Advent challenge – Dec 14

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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 press ups and windscreen wipers.  So todays workout looks like … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 13

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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 chinnies and knee unders.  So todays workout looks like this: And … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 12

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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: And that is it! Share and enjoy… As always, … Read more

Advent challenge – Dec 10

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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

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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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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?

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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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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

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Advent challenge – Dec 14

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