Fit & warm on the Vespa & Lambretta: petrol station gymnastics with Jan
Who hasn't experienced it? Hours of squatting on the scooter, your hand stuck on the throttle, your hump is hunched over, your arms are heavy and your legs cramped. At the obligatory stop at the petrol station, the joints crack and the muscles cry out for relaxation. You freeze. Now you can stroll up and down in an emphatically casual manner or half-heartedly do a few stretching exercises. Moderate success and aesthetic embarrassment are likely. But it wouldn't be bad to know at this moment which movements would really provide fresh energy and warmth in the body. That's why we brought Jan into the studio. As a sports and movement therapist, he knows exactly where each muscle fibre runs and which tendon calls for stretching.
In the video, trainer Jan shows his identical twin and us a few simple exercises that can be done quickly during a rest and get the human engine going again while the Vespa gets the necessary dose of fresh fuel. So, get your bacon on and raise your arms!
1. from ski flyer to winner
This extended squat activates the extensor chain that has atrophied from sitting for long periods of time, pumps a lot of blood through the body and stimulates the circulation. The largest muscle groups in the body are activated and burn a lot of energy while generating heat. Tip for cold two-wheeled days.
2. the hip pendulum
Stand on one leg and swing vigorously with the other. Important: If the left foot is in front, the right arm must also be forward. And if you can hardly keep your balance, you should support yourself on the scooter. You can find stable side stands here.
3. the St. Andrew's cross
An exercise that loosens the entire shoulder girdle. One arm swings up, the other down, the thumb belongs "nicely behind" and you can help out as a traffic sign at every level crossing. Sporty and practical.
4. the floating motion
One foot forward, the other back and then boldly spring through. Used to be called simply lunging, but well, such are modern times. In case of balance problems, the Vespa again serves as a support and we recommend sturdy handles and levers. It's allowed to be a bit strenuous and the thighs need to warm up. "Get out of your comfort zone!" demands Jan. This exercise is also great for frosty two-wheeled rides to get comfortably warm again.
5. the pothole
And last but not least, an exercise that can even be done on a scooter. Once again, the stretch chain should be activated. Both hands firmly on the handlebars, back straight and straighten up again and again with weight on the feet. Probably not recommended at 100 km/h to avoid distracting other road users. Stable leg shields, kick plates and stands (for dry practice) are the prerequisites for the successful execution of this stunt.
We would like to thank trainer Jan from Hardy's Fitness for these fantastic ideas, so that in future we will not only arrive at our destination healthy, but also fit.
Jesco und Nico sollten diesen Dreh der sportlicheren Sorte eigentlich begleiten. Wir haben die beiden vor unserem geistigen Auge schon in ballonseidenen Trainingsanzügen gesehen. Leider hatten sie zu viel Angst. Vor was auch immer. Wir haben ihnen das Video aber noch gezeigt und in diesem Clip seht ihr nochmal Jan, seinen Zwilling sowie Jescos und Nicos Reaktionen, viel Spaß damit:
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