Fight club – October 10

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Jack squats 
  • Toe touches 
  • Jumping jacks 
  • Walking lunges 

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

  • Split jumps 10 Reps
  • Donkey kicks 6 Reps
  • Burpees 3 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Superman 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Guard sit-ups 
  • Leg raises 
  • Russian twist 
  • Scissor legs 
  • Sit-ups 

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

  • Walking lunges 40 Reps
  • Push-ups 15 Reps
  • Mountain climbers 20 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

20 second hold for each pose 

3 cycles 

  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Warrior 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch 

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Keep Moving Fitness Deadlift

Fight club -September 11

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

As many rounds as you can 

19 minutes 

  • Squats 5 Reps
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 6 Reps
  • Shoulder taps 6 Reps
  • Guard sit-ups 5 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

6 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Inclined Push-ups 
  • Push-ups 
  • Push-ups with a cross over 
  • Shoulder taps 
  • Handstand hold 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

40 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Inclined Push-ups 
  • Reclined row 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Jumping jacks 
  • Walking lunges 

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

50 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Jack squats 
  • Toe touches 
  • Jumping jacks 
  • Walking lunges 

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

25 second hold 

3 cycles 

  • Child’s pose 
  • Cat pose 
  • Cow pose 
  • Downward dog 
  • Chair pose 
  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Halfway hold
  • Plank 
  • Cobra 
  • Downward dog 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch 

Keep Moving Fitness Deadlift
Keep Moving Fitness Deadlift

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Keep moving fitness barbells

Fight club – August 14

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

As many rounds as you can 

19 minutes 

  • Squats 5 Reps
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 6 Reps
  • Shoulder taps 6 Reps
  • Guard sit-ups 5 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

7 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Lunges 
  • Guard sit-ups
  • Lunges 
  • Reclined rows 
  • Plank 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Squats 
  • Superman 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Ankle taps 
  • Superman 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Guard sit-ups 
  • Leg raises 

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

6 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Plank 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Push-ups 

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

25 second hold 

3 cycles 

  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Warrior 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch 

Keep moving fitness barbells
Keep moving fitness Barbell

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Breakfast crunch

Nut-free please

I am one of those unfortunate people that is allergic to not only peanuts but also tree nuts. When it comes to food options, not having nuts on the menu can be challenging at times and frustrated at others. There are so many foods I would love to try or eat regularly but won’t get the chance thanks to nuts. Not eating nuts doesn’t have to be the end of the world; there are always replacements and alternatives that mean you can have a nut-free option. This recipe is my attempt to create a nut-free version of a usually nut packed recipe.

Nut-free breakfast crunch

My take on granola

I don’t always want a protein shake or eggs for breakfast, at times I want something with a bit more texture and some crunch to start my day. This recipe is ben a staple in our fridge for a long time now, I recently updated this recipe to add in some more variety with the addition of hemp hearts and buckwheat groats. I like to add it to the top of my smoothie bowl or some coconut yoghurt.

Nut-free breakfast crunch

Nut-free breakfast crunch ingredients
Nut-free breakfast crunch ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup coconut threads
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup figs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
Toast the hemp hearts
Toast the hemp hearts
Toast the coconut
Toast the coconut
Toast the buckwheat groats
Toast the buckwheat groats
Add the toasted seeds to the chopped figs
Add the toasted seeds to the chopped figs
Toast the sunflower seeds
Toast the sunflower seeds
Add the sunflower seeds
Add the sunflower seeds
Toast the pumpkin seeds
Toast the pumpkin seeds
Mix everything together with the melted coconut oil and honey
Mix everything together with the melted coconut oil and honey
Spread the mixture out on a baking tray
Spread the mixture out on a baking tray
Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar.

Breakfast crunch

  • Servings: 15
  • Rating: ★★★★★
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This seed packed breakfast crunch is an ideal option for breakfast or sprinkled on top of ice cream.


