Challenges

Try this 14 day workout challenge to kick start yourself in a regular fitness habit. There are 4 different routines, each to be done 3 times, with 2 days rest over the 14 days. Each Read More

Women are often more interested in abs and legs workouts, but training our upper bodies is important too. Apart from the fact that having upper body strength is useful in everyday life and often helps Read More

A stability ball (also called an exercise ball, gym ball or Swiss ball) is one of the best pieces of equipment for core training. Even just sitting on a stability ball has a training effect Read More

Give your cardio fitness a boost with this 30 day cardio challenge.  The main benefits of the workout are: Burning calories, which helps with weight management Improving heart and circulatory system health Increasing energy levels Read More

This 30 day core challenge for beginners uses the plank and mountain climber exercises to strengthen up your core stabilising muscles.  In both exercises, the core muscles have to work hard to maintain the position Read More

The hamstrings are a group of muscles at the back of the thigh. Tightness is a common problem in these muscles and it can lead to back pain, poor posture, impaired ability in sports and Read More

Elbow planks are a popular variation of the plank exercise. In this type of plank, the elbows are flexed and the weight rests on the forearms. (If you don’t know what the basic plank is, Read More

Strengthen up your core muscles and shape your waist with this 30 day waist workout challenge. The 3 exercises focus on the muscles which pull the abdominal area in flat and support the spine. Unlike Read More

Kettelbells are ideal to use for home workouts because they are very versatile and quite compact. You can use them for upper and lower body strength, core and even cardio training.  This post covers how Read More

There are lots of chest exercises you can do with weights and other resistance equipment, but the main body weight chest exercise is the push up. Although there’s no reason why women shouldn’t be able Read More

The Pilates circle is a useful piece of equipment to have for home workouts, because it is cheap, easily stored and versatile. You can use it to work your arms, core and legs. It’s particularly Read More