Kettlebells
What Are They?
Kettlebells are one of the most dynamic training tools going. Used by the Russian military among others, the kettlebell trains your body by fully loading and unloading your muscles with the use of controlled momentum focusing on your posterior chain and core muscles, as well as your proprioception. In other words they develop explosive power, cardio vascular fitness, balance and muscle tone in all of the right places. A combination of these elements being trained at the same time with each movement makes for a very effective and efficient way to work out.
So if you’re looking to get a ripped, toned, athletic physique then you should be incorporating kettlebells into your training regime!
Strengthening and Toning
Kettlebell exercises such as swings, snatches and dynamic cleans are explosive moves that allow you to recruit more fast twitch muscle fibres. These are the parts of the muscle responsible for strength and tone as well as speed and power.
Kettlebells in Sport
Think of the crossover to almost every sport out there. If you're playing a game which requires sprint speed alongside fast changes in direction (like football or rugby) then kettlebells are fantastic. Kettlebells are also ideal in training for tennis or swimming, which both require power through range and agility.
Just a Fashion Craze?
I'm not saying you should forsake all other training methods and solely train with kettlebells. But kettlebells are an amazing training tool that can be used by anyone to help them achieve almost any fitness goal. Fads come and go but I'm pleased to say that kettlebells have already stood the test of time and are here to stay!
For more information about training with kettlebells or if you want to get started now, speak to me or your trainer.
Regards,
Giuseppe
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Are You In The Breakfast Club?
Sitting on the 8:05 train from London Euston - first class of course - it got me thinking about breakfast.
‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day' - fact or myth?
Well, as I was standing in the queue to order a nice morning cup of green tea, the guy in front was ordering a large coffee, a breakfast muffin, muesli with yoghurt and fruit and a bottle of orange juice. Not bad? Well a new statistic has just come out with the information that a bottle of fruit juice contains so much natural sugar that it can't be used as one of your '5 a day' - really?! (sarcastic) For those who are not aware, fruit juice contains natural sugar called fructose. So whilst 1 can of coke contains 10 tea spoons of sugar, a glass of orange juice contains around 8. Not the greatest way to start the day.
Two more topics to hit on before I leave you alone a sit back and watch a film.
1. Breakfast skippers. Don't do it!! We all live busy old lives but this is the biggest sin. Just think, your body has been at rest for roughly 8 hours over night (I wish!) and now it needs nutrients. If not fed, you will not only slow your metabolism but your body will say ‘ok then, I'll hold onto last nights’ meal as fat store!’
2. Breakfast cereal. Short rant: Special K contains roughly 17g sugar per 100g. And now they have added berries and chocolate to that!
All this is just a guide. Enjoy your breakfast, the odd juice or bowl of cereal won't kill you. It's like most things, have things in moderation.
Instead of cereal, why not try a cheeky bowl of porridge, or a couple of poached eggs and 1 bit of brown toast. Both slow release that will keep you fuller for longer!
That's me done, I can now enjoy my ham and cheese croissant. It is my day off, after all!!!
Will Cloke
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‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day' - fact or myth?
Well, as I was standing in the queue to order a nice morning cup of green tea, the guy in front was ordering a large coffee, a breakfast muffin, muesli with yoghurt and fruit and a bottle of orange juice. Not bad? Well a new statistic has just come out with the information that a bottle of fruit juice contains so much natural sugar that it can't be used as one of your '5 a day' - really?! (sarcastic) For those who are not aware, fruit juice contains natural sugar called fructose. So whilst 1 can of coke contains 10 tea spoons of sugar, a glass of orange juice contains around 8. Not the greatest way to start the day.
Two more topics to hit on before I leave you alone a sit back and watch a film.
1. Breakfast skippers. Don't do it!! We all live busy old lives but this is the biggest sin. Just think, your body has been at rest for roughly 8 hours over night (I wish!) and now it needs nutrients. If not fed, you will not only slow your metabolism but your body will say ‘ok then, I'll hold onto last nights’ meal as fat store!’
2. Breakfast cereal. Short rant: Special K contains roughly 17g sugar per 100g. And now they have added berries and chocolate to that!
All this is just a guide. Enjoy your breakfast, the odd juice or bowl of cereal won't kill you. It's like most things, have things in moderation.
Instead of cereal, why not try a cheeky bowl of porridge, or a couple of poached eggs and 1 bit of brown toast. Both slow release that will keep you fuller for longer!
That's me done, I can now enjoy my ham and cheese croissant. It is my day off, after all!!!
Will Cloke
If you liked this article and want to know any other information please get in touch or come and see us at Revolution
The Revolution team
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