Here it is – another Angry Trainer Fitness workout video!

I hope you’re enjoying the workouts I’ve been posting over the last few months and are following along at home or in the gym. We’ve got some great stuff coming your way.

Today we’ve got a slight change. Everybody that knows me is aware of just how much I love kettlebells and that I use them regularly in my routines. Many of you are intrigued by these exercise tools, but just don’t know where to start or how to exercise with a kettlebell properly. Well wonder no more…

This week I’ve put together my Kettlebell Blast Workout with all of you newbies in mind. Kettlebells are awesome and when used properly will make you stronger, fitter, build your endurance and stamina and burn fat! In fact on some days I’ll only use kettlebells for my entire workout!

So check out the workout video here!!!!

And here are the details:

The Kettlebell Blast Workout

All exercises x 15 reps

1. Hip Drives / Swings

2. Goblet Squat

3. One Armed Row

4. Kettlebell ‘Round The Body

Jump Rope 30 seconds – (Active Rest)

5. Snap, Flip and Press

6. One Arm High Pull

7. Triceps Pushup

8. Reverse Lunge and Curl

*Perfom all exercises in succession with no rest between

Try 2 circuits first, being sure to switch sides on the 2^nd. Then go for 2 more times through! How many circuits can you do?

I know it looks fairly simple and it is, BUT it’s also quite challenging. In addition to some specific kettlebell work, I’ve also added in traditional strength training and exercises that are multi dimensional – so you’re going to have to think a bit. Plus the 30 seconds Jump Rope is a nice ‘rest’ that also serves to jack up your cardiovascular conditioning a bit. You should be out of breath this entire workout!

I want to thank the awesome fitness people at RKS Systems. They sent me their latest kettlebell system to check out – I’ll have a full review of their DVD workouts for you soon.

And as always sure to join check out all of my videos on my Angry Trainer Fitness YouTube Channel And don’t forget to subscribe – and spread the word!

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Okay everyone here it is – our first ever Abs specific workout here at Angry Trainer Fitness!

Usually I group together exercises and write programs that are multi faceted and target many muscle groups and systems at one time. But not today!

No, this workout is all about the abs and shaping and strengthening the midsection. Now of course I’m not going to tell you to just perform some crunches and sit-ups – that would be boring and honestly I don’t think they’re all that effective. So in this abs workout we’ve got a mix of challenging movements and some that also help your functional fitness as well. It’s classic Angry Trainer!

Here we go:

The Abs O’ Mighty Workout

 *All exercises for 20 reps with 10 seconds rest between

1. Swiss Ball Pikes

2. T – Squares

3. X Abs

4. Rocking Abs

5. Med Ball Chops

Rest 30 seconds and repeat 1, 2 or 3 more times!

There you have it. It looks easy enough right? Let me tell you – if your midsection isn’t on fire by the time you get to exercise #4, I’d be surprised.

Now you could just go through this workout one time and get in 100 reps, or if you’re feeling particularly guilty over your recent dietary excesses, try and repeat it twice! Feel free to add this program to your existing workouts, start your day off with it or try it on an off day. It’s all up to you!

Now to be clear – NO EXERCISE will flatten your belly and give you a washboard stomach. You also need to eat a healthy diet, one that’s appropriate in calories AND burn off some bodyfat to let the large rectus abdominus muscles show. With the right training and diet you too can have a six-pack.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE

This time around I’m posting the video for this workout on my Angry Trainer Fitness You Tube page  – the reason I want you to check out all my other great routines – and pass them onto your friends!

We only launched the channel late last year and we’re already had over 40,000 views and 1,000 subscribers – so please keep spreading the word so that ATF can continue to grow!

Enjoy the workout – and let me know how it goes!

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So are you all ready for another Angry Trainer workout?

I know many of you like to perform bodyweight only workouts so I kept all of you in mind when I wrote this week’s program. The Heart Pounder Workout is designed to get your heart pumping and requires minimal equipment – just a medicine ball and a jump rope. There’s no counting reps either – simply perform as many as you can in 30 seconds. And of course if you want to work harder and track your progress, increase the time limit for each exercise – or try and squeeze in a few more reps.

While this workout is predominantly a cardio/bodyweight type, you’ll also get great core, leg and total body conditioning. I hope you enjoy it!

