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Changing routines and why you are still fat…

Warning: Rant Alert!

Let me tell you a story…

aerobics

Teaching quite a lot of kettlebell classes for a fair number of gyms, my classes have to be accessable to anyone who decides to ‘just drop in and try it’. The kettlebell swing (a hip hinge) is at the same time a very simple and natural movement AND a hideously complex and alien one for people who’ve forgotten how to move. So I need to be able to provide a session similtaneously for amatuer athletes and complete beginners, which CAN be slightly problematic. Let me share a tale… Read more

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Have you earned it?

“I want to lose weight. I heard that HIIT training and kettlebells are the best for cardio… and that you only have to do four minutes of work a week to lose fat…..”

As a Personal Trainer this can often be the opening sentence when conducting an initial goal setting session with a new client. And to be honest, all of the above is kinda true…. ish.

Most clients approach a PT with a worthy goal of losing weight or gettin’ ripped! Leaving aside the mechanics of ditching bodyfat and increasing lean muscle mass, I want to have a look at whether you’ve earned the right to lose fat or ‘get muscly’.

Whilst tools like kettlebells, clubbells and barbells are fantastic tools to use, are you ready for them?

Dream House

Let’s imagine that you want to build your dream home. Read more

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