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Bodyweight Fat Loss Workout

August 10th, 2008
· Filed Under: Cardio Training · Fat loss · Outdoor Workouts · Strength Training

Ramp up your metabolism and blast away the fat with a 10 minute bodyweight fat loss workout.

The great thing about these bodyweight circuits are they’re quick, effective and you don’t need a gym.

So no more and queuing up for machines or long boring cardio workouts.

These exercises can be performed in the park, at the beach or even in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a clear space of about 2 square meters and you’re good to go.

Short high intensity workouts elevate your metabolism through EPOC (excess post oxygen consumption).

EPOC basically means if you train very hard even for short periods you’ll continue to burn calories after you’ve finished your workout.

It’s difficult to predict how much EPOC any workout will bring but as a general rule, the more intense your workout – the more EPOC.

High intensity exercise can keep your metabolism elevated for up to 2 days after your workout, which is why this type of training is the key for fast and sustainable fat loss.

The workout…

All the exercises in this circuit are compound exercises working more than one muscle at a time.

The circuit is split between cardio and strength upper and lower body exercises to give your energy systems and muscular a systems a rest between exercises.

Perform each exercise for 10 seconds, have a 20 second rest then move on to the next exercise until you’ve completed the circuit.
Have a 120 second rest, then repeat.

1.Squats
2.Mountain climbers
3.Push-ups
4.Squat thrusts
5.Reverse lunges
6.Jumping jacks (star jumps)
7.Inverted rows
8.Burpees

Guidelines…

Begin with a 2-1 work rest ratio meaning your resting for twice as long as you’re exercising

As you get fitter you can either increase the work (exercising for longer intervals)
or decrease your rest time between exercises – NOT BOTH.

With this workout only taking 10 minutes 3 times a week and being able perform it at home, there’s no excuse for being too busy.

Train hard!

Dan Clay
Dangerously Fit Personal Training
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P.S For more great bodyweight fat loss workouts check out Turbulence Training.

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Good Exercise Program - Bad Exercise Program

July 31st, 2008
· Filed Under: Fitness Tips

I’m gonna let you in on a little inside secret.

”You can better results following a badly written exercise program than following a well written exercise program”.

What does that mean?

Well…

You can follow a badly written exercise program and get good results if you train hard enough and consistent enough.

And…

You can follow a great exercise program and get lousy results if you follow the program half assed and don’t put 100% effort in.

It doesn’t matter how great the program is it’s up to you to do the hard work, no-ones gonna do the push ups for you.

So if you put 100% effort into a bad program you’ll get great results……

But…

If you follow a good program with 100% effort you’ll get amazing results!

So what’s it gonna be?

Lousy results or amazing results?

It’s your choice.

Train hard!

Dan Clay
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Fat Loss - Is it diet or exercise?

July 29th, 2008
· Filed Under: Cardio Training · Diet · Fat loss

I’m often asked what’s the most important factor when losing weight - is it exercise or is it diet?

Although both are essential for losing weight I don’t think either are the most important factor.

Personally I believe mindset is by far the most important tool for losing weight.

Mindset is the thing that will bring everything together, it gives you the imagination, focus and belief to become what you’re capable of.

It doesn’t matter how good a nutrition or exercise program is if you continually slip up and miss workouts or eat garbage, the program simply won’t work.

If you have the right mindset losing weight becomes much easier, you’ll be more focused in your workouts and you’ll find it much easier to avoid pizza hut.

To learn more about mindset and I’d definitely recommend you grab yourself a copy of the pycho cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.

Train Hard and Eat Well!

Dan Clay
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Ab Workout Routine

July 17th, 2008
· Filed Under: Ab Training · Boot Camp Fitness Sydney · Outdoor Workouts · Personal trainer Sydney · Strength Training · Video Workouts

Here is a video of a quick 8 minute ab workout routine, incorporate as many ab movement patterns into your ab workouts as possible.

The core is the link between your upper and lower body and needs special attention, gone are the days when core training meant performing hundreds of sit-ups off the floor, there are much more effective ways to train.

The rectus abdominal’s (abs) is the muscle known as “the 6 pack”. When training the abs it is important not to just perform trunk flexion exercises (sit-ups). The rectus abdominal’s are just one muscle of a whole group of muscles which is commonly referred to as the “Abs”.

The other muscles are: external oblique’s, internal oblique’s and the transverses abdominus.

All movement from the extremities rely on the core for stabilization and force production, it’s the most important area of the body. As the old saying goes “you can’t fire a canon from a canoe”.

Below are some general guidelines showing what a proper core program should look like, apply these strategies to your routine and you will have a shredded 6 pack in no time.

1. Interval Training.

This is short bouts of high intense exercise broken up with periods of low intense exercise. For example sprint for 10 seconds then rest for 10 seconds - repeat this for 15-20 mins, as you become fitter increase the reps or decrease the rest period. This will boost your metabolic rate whilst burning heaps of calories. Everyone has a six pack, it’s just that it’s usually hidden under fat.

2. Wood Chopping Exercises.

The rectus abdominals (6 pack) are designed more for anti-rotators of the trunk rather than trunk flexion (sit up’s). Otherwise the ab’s would look more like a bicep. Standing sideways to a cable machine, attach a rope to the high pulley. Pull the rope down and across your body, to just outside your left knee. Return the cable to the starting position, finish your reps and then switch sides.

3. Strength Training.

By increasing your lean muscle mass you’ll burn more calories sitting behind your desk and whilst you’re asleep, you will also burn a considerable more amount of energy whilst you’re exercising through greater energy demand from the increased lean muscle. Do large compound exercises working multiple muscles working every major muscle group in the body.

4. Fit-Ball.

By using a fit ball you’ll be increasing the range of motion from a neutral spine to trunk flexion (sit-ups), to trunk extension to trunk flexion. By doing sit-ups on an unstable surface you’ll also increase the amount of muscle fiber recruitment.

5. Diet.

If your diet is poor, no amount of training will work. Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, nut’s, seeds, wholegrains, beans, legumes. If your eating meat and dairy make sure it’s lean and low in saturated fat. Keep sugar’s and alcohol to a minimum.

6. Train all Movements.

Don’t just do sit-ups, train all movement patterns. A good core program should include trunk flexion and extension, rotation, side flexion, reverse crunches and static holds. It’s not necessary to do them all in one session, pick one or two for each training session.

7. Less is More.

One of the most common mistakes people make is they do too many reps. The abs are just like any other muscle, so train them like you would other muscles. Doing hundreds of reps isn’t going to do much except give you bad posture. Add an external weight and keep the reps under twenty.

8. Stretch.

Like any other muscle the Abs need stretching. Lay face down with your hands under your shoulders, push up until your arms are nearly straight whilst simultaneously pushing your hips into the floor. This will increase the range of motion of the muscle and increase blood flow, therefore speeding up recovery between sessions.

9. Static Holds.

To develop a strong core you must incorporate exercises that incorporate the whole mid-section, including the hips. Stuart McGill (leading researcher on lower back dis-function) believes strength endurance is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy lower back. The plank is a good place to start, hold yourself in the press-up position, keeping your abs braced (tightened) and your butt squeezed tight. Start with a 20 second hold and increase this time by 10% a week.

10. Train the body as one integrated unit.

Use strength training exercises that will actively challenge the core. Some of the best core exercises around are ones that are working other muscle groups. By using exercises such as squat and deadlift variations, overhead presses, bent over rows and even push ups you’ll be creating awesome core strength.

If you have any questions please feel free to post them below.

Cheers,

Dan Clay
Dangerously Fit Personal Training
www.dangerouslyfitpersonaltraining.com

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