Advent challenge – Dec 12

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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 jumping lunge exercise. Beginners do x8 reps, intermediates do x10 reps while the more advanced will do x12 reps. 20 seconds later, you … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 11

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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. Todays exercises are shadow boxing and cannonball crunches.  So todays workout looks like this: 10 seconds shadow boxing 10 seconds cannonball crunches 20 … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 10

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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 plank ups and single leg squats.  So todays workout looks like … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 9

Advent challenge – Dec 12

The format of today is the Tabata Superset!  You have 2 alternating exercises (you swap between one and the other) and you do 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.  You do this a total of 8 “rounds”. Todays exercises are sprinting on the spot and jump squats.  So todays workout looks … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 8

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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

Advent challenge – Dec 2

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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 12

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

New Year Resolution top tips!

I’ve coached many people through their New Year Resolution over the years, and if you are interested, here are some of my top tips to help you get the most out of it… Make it an action Make your New Year Resolution an action that you do, not an outcome you hope to achieve. It … Read more

Improve your surrounding environment

Improve your surrounding environment

Your surrounding environment has a huge influence on you What your surrounding environment is is like has a huge effect on you and your behaviour. If your kitchen cupboards are full of crisps, snacks, chocolate etc, then no wonder you are more likely to eat them. So lets make the kitchen as helpful as possible… … Read more

Include lean protein every meal

Improve your surrounding environment

What is protein? What does protein do? Where do we get protein from? Foods that contain all amino acids are called Complete protein sources. Complete protein sources include: But be aware, red meat is also high in “bad” saturated fat. Foods missing some amino acids are called Incomplete protein sources. Incomplete protein sources include: But … Read more