Credit:Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup coconut threads
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/4 cup figs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil

Directions

  1. Over a medium heat lightly toast the seeds and coconut.
  2. In a small pan heat the coconut oil and honey and mix them together.
  3. While the honey and oil are warming start toasting the seeds.
  4. Take a frying pan and warm it over a medium heat.
  5. Toast each kind of seed individually so you get an even toasting.
  6. Add the toasted seeds and coconut to the oil and honey mixing well.
  7. Add the figs and stir well.
  8. Pour the mix onto a lined baking tray and let it cool.
  9. Break into chunks and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 204 calories; 11 g fat; 21 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking tray 

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.


Fight club – August 1

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

As many rounds as you can 

17 minutes 

  • Squats 5 Reps
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 6 Reps
  • Shoulder taps 6 Reps
  • Guard sit-ups 5 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

40 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Inclined Push-ups 
  • Reclined row 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Jumping jacks 
  • Walking lunges 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Push-ups 
  • Handstand hold 
  • Hollow rocks

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

  • Split jumps 10 Reps
  • Donkey kicks 6 Reps
  • Burpees 3 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Superman 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Guard sit-ups 
  • Leg raises 
  • Russian twist 
  • Scissor legs 
  • Sit-ups 

Cool down and stretch 

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Fight club – July 10

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

  • Walking lunges 40 reps 
  • Push-ups 15 reps 
  • Mountain climbers 20 reps 

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

20 seconds activity 10 seconds rest 

  • Jumping squats 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Push-ups with a cross over 
  • Skaters 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Walking lunges reclined row 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

  • Split jumps 10 reps 
  • Donkey kicks 6 reps 
  • Burpees 3 reps 

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

20 seconds activity 10 seconds rest 

  • Squats 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 
  • Walk down Push-ups 
  • Plank 
  •  cannonball sit-ups 

Cool down and stretch 

Friday 

Warm-up 

20 second hold for each pose 

3 cycles 

  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Warrior 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch 

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Fight club – June 12

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Plank jack with a knee tuck 
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 
  • Squats 
  • Walk down Push-ups 
  • Reclined row 

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Jumping squats 
  • Lunges 
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 
  • Squat jacks 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Push-ups 
  • Handstand hold 
  • Hollow rocks

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

As fast as you can 

  • Burpees 100 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Ankle taps 
  • Superman 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Guard sit-ups 
  • Leg raises 

Cool down and stretch 

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Lamb burgers

Revisiting family favourites

I’ve been revisiting recipes that have been some of my old school recipes and family favourites that were our staples when we got started as clean eaters. I first posted this recipe in 2016, at that time, the kids were fussy, vegetables had to be hidden and disguised, and there was no potential for intense flavours or spice.
Times (thankfully) have changed, the kids have grown (like man-sized grown), and they now enjoy a wide range of foods. Things like vegetables are enjoyed, spice and chilli are consumed without complaint, and new ingredients are tried without tantrums.
As the kids have grown, my recipes have changes organically to meet their palates and preferences, I’ve updated this recipe because of that, but fear not, all I have done is make it a little bit better.
The original suitable be kids, and less developed palates is at the bottom of the post.

Takeaway alternative

We all love a naughty takeaway, but we can all live without the extra calories and the expanding waistlines. You don’t need to live without your takeaway, swap it out for a delicious and healthier fakeaway. I always love a good burger, they are my guilty pleasure. These burgers tick the box for a great burger without too much naughtiness. The crumbled cheese adds a great texture to the burgers and delivers some extra flavour., I love to serve these burgers on a lettuce bun with some cucumber slices.

Lamb burgers recipe

Ingredients

  • 600g lamb mince
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 spring onions finely sliced
  • 100g Feta crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin

Take a large mixing bowl. 

Add the spring onions, oregano, chilli powder, ground cumin and garlic.

Sprinkle in the feta and add the lamb mince to the bowl.

With your hands mix together the ingredients so everything is well distributed.

Divide the mixture into 8 portions.

Roll the portions into balls before flattening them out into burger patties.

Lightly oil a frying pan over a medium heat.

Fry the burgers until they are golden brown on each side.

Serve on a lettuce bun with sliced cucumbers and grilled halloumi.

