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These workouts combine the muscle-building benefits of drop sets with the fat-blasting bonus of circuit training. The aim is to complete all the rounds of the circuit as quickly as possible. Each workout starts with a high number of reps, which is reduced every round. That means your work decreases as your fatigue levels increase, so you shouldn’t reach failure on any exercise.

This no-equipment circuit challenges your entire core. It starts slow and measured, before cardio-intense exercises at the end elevate your heart-rate and melt away fat

This landmine-only workout features lower body pull and upper body push exercises.

Weightlifting is important, but cardio is the workout ingredient you should never be without. Try personal trainer Nicky McBurney’s kit-free session to raise your pulse at home

One of the first things you’ll notice is that muscles often have two names: a common name and a Latin (anatomical) name. Biceps – full Latin name biceps brachii – have all sorts of nicknames, from ‘py

If you’ve got this far, then you’re ready to commit to your newfound habit, and this workout is a great place to start. No tricky equipment needed – just a couple of bottles, which you can replace wit