Here’s the plan:

The Heart Pounder Workout

All x 30 seconds, no rest between sets!

1. Jump Rope

2. Jumping Jacks

3. Squat Thrusts

4. Mountain Climbers

5. Jump Squats

6. Medicine Ball Chops

7. One Legged Jumps

8. Burpee Jump Squats

Rest 30 seconds and try another 1, 2 or even 3 circuits!

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You all know how much I LOVE my burpees, so I saved them for last! But I added a jump squat in as well just to take it up a notch or two. And of course I used many old school movements taken right from my elementary school gym class.

Remember – you get out what you put in. If performed with the right intensity this workout, and any of my YouTube routines , should leave you breathless and fatigued. Let me know how you like it! And thanks once again to Sears Fitness and FitStudio  for supplying me with the awesome equipment we use in these videos.

All information contained within this site, Angry Trainer Fitness.com, is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem – nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician.  No action should be taken solely on the contents of this website.  Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health or on any opinions expressed within this website. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise program, or taking any supplements of any kind.

Ready for another Angry Trainer Workout?

Last time around I unveiled my Bodyweight Blast Workout which became our fastest viewed video so far (thanks for watching everyone!) Now let’s see what you make of this week’s program – The Floor It Workout.

With each one of these workouts I try to keep it fresh and challenge you in different ways. The last workout – Bodyweight Blast, used no equipment. For this workout you’ll need a set of dumbbells, a medicine ball and a kettlebell. However if you don’t have a kettlebell, you can substitute a dumbbell.

This routine is tough as it’s performed against the clock – so once again I’ve set my Gym Boss  timer to 20-second intervals with 10 seconds rest. It’s a combination workout, utilizing classic Angry Trainer methods. That’s a whole lot of fitness wrapped up in one workout!

Check it out the Floor It Workout Video.

The Floor It Workout

All 20 seconds, 10 seconds rest

Circuit #1

1. Mountain Climbers

2. Sit-ups

3. Jump Lunges

4. Kettlebell Hip Drive

5. Dumbbell Squat and Press

6. Medicine Ball Rolling Triceps Pushup

Rest 30 seconds then repeat

Rest 30 Seconds then proceed to

Circuit #2

6. Bent Over Dumbbell Row

7. Sumo Dumbbell Deadlift

8. Dumbbell Squat

9. One Legged Biceps Curl

Rest 30 seconds, repeat

As you can see you’ve got a little of everything in this bad boy. You’re jumping a bit, lifting straight up weights, focusing on balance and core and challenging your endurance. As with all my workouts, see how many times you can get through the circuit. Both circuits should take you about 7 minutes, so if you want a longer workout, just keep repeating them!

This time around we’re posting the Workout on my Angry Trainer You Tube page – I want as many of you as possible to visit the page and spread the word! And once again don’t forget to become a subscriber so you can be notified when all my latest videos go live!

I’ve also got to give a big shout out to Sears Fitness. You should know by now I’m a Sears Fitness Advisory Board member and FitStudio  writer and program designer. Head over to their site for FREE workouts, nutrition and exercise tips and to connect with other like-minded people. Sears provided all the awesome fitness gear we use in these videos.

All information contained within this site, Angry Trainer Fitness.com, is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem – nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician.  No action should be taken solely on the contents of this website.  Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health or on any opinions expressed within this website. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise program, or taking any supplements of any kind.

I hope you’re all enjoying the Angry Trainer workout videos because I’m busting my butt every time we film them! In fact I remember when we shot this one that I was surprised at how hard it was!

This new program is called The Bodyweight Blast Workout and I programmed it specifically for trainees who don’t have any equipment to hand, but still want a great workout with some exercise variety.

This routine uses all bodyweight exercises, so it’s also great to use while away on vacation, a business trip, visiting family or just as a nice change of pace. But don’t assume that just because it doesn’t use weights or expensive equipment that it’s not hard – it is!

Here’s the plan:

All exercises x 10 reps, no rest between sets.

1. Jump Squats

2. V – Ups

3. One Legged Deadlifts -10 on each leg

4. Pushup with 90-degree twist/rotation

5. Alternating Reverse Lunges

6. T- Squares – 10 each way

7. High Knee Tuck Jumps

8. Varying Hand Pushups

9. Lateral Lunges -10 each leg

10. Triceps Plank Ups

Rest 30 – 60 seconds and repeat 1, 2 or even 3 more times!

