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 [...]
So we are now half way into the beach body programme and hopefully by now you are feeling better and starting to notice a few changes in your physique. Again we are stepping up the programme over the next 3 weeks introducing you to superset training and fitness challenges.
Warm up: As before spend 5 minutes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ground and pound gauntlet.
Jump and punch your way to fighting fitness with this explosive challenge.
For this challenge all you will need is either a punch bag or a kick shield placed on the floor. You will start off with one lateral jump over the bag or shield (One rep counts as jumping over the [...]
For this challenge all you need is one powerbag. For woman use a 7.5kg or 10kg bag and men 15kg-20kg. Spend 5-10 minutes warming up before starting the challenge. Perform 5 reps of the following exercises, clean and press, burpees and lateral jumps. This is 1 set and the aim is to complete as many [...]
