Bus Ride in India..Hanging On
This morning I discovered a great way to keep fit and those muscles warmed up.
It is not yoga. Actually it is the ride on an Indian bus.
All India buses are by and large fully packed as they chug along stopping at each stop picking up and dropping off passengers as they go. I discovered that hanging on to the rails as the bus swings and jerks stops and starts is a great way to stretch and bring blood to the muscles.
By hanging on and adjusting to each and every swerve, many muscles are given a workout. Each movement calls many muscles into action, stretching and contracting in turns.
I noticed that these were isometric exercises as the muscles were held for several seconds just like what happens in yoga. It was good too as there was very little strain and I hopped off the bus rather fresh from my “standing room” only ride.
So, next time you are in India, take the bus. It is a great workout and beats the toot toot as it is safer. And cheaper too.
