This challenge mixes plyometrics with one of the most effective compound lifts to give you a tough workout that will work most of the major muscles in your body as well as giving you cardiovascular benefits. The aim is perform 10 reps of the barbell clean and press, plyometric press-ups and double legged squat thrusts [...]
This 9-exercise circuit challenge again uses the versatile and effective training tool, the Powerbag. The aim is to complete 2 circuits of the below exercises in the fastest time. Before you start this challenge spend 5-10 minutes doing some light cardio to warm up. Then perform 10 reps of each of the 9 exercises to [...]
After the “Design your own workout” post proved popular I have decided to put together a “Create your own challenge” post. At Results I use fitness challenges as a great way of monitoring clients progress. Once they have completed a challenge they will then do it 6-8 weeks later to see how much they have [...]
If you have seen the film 300 then chances are you will have heard of the 300 workouts. There are many to be found on the Internet but the original one used to get the actors and stuntmen into incredible shape used exercises such as pull-ups, clean and presses and box jumps. The entire workout [...]
Here is a challenge that I did at the end of my Saturday morning circuit class. Due to the large numbers who take part the challenge uses minimal kit, so once again all you need is a weight plate (5-10kg) and an exercise mat. 6 exercises make up the challenge with you spending a minute [...]
For this challenge all you need is a weight plate (start off with one that weights 5-10kg) and a bench or step box. The best types of weight plates to use are those with handles (such as the Reebok ones used in studio classes such as Bodypump) since they are easier to grip. The challenge [...]
This challenge as you may have guessed from the name consists of 8 exercises each done for 1 minute. Because it is only 8 minutes long it is great if you are short of time or chuck it in at the start of your workout or even use it to finish a session depending how [...]
For this workout all you will need is a kick-shield. It mixes plyometrics along with striking drills to give you an anaerobic workout that will help to strip plenty of body fat. Aim to complete the circuit 3 times with a 1-2 minute rest in between rounds and then build up to 5 full circuits. [...]
Here is another session I did with my circuit group recently that requires little kit and can be completed in 30-40 minutes. All you will need are some dumbbells, step box, weight plates and a mat. The circuit is split into 3 sections, upper body, lower body and cardio. Each section consists of 3 exercises [...]
The kettlebell is an effective training tool that can help you to improve strength, endurance and power as well as working your heart and lungs with dynamic total body movements that can burn plenty of calories. These cannonballs with a handle shaped weights have become very popular recently thanks to their use by celebrities and [...]
