Things I Like – Volume Two

Here’s a quick look at some more things I like for various reasons!

1. Fred and Friends

These guys design cool stuff! I like pretty much anything they make, and yes you do have to pay a bit more for the cool designer look! Recent additions to our collection include the M-Cups (not what you might be thinking!!) You can check out all of their cool kitchen stuff which make cooking even more fun!!

2. Australian Kettlebells

Now, Australian Kettlebells aren’t any different to any other kettlebells, but the guys there have a great range of training gear that I not only use but totally recommend. They have bands, bags, ropes, rings, clubs, vests and kettlebells of course! We always use their gear at our Hobart Bootcamp for Women with great effect!

3. Dr. Jonny Bowden

Not that Dr Jonny is just a thing, but all of his products are first class. I have a few of his books, CD’s and always get something from reading his articles. He has a very solid academic background and all of his information is based on research. He also stays up to date with the latest findings and as such from following his writing you stay right on point with all the current research. You might not like that sort of thing but I do, hence it’s place on this list!

4. Tea

Tea is a drink. But it is more than just one drink. If you say you don’t like tea, then you had better have tried them all because of the few hundred thousand or so variations available there is going to be one you like. If you haven’t already have a quick look at my article on tea. There are plenty of health benefits associated with drinking tea, but they also help to keep you hydrated and feeling full. You can get some sweet teas if you are looking for something to fill the 3pm gap, such as the Qi White and Fruity Tea.

Lunge Variations For Better Lower Body Workouts

We’re following on with a similar theme today looking at some variations on another common exercise, the lunge. Some people (myself included!) will call the lunge a split squat or vice versa but as far as I’m concerned it’s just a name. Let’s concentrate on working hard and changing up our workouts instead of getting caught up in a tussle over names! Check out the video below and get to it!

Push Up Variations for a Killer Upper Body Workout

How many push ups have you done in your time?
Chances are it is in the hundreds if not the thousands.
Even if you can’t do a whole heap of them, they are a staple ingredient in most workouts (or at least should be).
But there comes a time when enough is enough.
There’s only so many pushups you can do before you get bored and want to move on.
Check out the video below for some simple (not easy!) variations on the good old pushup and try them out in your next workout.

Squat Variations For A Great Lower Body Workout

Squats are one of the best exercises that you can do. Not only are they great for your lower body (think legs: quads, hammies, glutes, calves) but they are also a great core exercise. The problem here is that sometimes your lower body strength increases to a level that your lower back and spine are taking a large amount of weight and stress. Check out the video below for some squat variations that can help alleviate the stress on your back and spine but still give your legs a great workout.