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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When it comes to warming up most people will spend a few minutes doing some type of cardio exercise followed by a few static stretches. This post will look at dynamic stretching often referred to as functional flexibility as a way of warming up the body before exercise.
Dynamic stretching uses the force production of a [...]
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 [...]
This workout uses exercises that target multiple muscle groups in one go to give you a whole body workout in just 6 movements. This is a great resistance programme for anyone who is short of time or wants to burn some body fat as well as toning up, as by working so many muscle groups [...]
This workout mixes resistance exercises with plyometric training to help you improve your strength, speed and power. Plyometric exercises involve your muscles being loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence which can help you to jump higher, run faster, throw further, punch harder etc which is why this type of training is used by many [...]
Now the Christmas season is well and truly over, many people will be looking forward to their summer holidays. This 12-week plan is designed to help you achieve that beach body you desire by shedding body fat, improving muscle definition and tone as well as increasing your cardio fitness. The 12-week plan is split into [...]
