I am not a winter person, but I do like to change up my training routine for winter. It helps me to focus on my goals and then before you know it Winter is finished…… Every year I have different goals to get through winter. Yesterday I did my first trail run in Australia, I …
The best exercises for weight loss – burn fat during and after
A list of the best exercises for weight loss – in order of effectiveness. Plus a circuit with effective exercises to burn fat. Making the most of your fat burning workout If your goal is to lose fat then you definitely don’t want to waste time by doing less than optimal exercises. Losing fat is …
This workout is one for the Books!
Every now and again there is a workout that I like to call “one for the books”, meaning this is a workout to remember. It is hard while you do it, you have to push hard and dig deep to get through it. And tomorrow you will feel it! It’s that kind off workout whenever …
Test your fitness
When was the last the that you assessed your true fitness level? Testing their fitness is not something many people do. I think you should test your fitness level every 4-6 weeks. How else are you going to know if you are making progress? There are many different ways to test your fitness: Here is …
Never miss a Monday!
Working out on a Monday means I start my week feeling like I accomplished at least one big thing. Doesn’t matter what, I get myself to do my workout on a Monday. For me, there’s nothing more motivating than that sense of accomplishment I get after finishing a tough workout. It really helps me adopt …
Drop ten, add 1 = crazy Monday chaos
The heading and the photo of this post sums this workout up quite well! I did this workout about two years ago in Kuala Lumpur and I can still remember it clearly! It was high intensity and it was a sweaty mess! Today was no different. When you start reading the workout it might look …
tennis workouts
Free tennis workouts. If you want to improve your tennis fitness, speed and agility I highly recommend these workouts. NextlevelfitnessPT: Essential tennis: Essential tennis (tabata):
Bring it on!
When was the last time that you got up on a Monday morning feeling on top of the world? Ready for the day and really looking forward to your workout? I love it when I wake up on a Monday morning, rested and ready for the day. I approached the Monday Madness program with a …
Just checking
I have heard it over and over again from my clients to check that I have the right program. That I am not confusing their program with someone else’s program. Today I felt like that too, I double checked that I am not doing someone else’s program. Do I actually have to do Frog jumps …
A Greek, Tasmanian and South African on a mission
What do you get when you mix a Greek, Tasmanian and South African together 5:00 am in the morning? A very intense and serious small group of people working hard in the gym. Today’s program has a lot of push ups in it and my Greek friend is super fast, so I fell behind quickly …
What is a finisher?
What is a Finisher? And why add it to your workouts? A finisher is an exercise or series of exercises done as intensely as possible in a short period of time, 5 – 10 minutes, which targets most of the major muscle groups and causes a very strong metabolic response. Basically it is the …
Your Playlist especially for Monday
Today’s workout is like a big Playlist, the big difference is that you can not put it on shuffle play. You have to start at number one and work your way through the list. Like any other playlist their will be “songs” that you don’t like. And the best song is saved for last! …
Are you serious? Here is another Monday Workout?
I usually design the Monday Workout about a week in advance. Then I shut my book and forget about the workout. So Monday mornings are always a surprise for me. Today when I opened my book I felt like the goat in the photo…… “are you serious?”. How will I get through all of this? …
Here is your Monday workout!
A few weeks ago I have changed my training routine. I used to rest on a Monday, due to family, work and house chores. The last 4 weeks I am resting on a Thursday, and the change is amazing. I have much more energy to do my runs over weekend, which I am grateful for …
Is exercise more important than diet?
Why exercise and not diet, should be your focus. Whether your goal is to lose weight, look better, be happier or to be healthier, two of the most important lifestyle factors you should focus on are diet and exercise. Some people prefer to focus on diet while others like to eat more or less what …
That time of the week again! Monday Madness
It is that time of the week again!! Are you ready for another crazy workout to start your week. This workout will definitely test for your fitness. After all it is 100 x push ups, 200 x squats and 4 km of running (if you are doing the running part of the program)!! I have …
Five bodyweight exercises which build noticeable muscle
A few years ago a good friend came to me with a request to help him build muscle. He used to participate in many different sports which kept him relatively fit with ease. At this time he was in his late thirties and as life goes, business was taking up most of his time. Golf …
Monday Madness
The Crazy Monday workout of last week was tough! I was feeling a bit sore all over till Thursday. I hope you enjoy this workout for Monday. It is always best to start your week strong! Remember finish stronger. Warm up: Light jog for 10 min Download gymboss on your phone! (timer) Set …
I suddenly have TIME!!
Last night I went to bed feeling way more relaxed than any other Sunday night. Imagine you don’t have to worry about groceries shopping, planning meals and lunch boxes for the week ahead. I have never thought how easy my life could be without preparing any meals. Since our move to Australia, I struggle …
My crazy Monday workout!
So my Crazy friend is injured and I am left to do this workout on my own. I do recommend you do this one with your training buddy!! Warm up: Light jog for 5 minutes. Workout: A) Repeat x 1 10 x squat jumps 50 x jump rope 10 x goblet squats 100 …