One of the first posts I ever submitted on the site covered that of abdominal training. It showed 15 exercises that would target your entire mid-section and help towards a flatter stomach (http://www.resultsconditioning.com/archives/340). In this post I will look at another 7 abdominal exercises that you can try instead of more conventional exercises such as [...]
Back in October I posted a video, which showed me taking my wife Laura through a circuit session while she was 6 months pregnant. (http://www.resultsconditioning.com/archives/495). Well now we have a beautiful baby daughter who is 9 weeks old and Laura is back into her training determined to get her pre-pregnancy shape back. She started after [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This whole body workout combines resistance training alongside cardio and is ideal for those whose goals are to improve muscle definition, reduce body fat and improve their general fitness.
For the resistance exercises aim to complete 3 sets of 12 reps using a weight that will challenge you. You should be struggling to complete the last [...]
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 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 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 [...]
This challenge will take you around 40 minutes to complete and works the entire body so can be done instead of your normal workout. The challenge is broken down into 4 stations of 4 exercises and the aim is to complete as many total sets as possible. Each station lasts 8 minutes and 10 reps [...]
Chest Challenge:
Destroy your upper body in this press up challenge.
This challenge involves nothing more than your bodyweight. Start with one press up and then go into a kneeling position and perform one kneeling sprawl. Each time increase both exercises by one rep.
Example:
1 Press up with 1 sprawl
2 press ups with 2 sprawls
3 press ups [...]
