A few posts ago we looked at a complex exercise using the Powerbag. The Powerbag is a very effective and versatile piece of kit but for many people it may not be readily available to them. This post looks at a complex exercise using dumbbells, which are found in most health clubs and are very [...]
As we head into the last 3 weeks of the beach body plan it’s time to turn your body into a fat burning machine with some high intensity circuit training. Circuit training combines resistance exercises alongside high intensity aerobic work. This means you will be keeping you heart rate elevated throughout the session so even [...]
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 [...]
In this post I will look at 5 very effective exercises that I use within my personal training sessions that work multiple muscle groups in one go. Using exercises that target a large number of muscle groups will cause your body to work harder compared to exercises that work muscles in isolation. These exercises will [...]
Many people train with the goal in mind of losing body fat from around their mid-section and achieving a flat stomach. While you cannot spot reduce when it comes to dropping fat you can certainly follow a programme that will help to target your abdominal area. This workout mixes resistance exercises that will work all [...]
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 [...]
If you have seen or done some of the workouts on this site then you will know I am a huge fan of circuit training. I have been teaching circuit training classes to large groups for over 10 years now and use it as part of my one 2 one and small group sessions. I [...]
This whole body circuit uses 2 of my favourite pieces of gym equipment, the powerbag and kettlebell alongside bodyweight exercises. The aim of the workout is to complete 3 full circuits with a 1-2 minute rest in between. Spend 5-10 minutes warming up before starting.
EXERCISE
REPS
V-ups
12
Bent over row, clean and press combo
12
2 Handed kettlebell swings
12
Powerbag walk [...]
Here is another session that I did with my circuit class. Circuit training is an excellent form of training that I use not only as a group fitness session but also in one to one training and within my own workouts. It is a great way to increase general fitness, burn calories, increase muscular endurance [...]
