The Hardcore Workout - 4 Week Program - Webinar Replay

If you missed our webinar that we did last week then you can see exactly what we went through in the recording below.

You'll get a glimpse of why we have used the weight training and fitness programs that we selected and completely understand how to utilise the hardcore workouts for maximum fat burning and fitness improvement.

Don't forget to let us know what you think and how you're getting on by leaving comments below.

Until next time,

Are you tough enough?

Andrew & Alex

HARDCORE WORKOUT - BODYWEIGHT E.D.T.

Just realised we haven't put any new workouts on for a while, so here's one.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NEW TO TRAINING OR HAVE HAD BACK OR KNEE PAIN IN THE LAST YEAR



In this session we're using the Escalating Density Training model (timed workout for as many reps as possible), but have used power exercises to really make you suffer. This workout will leave you struggling for air, with legs like jelly and utterly exhausted afterward.

If you are mega fit and want to make it even harder, try with a higher box or even weigh yourself down for the power lunge (light kettlebells in the rack position should do it). Don't blame me if you can't walk the next day though.

The afterburn effect of a workout like this will set your metabolism to burn fat all day.

We are also holding a free webinar on Monday evening (23rd March) to run through the free 4 week programme we have been giving away. Click here to sign up. If you haven't downloaded your 4 week program yet then don't worry we'll be sending you a link to download it again.

Are you fit enough for "The Hardcore Workout"?

Andrew & Alex

Relative Strength

Check out this video:



Now, that is a hardcore workout!! The core strength that guy has too - wow! Now, how many body builders do you think could do that kind of workout?

This got me thinking once again about relative strength (positive power to weight ratio)and how it's a much finer benchmark to aim for than absolute strength. I'll list a couple of reasons:

Firstly, it's more functional. By that, I mean it's more useful and transferable to everyday activities. If you only train to increase muscle size, then your ability to run or do chin ups will be decreased. What if you lift huge weights off the floor but can't haul your butt up a tree to rescue the cat or can't run around with your kids?

Secondly, and this is a personal opinion of course, the kind of body you're going to end up with is much more attractive. I'd far rather look like the dude in this video than a big and bulky meathead !! A RELATIVELY strong body is lean and ripped.

So, make sure you put bodyweight exercises into your programme (dips, chin, pull ups, press ups etc.) and use them as one of the bench marks, plus have a think about comparing your weight to what you're lifting. How soes your squat / deadlift weight compare to the scales?

This discussion also reminded me of another subject that I will be discussing in a different post, and that is BMI (Body Mass Index. I bet that guy would come out as overweight on the BMI scale, but that's just obsurd isn't it? I'll be back to discuss that later.

Until next time…..are you tough enough?

Andrew & Alex

4 week Hardcore Workout Program & Live Webinar for Seriously Fit People

Back in the middle of December, we gave away a brand new 4 week program for people to do in the New Year.

It included workout record sheets detailing everything about the session i.e. sets, reps, tempo, rest etc.

On top of that there was three videos exclusive to this programme that we released to help explain the exercises more fully.

All of this was released for free to a group of people who signed up for a world wide fitness promotion called '12 Days of Fitness’.

Well seeing as it’s been 6 weeks since we released the program and since we’ve had so much positive feedback we decided to launch it to as may people as possible.

So get over to this link and download your free programme and watch the videos now.

Also with in the next 10 days we will be holding a live hardcore workout fitness webinar (only available to those who download the programme) to talk you through any problems, issues or questions you have to get the most out of the hardcore workout and take your fitness level to the next stage.

So get over to www.thehardcoreworkout.com/hardcore4week to claim your free 4 week program and get on the VIP lists for the free webinar.

Until next time,

Are you tough enough for the hardcore workout?

Andrew & Alex

My Hardcore Workout yesterday

Thought I'd run you run through a beasting I gave myself yesterday. Seriously, I was destroyed at the end of it and was still sweating half an hour later.

Warm Up: 5 minutes jog on treadmill, followed by Bodyweight 300 (see earlier post)

Workout:
A1 Kettlebell(KB)Squat (2 KBs in rack position) 3 x 10
A2 Hanging Supine Row (using strapped handles, similar to TRX) 3 x 10
A3 Hanging Press Up (as above with feet raised) 3 x 10
A4 KB Swing 3 x 10
No rest between exercises and 30 sec between sets

B1 Chin Up 10,8,8
B2 BB Goodmorning 3 x 10
B3 Single Leg Half Jack-Knife (Stability Ball) 3 x 10 each leg
B4 Box Jump (24") 3 x 10
No rest between exercises and 30 sec between sets

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NEW TO TRAINING OR HAVE HAD BACK OR KNEE PAIN IN THE LAST YEAR

Unfortunately, I didn't have the video camera to hand to film it, but I will try and get another fitness video done for you all over the weekend.

