It's Time to Toughen up your Training.

There seems to be a level of agreement in the fitness industry that if you do the same type of workout week in week out you will reach a plateau, that's if you don't become mind numb first. Your body soon becomes used to a certain way of working out, there is a saying that what dose not kill you makes you stronger. I used to remind my COMBAT+ Clients this on a regular basis. I used to joke and say, "Remember, what does not kill you makes you stronger, so please remember the reason it's hard going is because I am really trying to kill you"

Joking aside, when you change up your routine, you force your body to adapt and get stronger, while keeping your interest at the same time. So if your ready to Toughen up your Training read on.

How Tough is Tough?


Well what might be considered a tough session for a new starter the same session for one someone like an Olympic Athlete word be a walk in the park, and what an Olympic Athlete would consider low intensity might be beyond the physical capability for the average person who is just getting started on the next phase of there training.

If you are new to exercise then my advise would be that at the end of your workout, you should feel like you could do more if you had too, but not much more. People give up because they try too much too soon. New Years Resolutions spring to mind here. You should never be dreading your workout.

I don’t personally like counting reps, I always think if you’re doing 12 reps then at rep number 10 you start to think about number 11 and 12 instead of putting your focus in the current rep.

I strongly encourage you to buy a gymboss interval Timer. For one thing, they are excellent, I bought one a couple of years ago, it's a little worse for wear these days, but it still works and it has served me very well and has been great value for money, they are very inexpensive for what you get, and these days they even come in girlie pink. Check them out at www.gymboss.com.



Before you start your workout, you need to make sure that your timer is set for 30 sec.

First and foremost, you should be fully aware that these workouts are designed to accompany your sport of choice, whether it’s boxing, kickboxing, or MMA. They are all designed to get you fit as quickly as possible as well as improve your strength and Endurance, but they are not meant to be a substitute for skill practice.


This workout is short and intense with a specific routine to follow. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the correct form and technique of each exercise you will be performing.

You’ll have to fight your way through these training sessions, but they say when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Each exercise lasts for 30 Seconds, no reps to count and no rest, after 30 seconds you move straight into the next exercise, once you have completed the 10 exercises that is known as one circuit, take 30 seconds rest, stand up straight, drink a small amount of water and be ready to go again.

Built your way up to doing five circuits, then you will be Fighting Fit.



HAVE FUN

Warm up for at least two minutes, ten if your in a cold environment, Jumping Jacks are great for getting your body warm and heart rate up. Then lets get started.

1) Push Ups
2) Crunches
3) Hyper Extensions (Superman)
4) Free Standing Squats
5) Body Pulls
6) Hold the Plank
7) Sprawl and Knee Tuck
8) Striking Down
9) Elbow Strike Knee Strike
10) Side Kick from the Ground


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