Personal trainer launches Britain's first nude-ercise class where keep fit fanatics work out com

Helen Smith led circuits-style workout class for ten people in Southampton

• Cclass attended by those aged 33-70 included jumping-jacks and push-ups

• It is 'gentle boot-camp style exercise with partner games and teamwork'

• Class is nude but participants can wear trainers for exercises if they wish

A personal trainer has launched Britain's first nude-ercise class where keep fit fanatics work out completely naked.

Former recruitment consultant Helen Smith, 35, led the first circuits-style workout class for ten participants on Saturday evening in Southampton.

The hour-long class, which was attended by people aged between 33 and 70, included jumping-jacks, sit-ups, push-ups and partner work.

New idea: Former recruitment consultant Helen Smith, 35, led the first circuits-style workout class for ten participants on Saturday evening in Southampton

It has been described as 'gentle boot-camp style exercise with partner games and teamwork' suitable for all fitness levels.

Ms Smith, who is a British Naturism member, said: 'The main benefit of exercising naked is that you can really see what the instructor is doing in the exercises.

'For example, if you are doing a plank but wearing baggy exercise clothes, it is hard to tell if you have the correct form or not.

'You also don't have to think about washing sweaty gym clothes after the class, and it's a great way to celebrate the body.'

While the class is a nude activity, women can wear sports bras for comfort and participants can wear trainers for some exercises if they wish.

Ms Smith, from Basingstoke, came up with the idea after someone on a forum asked her whether she did nude fitness training.

Workout: It is described as 'gentle boot-camp style exercise with partner games and teamwork' suitable for all fitness levels 'We did lots of different things, including a competition to see who could hold a plank the longest.

'We also played a game in two teams where there were lots of cones on the floor and one team had to run around turning the cones upwards, while the other team competed to turn them all down. It was all different, and very fun.'

Mr Humphry said he became a naturist when he was in his 50s, after he was inspired by people he met on a beach.

The nude-ercise classes take place in Nursling Village Hall at Southampton, at 5pm on the third Saturday of every month, and cost £8 per session.

Other classes will take place in London and the South East, including in Bordon, Guildford, Reading and Alton, with details to be posted on the Facebook page.

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