P1 STAFF DEVELOP INTENSIVE POWERBOATING WORKOUT

As Southampton approaches faster than a speeding fist, we took a long hard look at our North London staff and decided that most wouldn't get through three rounds of Jenga, let along three rounds of powerboating! So, in a bid to trim up this land lumbering lot, we've browsed extensive issues of Men's Health, skim read Arni's biography and rinsed our Sales Mangers extensive gym knowledge to bring you the first instalment of our ultimate guide to Powerboating fitness.

It may not be medically approved, but we think we've got it all in our handy quick-fire guide.  

Stamina - So you'll need to have stamina to make sure you're not flaking out mid-race. The best way is to get going on some cardiovascular training. Running is by far the best way to get the results you need and it'll help shed the pounds quickly. But watch out for aches or pains in the knees and ankles if you're no spring chicken.

The rowing machine is your friend. A tough all round work out that will have you race ready in no time at all. You may not become a contender for the Oxford Vs Cambridge boat race but you'll be ripped for a round of SuperStock where a lack of physical fitness can be made up with a die-hard will to win.

Swimming. It's not only a great form of exercise; it's also pretty handy for staying alive. If you hook your boat and find yourself in the water then you don't want to float about like an over inflated buoy. Put your training to good use and head towards the nearest safety vessel.

Keep your eye's peeled for the next issue of our P1 training guide

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