play. Better yet, they can exercise with their children.

It is expected that swing set fitness will become more popular as the summer weather approaches. This training is unique, enjoyable, and very convenient for many people. It is the type of exercise that may be enjoyed as a family activity or social event with friends.

The authors, Karen Goeller and Brian Dowd, will continue to additional events throughout the year. They will be available to answer questions, sign books, and give personal training sessions upon request. For more information or to sign up for events please visit www.SwingSetFitness.com or call 888-496-8749 / 908-278-3756.

Swing Fitness Books Featured in Inside Gymnastics Magazine!

Karen Goeller’s Gymnastics and Fitness Books

1. Fitness on a Swing Set with Training Programs (ISBN: 978-0-6151-5028-4)
   Nearly 50 exercises and several workouts that take place on a playground swing! Combined book of other two swing set books.
    
2. Swing Set Workouts (ISBN: 978-0-6151-5170-0)
   You get 12 workouts that range in difficulty. They all take place on a playground swing! 
    
3. Fitness on a Swing Set! (ISBN: 978-0-6151-4788-8)
   Nearly 50 exercises that take place on a playground swing!
    
4. Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning Exercises (978-1-4116-0579-4)
   Over 100 drills and conditioning exercises in this book. Appropriate for developing gymnasts. Topics: Running, Vault, Bars, Dance, Press Handstand
    
5. Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning for the Handstand (978-1-4116-5000-8)
   Appropriate for most gymnasts because of the body tightness drills.
   Topics: Learning Body Tightness, Handstand Shape, Tightness in Motion and More!
    
6. Gymnastics Drills... Walkover, Limber, Back Handspring (978-1-4116-1160-3)
   Appropriate for most gymnasts. The walkover drills can be performed by high level gymnasts to help maintain flexibility and alignment as well as gymnasts learning the basic skills.
    
7. Gymnastics Conditioning for Legs and Ankles (978-1-4116-2033-9)
   Appropriate for gymnasts of most levels in order to maintain lower body strength. Increase difficulty by increasing weight used.
    
8. Gymnastics Journal... My Scores, My Goals, My Dreams (978-1-4116-4145-7)
   Appropriate for all competitive levels. It inspires gymnast to set reasonable short and long term goals.
    
9. The Most Frequently Asked Questions about Gymnastics (1-59113-372-6)
   Guide for gymnastics parents and competitive gymnasts.
    
10. Fitness Journal: My Goals, My Training, My Success (978-1-8472-8444-0)
    Record workouts, goals, and meals. Useful for people who need motivation or take fitness seriously!
     
11. Strength Training Journal
    Record your workouts as you complete them. Great for college athletes, bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts.
     
12. Gymnastics Conditioning Programs: Five Conditioning Workouts! (978-0-6151-4759-8)
    Topics include endurance, core, upper body for uneven bars, and more.
     
13. Gymnastics Conditioning: Tumbling Conditioning
    Tumbling Conditioning has conditioning for twisting, body tightness, upper body strength, plyometrics, and more.
     
14. Golf Fitness: 12 Full Body Workouts (Animated E-Book)
    Muscle groups used for swing are the focus, but all major muscle groups are engaged.
     
15. Golf Fitness: 6 Core Workouts (Animated E-Book)
    Core training for the golfer. Abdominal, back, and sides are trained through this fitness program.
     
16. Fitness Program: Strength Training and Core (E-Book)
    Two workouts: The first is full body strength training using dumbbells. The second is light conditioning, mostly core.
     
17. Fitness Program: General Conditioning with Dumbbells (E-Book)
    The exercises are basic and this program is great for the person who would like to become fit and maintain a good fitness level.
     
18. Fitness Program: General Conditioning with Dumbbells and Fitness Ball  (E-Book)
    This program is a great program to gain and maintain fitness for daily activity.

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