Dynamic Mobility Warm-up
Partner work:
P1: Snatches (30secs per arm)
P2: High Knees
60seconds work the swap. Once both partners have completed both exercises then 60seconds rest.
Complete 3 rounds
Then:
P1: Cleans (swap arm after 30secs or perform using double KB)
P2: Sprinter Lunges
60seconds work the swap. Once both partners have completed both exercises then 60seconds rest.
Complete 3 rounds
Then:
P1: Jerks (swap arm after 30secs or perform using double KB)
P2: Mountain Climbers
60seconds work the swap. Once both partners have completed both exercises then 60seconds rest.
Complete 3 rounds
Then:
P1: KB Bottoms Up Crush Press-ups
P2: Dead Cockroaches
60seconds work the swap. Once …

Is Exercise More About “Calories In” Than “Calories Out”?

Most people believe that it is somehow possible to create a sustainable caloric deficit by burning calories through exercise.This is why treadmills and exercise bikes display calories and many folks obsess about burning those “extra calories” (often only to eat or drink them right back).Although exercise is certainly not the panacea for weight loss, there is no doubt that a substantial number of folks may experience very significant weight loss after taking up a regular exercise program.I, however, have long suspected that …

This workout will get your juices flowing. It is sure to get the sweat on and get you into shape. With your perseverance YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

Start with a good dynamic mobility warm-up. As an example click here for a video. Should take you approximately 5 minutes.
Then a quick little circuit:
10x Double handed Kettlebell Swings
10x Single handed Kettlebell Swings (Left and then Right)
10x Press-ups (doing these on your knees are okay with me)
10x Lunges (again 10 on both left and right)
10x Crunches
Just complete as many sets as possible in …

Overcoming Common Exercise Barriers – THE EXCUSE LIST BLAH BLAH BLAH
Health and fitness make sense. Yet, when faced with actually being more physically active, most people can come up with scores of excuses, concerns, and worries. These barriers can prevent us from even taking the first step. Here are some common barriers and possible solutions:
“I don’t have enough time.”
Everyone has the same amount of time. We just choose to use it differently. It’s a matter of priorities. Some find a lot of time for television, but nothing to spare for …

There is no other training method that develops strength, endurance and cardiovascular capacity quite like the kettlebell. Its ability to provide unparalleled conditioning and turbo charged fitness has seen an upsurge in popularity in recent years, with athletes such as Lance Armstrong, celebrities such as Gerard Butler for 300, Matthew McConaughey, Geri Halliwell and Jennifer Lopez, and the military all incorporating kettlebells into their training regimes.

Kettlebell Training Leeds

Kettlebell training differs from traditional weight training routines in that it requires the body to work as one integral unit rather than a number of …

Downward dog
The downward dog is one of the most widely recognised yoga poses and has much to offer any
athlete, especially those involved in running or high-impact sports, where tight hamstrings and
spinal tension can impede performance. However, as well as stretching and strengthening the body, this pose can also be used to rejuvenate and invigorate the body, as part of your warm-up and cool-down, and for recovery between training sessions.

Benefits
●Lengthens and releases tension in the spine;
●Releases tension around the shoulder blades;
●Stretches the hamstrings of the rear thigh, gastrocnemius muscle of the …

Press-ups/Push-ups
A fresh look at one of the old favourites – press-ups/push-ups. As recent research indicates that the press-up action can  and should – be tailored to the requirements of your sport.
It may seem strange to feature such a common exercise as press-ups in ‘exercise of the month’ – after all, who has never  one a press-up at some point in their life? However, because they are so common, researchers like analysing exactly  what they do, and in particular, which muscles they benefit the most. Anecdotal evidence suggests that varying the …

The ab curl-up

Just because this is one of the most commonly- performed trunk exercises don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy. Poor technique compromises the effectiveness of the exercise, so it is worth checking that you are able to do it perfectly.
Muscles involved: Rectus abdominis, obliques.
Benefits: An effective exercise for recruiting the rectus abdominis muscle and increasing its general strength.
Functional anatomy: The curl-up involves flexion of the thoracic portion of the spine to lift the weight of the shoulders and head off the floor, using the rectus abdominis assisted by …