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As you can see, it’s quite an intense workout. Any time your workout starts with jump squats, you know you’re in for it. But The Bodyweight Blast is more than just challenging – it’s efficient and productive. You’ll get cardiovascular conditioning, some core and stability work, agility and legs, arms, chest and shoulder work – all neatly packaged in 10 moves.

You know I’m a believer in exercise efficiency, so I like using movements that get a lot done in a given time. Each time you run through this circuit, it should take you 5–7 minutes depending on your speed, so if you perform 3 circuits, you’ll have had a terrific 15–20 minute workout, burned some calories and increased your fitness.

Remember – you get out what you put in. If performed with the right intensity this workout, like all of my Video Workouts, should leave you breathless and fatigued. Let me know how you like it!

All information contained within this site, Angry Trainer Fitness.com, is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem – nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician.  No action should be taken solely on the contents of this website.  Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health or on any opinions expressed within this website. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise program, or taking any supplements of any kind.

Hello everyone!

It’s workout time again!

Yes – we know how much you love our ‘real time’ workout videos here at Angry Trainer Fitness so recently I headed back to the studio to film a batch more clips with my site producers which we’ll be running over the coming weeks. You’re going to love them!

Today I’m sharing the first of the new series, called the Swing, Push, Pull Workout. It’s a simple, yet very effective, full body blast workout that should get you building up a sweat and out of breath – just like The Angry Trainer!

As the name implies, you’ll be performing a Kettlebell swing along with pushing and pulling movements. Plus I’ve thrown in some old fashioned jumping jacks as active rest between sets, some stability and core work and included my all time favorite exercise – burpees!

Here’s the workout:

The Swing, Push, Pull Workout

*All x 15 reps

Circuit #1

1. Kettlebell Swing

2. Twisting Pushup

3. Plank One Armed Kettlebell Row

4. Jumping Jacks

Rest 30 seconds and repeat

Rest 60 Seconds then move to circuit #2.

Circuit #2

5. Kettlebell Drive Side Lateral

6. Pushup Downward Dog

7. Standing one armed row w/Kettlebell

8. Burpees

Rest 30 seconds and repeat

And of course if you’re feeling especially strong at the end of both circuits, do it all over again!

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So check this out. The kettlebell movements are awesome ‘everything’ exercises – they work the legs, hips, low back, core, shoulders, a bit of arms and are cardiovascular. The pushing exercises hit your shoulders, chest, core, abs and triceps, while the pulling movements target the upper and middle back, shoulders and biceps. The jumping jacks and burpees elevate your heart rate before the 30-second rest. And as you know, the burpees are killer, especially at the end of a circuit. They too are an incredible full body, calorie blasting, fat-incinerating exercise.

Now some of you have said that my workouts are too easy and I’m here to tell you that’s a load of bull! If you find this workout easy, it’s because you aren’t putting out and your intensity level is low. YOU are in control of how hard or easy this workout is and I can tell you these particular sets of exercises are right out of my training journal. So if it works and challenges me, it should for you also.

As always I want to thanks to Sears FitStudio  for providing me with some awesome fitness equipment for these Angry Trainer Fitness workout videos. And as usual don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get notified of the latest additions to our growing library of FREE workouts!

Hope you like the Swing, Push, Pull Workout… more to come soon!

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Last night I held another Ustream chat this time focusing on the topic of Six Pack Abs. Sounds intriguing right? I mean who doesn’t want washboard abs. But the truth is that there’s so much misinformation out there that many people are clueless when it comes to abs training. So I figured this was a good chance to clean up a few misconceptions and tell the truth, Angry Trainer style.

Are crunches any good? Should you train abs everyday? What about low carb diets – will they get you a six-pack? I ran through a whole heap of topics so thanks to everyone who posted questions.

In case you missed the chat – and if you did, shame on you – as usual we’re reposting the link on my Angry Trainer Fitness You Tube page – so head on over and check it out.

And if you’re not tuning in to my weekly Ustream chats, you’re really missing out. So join the conversation every Tuesday at 9PM EST on my Ustream channel.

