A magic bullet won’t fix your diet or exercise. A simple feedback loop will.

A magic bullet won’t fix your diet or exercise. A simple feedback loop will.

Plenty of people burn years waiting for the perfect plan to fall from the sky. The “magic bullet”. The flawless diet. The ideal workout. The one routine that will finally make everything click. While they’re searching for that unicorn, they do nothing. They tweak, they tinker, they hesitate. And meanwhile, the people who get ahead … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 8

Advent challenge – Dec 8

The format of today is the Rolling 20’s!  You set a timer for 20 seconds (you can use your phone if you like).  Every 20 seconds, on the beep, you do the squat thrust exercise. Beginners do x5 reps, intermediates do x7 reps while the more advanced will do x10 reps. 20 seconds later, you … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 7

Advent challenge – Dec 8

We are a week in!  Congratulations!  I hope you are finding these of some use?  If you are, please feel free to share them with others so they can enjoy them just as much as you obviously are :p The format of today is the 10, 20, 30 second superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 6

Advent challenge – Dec 8

The format of today is the 16,12,8 superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises (you swap between one and the other) and you do x16 reps of the first exercise, x16 reps of the second exercise, then x12 and x8 reps of them. Todays exercises are walking lunge and knee unders (pairs).  So todays workout looks … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 5

Advent challenge – Dec 8

So how is it going for everyone so far?  I’ve only had 1 person tell me they are too scared to even open the Advent Challenge so far!  I’m not entirely sure what to say about that…So straight into todays challenge! The format of today is the Tabata Superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises (you … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 4

Advent challenge – Dec 8

OK, so it’s half way through the first week…time to knuckle down if you haven’t already. Don’t be like others and put it off for later…if you honestly think it is worth doing, do it now. The format of today is the Rolling 20’s! You set a timer for 20 seconds (you can use your … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 3

Advent challenge – Dec 8

The format of today is the 10, 20, 30 second superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises (you swap between one and the other) and you do 10, 20 then 30 seconds of each.  Your goal is to maximise the number of quality repetitions.  Crappy ones don’t count (anyone can do them like crap…we want to … Read more

Do you have an Active or Passive mindset?

Active vs passive mindsets when changing behaviour Most people don’t get stuck because they lack motivation. They get stuck because they’re waiting. That’s the passive mindset. It also tends to fixate on what’s not possible. When you’re waiting and rehearsing everything you can’t do, change stays out of reach. An active mindset flips the script. … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 2

Advent challenge – Dec 8

Welcome to day 2!  And don’t forget, let us know how you are getting along (good, bad, can’t be arsed) on the facebook page: www.facebook.com/reesfitness The format of today is the 16,12,8 superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises (you swap between one and the other) and you do x16 reps of the first exercise, x16 … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 1

Advent challenge – Dec 8

I’m sure you know what an advent calendar is?  Open the little door and get a treat each day in the run up to Christmas?  Well, I’ve decided to jump on the band wagon and do an exercise advent challenge.  Each day, a different mini workout (only lasting a few minutes).  Check back each morning … Read more

Track what you do

How to change

Turning hopes and guesses into real evidence In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Once you start putting your plan into action, it’s easy to lose track of what’s working and what’s not. That’s where tracking comes in. This chapter helps you stay grounded in reality, not memory.  So … Read more

Plan Your Next Small Step

How to change

Choosing one clear action to move you forward In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Change happens one action at a time. This chapter helps you choose a simple, specific step to take.  Something realistic enough to succeed with, but meaningful enough to build momentum. Once your plan is … Read more

Identify your strengths

How to change

Using what you’re good at to make change easier In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: Why It’s Important to Know Your Strengths When people think about change, they often focus on what’s missing. What’s broken. What needs fixing. What they’re not good at. But that’s only half the … Read more

Barriers

How to change

Spotting what’s in your way before it stops you In this chapter, you will: By the end of this chapter, you will: What Are Barriers and Why Do They Matter? Barriers are the things that get in the way of making the changes you want.  They can be physical, emotional, social or practical. Sometimes they’re … Read more