I often find that cable machines are dominated by big guys in the gym, and it can be hard to muscle your way in. But on my recent holiday, the state-of-the-art cable-machines-inclusive gym was near to empty every time I visited. Kind of like an open playground designed just for me! So I took the…
Slider abs workout
As you can see from the video above, I don’t have a tonne of space in my flat. So when it’s time for an at-home workout, it’s essential I can do all the exercises within the confines of my kitchen. And forget heavy dumbbells or any other weights that could damage our hardwood floors. Fortunately, a…
Cardio toning workout
When you’re short on time, it makes sense to combine your weights regime with some heart-rate-boosting moves that give you a high-intensity cardio kick without going anywhere near a treadmill. That’s what this workout does, perfectly complementing the benefits of the Total Body Conditioning Workout. It’s based on three principles I swear by in my own…
Gym class zeros; 5 studio sins you should never commit
Group exercise is one of the best ways to get fit while having a great time. Well, as good a time as you can have in the gym. For me that equates to an ecstatic post-sweat high. For you it may merely mean lightening the weight of the guilt hanging over you after a particularly…