“Lamb

  • Servings: 8
  • Rating: ★★★★
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These burgers have a crumbly cheese surprise that will make your glad you have a fakeaway for dinner



Credit: Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

  • 600g lamb mince
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 spring onions finely sliced
  • 100g Feta crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin

Directions

  1. Take a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the spring onions, oregano, chilli powder, ground cumin and garlic.
  3. Sprinkle in the feta and add the lamb mince to the bowl.
  4. With your hands mix together the ingredients so everything is well distributed.
  5. Divide the mixture in to 8 portions.
  6. Roll the portions into balls before flattening them out into burger patties.
  7. Lightly oil a frying pan over a medium heat.
  8. Fry the burgers until they are golden brown on each side.
  9. Serve on a lettuce bun with sliced cucumbers and grilled halloumi.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 210 calories; 15.2 g fat; 0.7 g carbohydrates; 16.9 g protein

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Spatula

Lamb burgers recipe

Ingredients

  • 600g minced lamb
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 spring onions finely sliced
  • 60g Feta crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin

Instructions

  1. In a bowl mix together all of the ingredients by kneading everything together until the ingredients are evenly spread through the meat. 
  2. Divide the mix into 6 and flatten out into burger shapes. 
  3. Cook the burgers over a medium high heat in a frying pan until golden brown on the outside and cheese crumbles.

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.


Fight club – May 15

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Plank jacks 
  • Lunges 
  • Guard sit-ups
  • Squats 
  • Skaters 
  • Reclined row 
  • Side lunge 
  • Jumping squats 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Shoulder taps 

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

40 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

Jumping squats 

  • Dying bugs 
  • Push-ups with a cross over 
  • Skaters 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Walking lunges 
  • Reclined row 

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

6 rounds 

  • Split jumps 10 Reps
  • Donkey kicks 6 Reps
  • Burpees 3 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

20 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Squats 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Side lunge with a toe touch 
  • Walk down Push-ups 
  • Plank 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

25 second hold 

3 cycles 

  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Triangle 
  • Bent leg triangle 
  • Downward dog 
  • Warrior 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch 

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first. 


Fight club – May 2

Movement every day

Movement is an integral part of my day. Keeping active is how I manage my physical and mental health while navigating this busy world we live in.  

Any post I share is about my experience and activity; I am not here to tell you what to do. If you are interested in doing this kind or any type of training or movement programme, I highly recommend that you seek advice and support from a professional.

Monday 

Warm-up 

5 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Lunges 
  • Guard sit-ups
  • Lunges 
  • Reclined rows 
  • Plank 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Squats 
  • Superman 

Cool down and stretch 

Tuesday 

Warm-up 

3 rounds 

  • Walking lunges 40 Reps
  • Push-ups 15 Reps
  • Mountain climbers 20 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Wednesday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

  • Walking lunges 20 Reps
  • Push-ups 15 Reps
  • Mountain climbers 10 Reps

Cool down and stretch 

Thursday 

Warm-up 

4 rounds 

30 seconds activity 

10 seconds rest 

  • Ankle taps 
  • Superman 
  • Bow and arrow 
  • Boxers sit-ups 
  • Cannonball sit-ups 
  • Dying bugs 
  • Guard sit-ups 
  • Leg raises 

Cool down and stretch 

Friday

Warm-up 

25 second hold 

3 cycles 

  • Child’s pose 
  • Cat pose 
  • Cow pose 
  • Downward dog 
  • Chair pose 
  • Mountain pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Halfway hold
  • Plank 
  • Cobra 
  • Downward dog 
  • Chair pose 
  • Forward bend 
  • Mountain pose 

Cool down and stretch

Workout disclaimer   

I share my workouts to show what I do, not to tell you what to do.  

I post my workouts with a percentage of my max rather than stating what weights or speeds I use. Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and capability. Your body is yours alone if you want to start working out, I recommend spending some time with a personal trainer who can put you on the right path.  

When working out with weights, remember your one-rep max is yours alone, finding the weights that are right for you is important. If you decide to try out a workout, find out what weights you should be using first.