fun, accessible workouts for women
Outdoor workouts are fabulous (after all, they’re what LGF was built on!) but there’s nothing wrong with admitting you like to sweat it out in the gym on occasion as well. I actually haven’t had a gym membership in a while now and I must admit, there are times when I do miss it. Lucky for me I got a little dose of the good stuff last weekend while I was at home.
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Kettlebells are one of my favourite pieces of fitness equipment. Compact, versatile and oh-so effective, I can’t remember life as a trainer before them. One of the things I love about them is that you can design a whole workout using only a couple of bells. This means that you can set yourself up in a space on the gym floor and not have to worry about fighting people for the cable machines or treadmills. Or – if you prefer to work out in the comfort of your own home – it means that for a small investment you’ve got yourself a mini gym!
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In less than three weeks my brother will be marrying the girl of his dreams/love of his life, and I’m lucky enough to be one of the bridesmaids. The dress I’ll be wearing is absolutely gorgeous, and I think the best way to do it justice is a little bit of extra upper body work to ensure svelte arms and shoulders on the day.
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Check out the brand new (and improved) LGF Lower Body Challenge, right here.
The glorious heatwave that’s been sweeping the east coast of Australia over the past week has alerted me to the fact that summer is well and truly on its way. And while you all know that I am a huge advocate of maintaining a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle all year round, I’m also pretty sure that it can’t hurt to put in a little extra effort come swimsuit season.
Enter, the 28-Day LGF Beach-Ready Butt & Legs Challenge! Designed for everybody – from the beginner right through to the hardcore gym-bunny – this challenge is sure to have you strutting your stuff with confidence this summer. Now, onto the challenge itself:
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I’ve got a new favourite workout.
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve had a few days where I’ve been lacking my usual drive to get stuck into a high intensity circuit. I don’t really know why… I think I’ve just been feeling tired after some busy weekends away. Anyway whatever the reason, rather than force the issue, I’ve adapted my workouts a little, turning them into something a little more palatable.
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Annoying fact of life: sometimes you don’t have an hour to fit your workout into – heck, sometimes you don’t even have 30 minutes. I found myself in this situation recently when I had an hour-long lunch break into which I needed to fit a workout plus do some shopping for my brother’s birthday.
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Getting away for the weekend can be good for the soul, but there’s no doubt that it can also put a dent in the most well-laid exercise plans. So what to do when you’re away from the comfort of home with a hankering for some calorie-burning? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to have a lot of space, equipment (or even shoes for that matter!) to fit in a cheeky workout.
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CHECK OUT THE NEW AND IMPROVED LGF 28-DAY ABS CHALLENGE HERE
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I don’t think I’d be going out on a limb here to say that we all want better abs and a stronger core. Trouble is, by the time most of us get to the end of a workout, there’s no time for anything more than a few token sit ups (if that). I’m one of the worst offenders out there when it comes to skipping ab-work, so I thought I’d throw down the gauntlet to myself – and anyone else who wants to join me – and commit to a 28-day program designed to improve core strength and yes, achieve better stomach definition.
I know I know, it’s a little vain. And perhaps, given the pain my super-tight hip flexors give me, you could also call it a little stupid. In fact, that’s pretty much what my physio did when I told him, although his exact words were a little kinder – ‘have I taught you nothing?’ Sorry Nick.
Anyway, onto the challenge itself:
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I might be a personal trainer, but that doesn’t mean I’m immune to the occasional bout of exercise-itis. Sadly, I know too much to be able to convince myself that skipping a workout entirely is a good idea, but I do believe in tweaking your workout to suit your mood/body/schedule when necessary. Sometimes this might mean switching Pump for yoga or your run for something lower impact, like swimming or cycling. And at other times it’s as simple as committing to a shorter workout rather than ditching training altogether.
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I often get asked about my training schedule, with many people assuming I work out every day. I don’t – nor do I think it’s necessary – and I thought today was as good a day as any to let you step a little further into my own lazy girl world by sharing my training program with you.
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