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Two minute dive bomber fitness routine

surfmason — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:58 +0000

Tia Casady from Sport HQ presents a 2 minute fitness challenge of:

Diver bomb press-up
Plank press
Plank tuck

This is a great little routine for core strength. Combine with a few other circuit exercises for a complete workout or use as an interval with a skipping rope for a 2:2 cardio session.

Series of stretching exercises to prevent back pain and increase postural strength

surfmason — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:16:25 +0000

Get out of your chair and complete this series of lower back exercises by Lolë. Designed to prevent lower back pain and increase postural strength and flexibility. The muscles of the lower back should not be neglected as a strong back forms the foundation to build a strong body.

Strength training circuit video for multi-sport athletes

surfmason — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:45:23 +0000

Trainer Davey has put together a dynamic strength training session for triathletes. The exercises used engage the core and work several muscle groups at once. The plyometric exercises keep the heart rate elevated and help to improve explosive power.

Equipment needed: Light dumbbells, fit ball, gym mat.

Full body 30 minute HIIT workout routine for developing fitness and strength quickly

surfmason — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:37:06 +0000

Complete HIIT workout from FitnessBlender.

A skipping rope and light dumbbells are optional for this routine, but recommended if you already have an advanced cardiovascular fitness level. High Intensity Interval Training produces results, but like all training, you have to make it a regular part of your fitness regimen to see and feel those results. HIIT routines are gaining in popularity due to the lack of equipment needed for a full body workout and the short time scales involved.

Lower body strength and cardio fitness video: Full workout routine

surfmason — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:20:36 +0000

This is an advanced lower body circuit from jessicasmithtv. Designed to improve dynamic strength, flexibility and balance, most of the ten exercises are advanced. Therefore it is recommended you have a very good base strength before attempting this routine.

The soundtrack and verbal descriptions make this an easy and motivating video to follow.

Dynamic core strength and cardio workout routine

surfmason — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:30:43 +0000

Rebeca Martinez of bekafit has compiled an excellent cardio and core workout routine. If you already have good base core strength we recommend this routine for its dynamic blend and variety of advanced abdominal exercises.

Full body strength and power super-set workout routine

surfmason — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:01:25 +0000

This is a challenging full-body strength routine from BishopThinksFitness. Super-sets are a great way to increase muscular endurance and develop power. Brent has cleverly combined strength and plyometric exercises to create a full body routine, that will also help to develop balance and stability.

You will need specific equipment for this routine so probably one for the gym.

Seven simple exercises for foundation core and abdominal strength

surfmason — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:40:41 +0000

Seven simple, equipment free exercises, to develop abdominal and core strength from Diana Antholis. These are foundation exercises but still require a warm-up.

Equipment free outdoor workout routine using a park table

surfmason — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:22:57 +0000

Cassey of BlogilatesTV recommends performing this routine four times for a complete workout. This is an HIIT training session, which means you should be aiming to complete it, as quickly as possible, without losing any form during the exercises.

Now that summer is finally arriving, its time to start your outdoor workouts. This routine is perfect for your lunch break as its quick, equipment free and functional. Metabolic conditioning produces results!