Alex
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I don't know if anyone has already posted it, but as the normal proverb of the only way to stay cave fit is by caving is not possible, what is the best way to stay cave fit?
Running and cycling is allowed outside, but aerobic exercise is not normally a major component of cave fitness, its normally more of an endurance sport. Assuming there is no means to set up a rigging course in your house, what can we do?
I have been filling a tackle bag full of weights, pushing it round my furniture, doing press ups with it on my back, and looking at muscle endurance exercises in my copy of the Super Alpinist (which is designed for climbers though).
What is everyone else doing, or recommend. I want to be able to be pretty much at my normal fitness level whenever we are next allowed to go caving. Though I am aware it will just piss it down, when we are allowed out.
Running and cycling is allowed outside, but aerobic exercise is not normally a major component of cave fitness, its normally more of an endurance sport. Assuming there is no means to set up a rigging course in your house, what can we do?
I have been filling a tackle bag full of weights, pushing it round my furniture, doing press ups with it on my back, and looking at muscle endurance exercises in my copy of the Super Alpinist (which is designed for climbers though).
What is everyone else doing, or recommend. I want to be able to be pretty much at my normal fitness level whenever we are next allowed to go caving. Though I am aware it will just piss it down, when we are allowed out.