Hope to see you again next week!

Yours

Alfonso

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In case you don’t know by now, every Tuesday night at 9pm EST I hold a live Ustream chat where I share my health and fitness knowledge with all of my terrific Angry Trainer fans.

This week’s chat was all about exercise and aging and it was great. You all had lots of questions to keep me on my toes, which reflects just how important this topic this.

The fact is this a subject that applies to everyone, not just those looking to get fit in their 40’s and beyond. With each passing year our bodies and physical needs change, and things that weren’t necessarily important when we were younger are suddenly at the forefront of our fitness plans. So the earlier you lay the foundations for your future fitness the better.

Once again we’ve uploaded this week’s video online so you can check it out. And don’t forget to subscribe to my Angry Trainer Fitness YouTube channel  if you’re not a member already. Not only can you watch all of my chats there, but you’ll get FREE access to all my signature Angry Trainer Fitness videos and workouts.

So take a listen to this week’s chat and see what I have to say. Hopefully you’ll view fitness a little differently after hearing my thoughts. And remember, every Tuesday at pm EST you’ll find me on my Ustream channel talking fitness and health. Hope to see you next week!

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Okay everyone – you asked for it!

As you’ve doubtless noticed, we’ve been running a series of workout videos here at Angry Trainer Fitness over the last few weeks.

We’ve had the Back To Basics Workout, the Figure 8 Workout and last time around the 10 x 10 Workout. I hope you’ve tried them all, spread the word among your friends and of course subscribed to my Angry Trainer Fitness You Tube Channel (you don’t want to make me angry!)

Well now we have the last video of our current batch – and it’s a killer!

Yes my friends, the Ass Kicker Workout is on a whole different level to our recent programs. In this full body workout, you’re be performing 10 exercises for 20 seconds each, with just 10 seconds rest between sets. And then you do it all again. And again. And again!

Now at first it won’t seem too hard, but by the middle of the second circuit, I promise you’ll be feeling it. Just check out how much I’m huffing and puffing by the end of the video!

Think you’re fit and in shape? Then go through 3 or 4 circuits of the Ass Kicker and let me know how you do.

Here’s what you’ve got:

The Ass Kicker Workout

1. Little People

2. Hip Drive

3. Gladiator

4. Bottom Burpee

5. One Legged Jumps

6. Swiss Ball Twist Roll Ins

7. DB Snap

8. Rocking Abs

9. Bird Dogs

10. Burpee Jump Squats

Rest 10 seconds and repeat 2, 3 or even 4 sets if you can handle it! Don’t forget to alternate sides from one set to the next when needed.

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As usual thanks to Sears FitStudio  for providing me with the awesome fitness equipment we use in these videos!

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to crush it!

As always, let me know how you do and send any suggestions my way. We’ll be filming more videos very soon so I want to hear what YOU want to see in future workouts.

Enjoy!

Alfonso

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Everyone knows that cardiovascular exercise is a key requirement for optimal health. But so many people are confused when it comes to the Cardio Question? Should you run, row, box, swim? Is slow to moderate better for fat burning or is high intensity interval training where it’s at? And how do you juggle cardio with weights, yoga or classes?

Truthfully I have to tell you the main reason so many people are confused is because they don’t actually know how the cardiovascular system operates and what aerobic exercise is! So for this week’s Ustream Chat I decided to tackle this long-standing fitness issue with a little Angry Trainer wisdom…

If you’ve been going through the motions and not sure about which mode of cardio is best, then this chat is for you. So watch, listen and let me know if my advice helps you understand the world of cardio a little better.

Don’t forget every Tuesday at 9PM EST I’ll be back with another Ustream Chat, to talk more fitness and health and answer your questions. So join me next week – I’ll be announcing the topic soon.

And if you can’t make it, simply head to my YouTube channel and watch all of my chats there – don’t say we don’t spoil you here at Angry Trainer Fitness!  And of course – don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already.

Enjoy – and I’ll see you LIVE next Tuesday at 9!

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All information contained within this site, Angry Trainer Fitness.com, is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem – nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician.  No action should be taken solely on the contents of this website.  Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health or on any opinions expressed within this website. Please see your physician before changing your diet, starting an exercise program, or taking any supplements of any kind.