Saturday 19 February 2011

The BEST training session in an age!

Training Today

Squat
Bar*10 * 2
60 * 10
60 * 5
80 * 5
90 * 5
100 * 5
120 * 3
130 * 3
140 * 3
140 * 3
140 * 3

Deadlift
60 * 10
100 * 5
130 * 3
150 * 3
170 * 3
190 * 2

Speed Pulls
160 * 3
160 * 3
160 * 3

Leg Press
140 * 15
160 * 12
190 * 8
190 * 8

Glute Ham Raise
15
Adjusted Pad closer
8
8

The last few days I have had this odd knee pain, not muscular, more boney.
I think it may be down to some trainers I have been wearing and am considering getting an arch support as I think this is the issue.

Warming up I didnt feel great up to 130 then everything just clicked.

The 140's were the best 140's ive squatted in a long long time. All very deep and hard but without issue, form remained solid, no tipping.

Deadlifts were bob on and pleased with 190 for a double.

The speed pulls were done with 90 sec rest between sets of 3 and all felt fast apart from the last rep of the last set which is where I left it.

Leg pressing and glute ham work was solid after a minor adjustment on the GHR to make it harder.

This is without a doubt the BEST session I have done in a LONG time.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Eastbourne Boot Camp - Killer Session

The last Eastbourne Boot Camp session saw 16 up for it individuals attend a clear, but cold night of hardcore training.

The session went as follows:-

5 minute dynamic warm up.

Round 1
Kettlebell Swing 45 seconds
Rest with the kettlebell pressed over head for 30 seconds (2 handed press and hold)
Repeat 6 times.

Round 2 - Pairs
First of the pair - Double kettlebell clean and squat
Second of pair - Sprint 40M, jog back 30, sprint 30 metres, jog back 20, sprint 20 metres, jog back to the start.

Continue for 6 minutes.

Round 3
Double Kettlebell Deadlift 60 seconds
Burpee 60 seconds.
Rest 30, repeat 3 times

Round 4
Partner Leg Rotational Leg Raises and on command crunches - This one was an awesome ab set!

Round 5
Kettlebell Single Arm Swing 30 seconds each side
Kettlebell Single Arm Jerk 60 second each side
Kettlebell Pass Round 30 seconds each way
Kettlebell Single Arm Row 60 seconds each side
Repeat once more NO Rest!

Now that's a hardcore session!

Congrats to Andy Magin who has thus far lost a staggering 14lbs in 5 weeks completing 3 sessions per week! Just goes to show you what can be done with hard work and commitment to healthy eating 90% of the time.

The current 6 week block is nearing an end and the next block starts on Saturday 19th Feb.
There is now a NEW Saturday morning session running on the back Advanced class from 10:00 - 11:00 in Gildredge Park, Eastbourne. This second session is aimed at Beginners and Intermediates and is a great introduction to kettlebell, Bulgarian Bag training and other intense functional techniques!

More information can be found here:-

http://www.total-fitness-personal-trainer.com/Eastbourne-Boot-Camp.html

Saturday 12 February 2011

Powerlifting Training

Training today and had a GREAT session.

All weights KG

Squat
Bar * 15 * 2
60 * 5
60 * 5
90 * 5
100 * 5
110 * 5
120 * 3
130 * 3
140 * 3 Nice
145 * 1
120 * 5

Deadlifts
60 * 10
100 * 5
120 * 5
140 * 3
160 * 3
170 * 3
180 * 3
150 * 5 speed pulls

Leg Press
140 * 20
160 * 20
180* 15 - legs bursting

GHR
Body weight
8
10
10

Very nice session today.

Squats felt powerful and strong.

Deadlifts, I aimed to get 180 for a triple today and thats what I got.

Rest was solid work.

Gonna have a bit of an easier week this week training wise.

Most likely bench tuesday, maybe kettkebells thursday and squat and dead lift again next weekend. Body not feeling as good as it could.

Saturday 5 February 2011

Eastbourne Boot Camp - Windy and Tough!

Eastbourne Boot Camp this morning took place in Gildredge Park on a very windy day and saw yet another fully booked class with 16 in attendence.

The session went as follows:-

10 minute dynamic/mobility drill warm up.

Round 1
2 Handed Kettlebell Swings 45 seconds on, 30 rest * 6 sets

Round 2
Single Arm Jerks
60 seconds each arm
45 seconds each arm
30 seconds each arm - all done with no rest.

Rest 90 seconds and repeat once more!

Round 3 - Sucking Diesel!
In pairs:-
1 of the pair - double kettlebell squats
2 of the pair - 10 squat jumps then 4 shuttle sprints
Swapping over continuous for 6 minutes.

Round 4
Partner Rotational Leg Raises
1 minute on, 1 minute off repeated twice.

Round 5
Planks

This was a tough session today, especially round 3.

Well done to everyone who gave it their all and special well done to Jackie and Diane for dominating the planks with 3 minutes 40 each!