Glenside Campus Trim Trail

For a workout with a bit of a difference, try the trim trail on Glenside Campus. At your own pace you can follow the outdoor course which targets different areas including strength, speed, balance, flexibility and co-ordination.

We've put together a 'how-to' on getting the most out of the Trim Trail below and you can scan the QR codes at each station to easily access this.

Health Commitment Statment:

Do not exercise beyond your own abilities.

  • If you suffer any signs or symptoms then stop exercising immediately and seek medical help.

  • Make sure you warm up thoroughly before you start.

  • Make sure you stay hydrated and carry water with you at all times.

  • If you have any questions or queries please visit the centre for sport.

  • Find a training partner to help motivate you and make it more fun.

  • Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and get fit at the same time.

Do not exercise beyond your own abilities.

  • If you suffer any signs or symptoms then stop exercising immediately and seek medical help.

  • Make sure you warm up thoroughly before you start.

  • Make sure you stay hydrated and carry water with you at all times.

  • If you have any questions or queries please visit the centre for sport.

  • Find a training partner to help motivate you and make it more fun.

  • Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and get fit at the same time.

Your warm-up

In order to prevent injury, completing a warm-up before you set off is key. We recommend that it lasts at least five minutes. Here's a sample warm-up routine to get you started:

  • Walk on the spot swinging arms forward and back – 30 seconds

  • Alternate stepping lunges – 30 seconds

  • Squats – 30 seconds

  • Wall press ups (can use the floor if preferred) – 30 seconds

  • Jog or heel kicks on the spot – 30 seconds

  • Repeat this two more times

Station 1: Pole Climb - Primarily working the muscles of the upper body and arms whilst challenging your agility and climbing skills.

  • Use your feet to clamp the pole for support

  • Then use both arms to try and pull yourself up the pole

  • Getting to the top of the pole will work up a sweat!

Station 2: Hurdles - A cardiovascular exercise targeting all the leg muscles

  • Face the hurdles at your chosen height

  • Carefully run and jump each hurdle as you go

  • Repeat if you want a challenge, make sure you take a rest break between each set

Station 3: Dip Bars

  • Dips - working on Triceps and Anterior Deltoid

    • Stand between the parallel bars and place one hand on each in the middle

      • Option 1: Put your legs out in front of you with your feet flat on the floor

        1. Slowly bend your elbows lowering yourself between the bars to chest height

        2. Slowly push yourself back up again without locking your elbows

      • Option 2: Same as above with your feet lifted off the floor

    • Repeat as many times as you can

  • Row - Working on Bicep

    • Sit between the parallel bars with an underhand grip of either bar

    • Put your legs straight out in front of you, pull yourself up so your shoulders come to the bar height

    • Slowly lower back down

    • Repeat as many times as you can

Station 4: Ladder Walk - Working on Latissimus dorsi, Deltoids, Biceps and grip strength

  • Place both hands on the first bar

  • One hand at a time swing from one bar to the next

  • Go as far as you can aiming to reach the end

Your warm down

Why not take a stroll around Glenside Campus or venture a little further afield for a relaxing cool down.