Newsletter November 2009

Revolution Personal Training Studios would like to take this opportunity to update you on what’s been going on over the month of November 2009.

Clients Stepping Up To The Plate in November

Carol Manswell
Revolution would like to say well done to Carol who has lost an amazing 11.5kg and 5.5 inches off of her waist in under 8 weeks. We’re really looking forward to seeing her reach her 12 week goal!


Andrew Hillery
After training and following Revolution’s simple but tasty nutrition plan Andrew lost 5kg in 5 weeks.

Felicity Gorman
In under 8 weeks Felicity has lost 5kg and 5.3 inches off of the waist.

Revolution Sport
Well done to John Director and Personal Trainer who won his last boxing match on the 4th November 2009 at Hayes in Middlesex.

If you’re interested in a course of boxing coaching then contact us via the information below.

The Adrian Francis 1RM Bench Press Challenge
The bench press challenge is going great so far with 30 people posting fantastic weights! Here’s are the leaders for the men and women:

Men

1) Armin Forsner - 117kg
2) Paul Andrew - 112kg
3) Brett Wood - 110kg

Women

1) Annie Howie - 52kg

2) Seema Salam - 47.5kg

3) Jacqui Shelley - 40kg

Christmas Gift Voucher
Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Why not buy a Revolution Personal Training Voucher for a friend or family member to delicately let them know that it’s time to get in shape! Remember nothing says ‘I love you’ like a gesture of kindness crossed with a kick up the behind.
If you're interested in buying a gift voucher email Rob on the contact details below.

Best regards,

The REVOLUTION team

Steve Vullo testimonial

Below is an account from one of Revolution's clients, Steve Vullo (in red above), about his journey from never having boxed to boxing in front of 850 people in just 12 weeks!

"In June of this year I agreed to take part in my first white collar boxing event. When saying yes, I had no idea what was going to be involved.

"As it was, I boxed at the Grosvenor Hotel in front of 850 people at a black tie do. It was a charity event and the contestants were drawn from the legal world of solicitors, barristers and their clerks. Over £50,000 was raised for the Bobby Moore Foundation.

"I only had to fight three 1½ minute rounds; how hard could it be? I thought I was fairly fit but nevertheless decided to go to the Revolution gym in Angel to properly prepare. I am glad I did.
I would not have lasted 20 seconds if I had not. In fact I did not last that long in my first session with John Grim on the heavy punch bag.

"During the 12 weeks that followed I was taken through some of the hardest training I have ever done, all carefully designed not just to get me fit, but the right type of fit for boxing. I had never boxed before and they taught me that too, carefully pushing me further and further.

"In the last 4 weeks it took over my whole life and everyone at Revolution helped me out and supported my efforts, even down to choosing my ring name, ‘Steve The Steam Train Vullo’ (which has to be said in a long slurring southern state U.S. accent) and my entrance music.

"On the night, John Grim volunteered to be my corner man and without him preparing me mentally the night would have been very different indeed.

"My opponent was 6’3”, I am half Sicilian and the other half is less than 3 feet but everything came together on the night and I am now basking in the glory of having put on a really good show and fighting hard all the way through the three rounds.

"The fight was on October 9th but every day I see colleagues in court who rush up to talk about the night. If I had jogged a bit in the park as I originally planned to do, I would have been in big trouble. As it was, my decision to go to Revolution left me as prepared as I could possibly have been and it showed. I am massively grateful to all of them, but especially John Grim who saw me through not just the lion share of the training but the fight itself.

"It has without doubt been one of the most interesting and rewarding things I have ever done. If anyone is unsure whether to give it a go, I would say do it but get professional training behind you to get the most out of it. I did".

Stephen Vullo is 42 years old and a barrister at the Chambers of William Clegg QC at 2 Bedford Row in London. He had never boxed before.

Congratulations John!

Here are a couple of pictures that were taken at John's latest amateur boxing match. He fought at the Alexandra Palace on Saturday 23rd May 2009 against James Gardiner from Benny's ABC, and won with a unanimous points decision.

John fought at light heavy weight and weighed in at 80.8kg on the day. This was John's best performance and win to date.

Edison 'Pantera' Miranda

Here's a clip of the world No3 light heavy weight boxer on the pads with his coach at Revolution Personal Training Studios before his fight vs Joey Vegas at York Hall Friday 20th March 09.

John's Debut Fight

Check out this link. The fight was in April 2007 at the Hilton in Brighton. John won 'Best Boxer' and was presented an award by Alan Minter!

John's first pads of the year!!

Check out the link of John's first bit of boxing training of 2009


John's also doing a 'Boxer's Diary' of his 12 week build up to his next fight. If you're interested check out the link:
http://www.theboxersdiary.blogspot.com