‘Outdoor Exercises Have Done Me Good’

Friday, June 5, 2020 0:01

By DIANA MWANGO

Nancy Ochego has developed a liking for outdoor exercises following the closure of gyms.

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For nearly nine years, Nancy Ochego has exercised about six times a week at a gym.

Her preferred workouts were steps aerobics, a high-intensity cardio exercise that involves stepping up and down a block, and lifting weights to sculpt her body and gain strength.

But with coronavirus leading to the closure of gyms and forcing fitness enthusiasts to social-distance, she has developed a new liking for outdoor exercises.

“Prioritising health and safety, wear comfortable outdoor workout shoes because the surface outdoor is different from an indoor gym.