Please send us your comments on this session.

Are you fit enough for "The Hardcore Workout"?

Andrew & Alex

300 Hardcore Workout - Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training

Here’s another hardcore workout. This one is from Craig Ballantyne of www.turbulencetrainingmanual.com

You’ll probably recognise the style (it was not our exclusive workout, we’re really not sure who popularised it but it was probably www.gymjones.com ), many trainers talk about and use these high fat burning workout type programs to give their clients fantastic results and fat loss.

Anyway checkout the hardcore workout session below.

300 Workout



Craig is one of the leading online providers of fitness training for people who lack time and equipment – You can see what his program is all about by **clicking here**

Until next time…..are you tough enough?

Andrew & Alex

HARDCORE WORKOUT - BODYWEIGHT 300

Here's our 3rd free hardcore workout for you to get stuck into.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NEW TO TRAINING OR HAVE HAD BACK OR KNEE PAIN IN THE LAST YEAR

Based on the "300 workout" idea, this Hardcore Workout uses 30 reps of 10 exercises to give you an endurance challenge and build up a sweat.

Because we've used bodyweight exercises, you need very little equipment and could workout in your own home. Use this workout at the end of your training session to finish off, or as a warm up, and you'll stimulate your metabolism to burn fat.

Are you fit enough for "The Hardcore Workout"?

Andrew & Alex

HARDCORE WORKOUT - BARBELL COMPLEX

Here's our 2nd free hardcore workout for you to get stuck into.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU ARE NEW TO TRAINING OR HAVE HAD BACK OR KNEE PAIN IN THE LAST YEAR

Barbell complexes are a great way to get loads of work done in a short amount of time, thus stoking the metabolic fire and burning loads of fat. It's basically a free weight circuit, using one barbell, without putting it down between exercises.

If you want to burn fat, and tone muscle at the same time, this method is extremely effective.

Are you fit enough for "The Hardcore Workout"?

Andrew & Alex

The “Hardcore Workout” Philosophy

The Hardcore Workout isn’t just a workout. It’s a frame of mind. It’s the idea that you’re prepared to push yourself that bit harder than the average gym user. It’s the willingness to face your demons, learn about yourself through training, and grow both physically and mentally through the challenges faced.

If you go to most health clubs these days, you’ll find an effort to make everything as comfortable as possible; TVs on the walls (and now often at each piece of Cardio equipment), gentle lighting, nice padded seats for all the resistance machines. I’ve even seen people reading newspapers while they’re allegedly “working out”. Now, I’m not into putting my clients through as much hell as possible, but the idea that training shouldn’t be uncomfortable and that you can sit and read a newspaper whilst training is just nuts.

You need to be focused on what you’re doing, you need to be fully committed to giving the best you can, if you want to achieve the best possible results.

Keeping workouts short because you are pushing yourself to the maximum, and couldn’t go for longer at that intensity, makes sense. Doing short workouts because they produce the best results makes sense. Keeping workouts short because you can’t find the time to train in your busy lifestyle, or because you find training boring is a different motivation. It lacks the willingness to make sacrifices to achieve results. It lacks commitment to the task at hand. People don’t achieve great results with half hearted attempts. So, look at your motivation for picking workouts.

Are you fit enough for “The Hardcore Workout”?

Andrew & Alex

HARDCORE WORKOUT - LUNGE, CRAWL, WALK KILLER

Here’s our very first hardcore workout for you to enjoy.

This is a great finisher to do at the end of a workout to up the cardio content of your program.

If your goal is to burn body fat and get a sleek and lean figure then this workout will give you that - whilst you’re doing it – but more importantly boosting your metabolism to burn fat all day.


AC & AP

HARDCORE WORKOUT - LUNGE, CRAWL, WALK KILLER

HARDCORE WORKOUT RULES & EXCLUSIONS

Welcome to the new 'The Hardcore Workout' Blog.

Before we kick off with some great hardcore workouts we wanted to lay down a few ground rules and exclusions.

These workouts are not for beginners. So if you have less than 6 months training under your belt I would not recommend you doing any of the upcoming workouts.

Also if you have had a back or knee problem in the last 12 months we do not suggest that you attempt any part of the workouts.

Look out for the first hardcore workout which is really designed to boost your metabolism and generate a lot of fat burning potential. It's coming later this week - we call it 'Lunge/Crawl/Walk' - you'll also get a time to aim for.

All the best for now.

AC & AP