Plank with feet on medicine ball Now you’ve mastered the plank have a go at this version with your feet up on a medicine ball… Level 1: Plank position with feet on medicine ball Put both of your feet on the medicine ball and hold plank position for 30 seconds. Level 2: Plank position with […]
Plank with medicine ball switch Now you’ve mastered the plank with hands on a medicine ball, have a crack at this… Level 1: Push up position with medicine ball hand switch Get in to position as if to do a push up – maintaining that position, put a medicine ball under one hand. Then roll […]
Plank with hands on medicine ball If you have a spare five mins in the gym give this a go… the idea is to test and improve your balance and core stability skills. You’ll need to be able to hold a full plank position (on your toes) on the floor for 30 seconds before trying […]
Skiing is great. Having your holiday stopped short due to injury, or flat out lack of fitness… not so great. So I’d like to share a few ski specific exercises that’ll help protect you from the stresses and strains you’ll face on the slopes. Do these 2-3 times/week for a month before you go and […]
When you’re working at losing body fat it’s key to maintain as much muscle as possible. Sure, having firm toned muscles looks good. But muscle is the most metabolically active of all the tissues in our body. Which means the more muscle we maintain, the more calories we burn – even at rest. Pretty cool, […]
Great exercise for building strong abdominals and improving your core’s ability to reflexively stabilise. Once you’ve mastered basic plank exercises and plank walkout I’d recommend progressing on to this badboy! – Begin kneeling behind the ball – Roll out over the ball, walking your hands forward one step at a time – Go as far […]
If you’ve been exercising for a while you’re probably savy to most of these. But it’s often hard to remember everything we know. So, in today’s post I’d like to share 7 of the most common gym mistakes. If you’re looking to maximise your gym time be wary of these! Mistake 1: Not having a […]
Try the this combination at the end of a workout to burn a few extra calories. Or if you’re struggling to get to the gym you could do this at home, in the park if you’re out for a run, or even in a hotel room if you’re away 🙂 The exercises: 1. Burpee  […]
The TRX plank row adds instability into the mix for an added challenge for your core and shoulders. Â Weight Selection Choose a weight you can complete 10 to 15 repetitions. You don’t need to go especially heavy on this; it’s less about the rowing and more about keeping the torso still. Instructions – Grab […]
If you’re limited for time the Single Arm Kettlebell Squat to Press is perfect for targeting a load of muscles all at once. Your legs, shoulders and arms all get some work. And because you only hold the weight on one side, your core works overtime to balance it out. Weight selection – choose a […]
