Thursday 11 December 2008

Timetable for forthcoming weeks

Friday 12th Dec
5.30pm Public Class
6.30pm AMAG class

Friday 19th Dec
5.30pm for public and AMAG
Fun filled, pre-festive and ready to overindulge workout!

Mid Chrimbo & new year
Saturday 27th Dec
11.30am for public and AMAG
Xmas dinner, drink ,dessert, chocolate, left overs on boxing day... ease the load before New Year and train your middle, in the middle!

January workshop to be announced soon! Let me know your interest!

Tuesday 25 November 2008

Great workshop yesterday guys! Well done and thanks to all 11 of you who braved the thick snow to come and discover the kettlebell essentials!

Remember the public class is on at 5.30pm on Fridays, you get your first class FREE! (Normal class price is £5). There are 9 people that have completed the CKT that can come and train.... get started this week if you can!! Why wait till the festive season to over-induldge and then "start after the new year"... lol thats 4-6 weeks you will miss out on!

As always, if your interested in kettlebell training, CKT courses, or any further info, please email me!

Ray

Monday 17 November 2008

This Week Only!...

One:
There will be only ONE Friday KB class this week at XTS.... 5.30pm!
This session is open to AMAG and non-AMAG members. Straight after, you can train with ex-SAS Bob Spour in Self Protection at 6.30pm!! See details here http://www.amag.org.uk/seminars.htm

Two:
Places still availble for THIS wednesday`s FREE taster kettlebell class at XTS @ Transition Extreme. Email your confirmation of attnedance to me. Class is at 8.30pm. See details of the class below in this blog!

Kettlebell Training: Satisfying strength!

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Next CKT..

Aberdeen's next Compulsory Kettlebell Training workshop will be on Sunday 23rd November 2008, 1-4pm.
See post below for FREE insight to kettlebell training!

FREE Introduction Kettlebells Class!!!!

I will run a free introduction kettlebells class on Wednesday 19th November at 8.30pm. (1 hour class)
This class is ideal for new or curious kettlebell lifters!
We`ll have a informative and condensed workout, giving you a nice insight and to kettlebell training and it`s right before the next CKT workshop on Sunday 23rd November!

Please email you intent to come along to kettlebellsaberdeen@yahoo.co.uk
Places are limited so reserve your place as quick as you can say "I wanna know how to swing iron!"

Thursday 6 November 2008

Next Aberdeen CKT Workshop...

To be announced very soon!
Please email your interest to me.

Reminder!

Kettlebells Aberdeen "public class" Fridays 5.30pm.

Combat Kettlebells (for AMAG) Fridays 6.30pm

Remember to hydrate fully throughout the day before the workouts! (means lots of water!)

Thursday 30 October 2008

Kettlebell Curious.....?

So, you`ve heard of Kettlebells, you`ve seen a picture and maybe even lifted one "just to see". You maybe don`t know any more than that, but people are starting to speak about it....

Come along to XTS at Tranistion Extreme (yes, the wall climbing & skateboarding place doon the beach) on Fridays at 5.30pm or 6.30pm to see a class for yourself.
I`ll also be available to give a demo on Saturday at 3.15pm for the next few weeks - come and chat to me about it!

If you are interested in workshops or training with KB`s, email me at kettlebellsaberdeen@yahoo.co.uk


Sunday 19 October 2008

Combat Kettlebells #1

We had the first Combat Kettlebells class at XTS on Friday! Brilliant fun! (right guys?!)
I had a strict 45min schedule - simple and effective.
Warm up, stretch, mobility, KB`s and cool down. I ran 3 mins over and I missed out the getup sit ups (they would have taken 3 mins, which means I spoke 3 mins out of place, tut! LOL)
The guys training in this first class were introduced to my intentions of a satisfying, no-nonsense session, leaving them worked-out and ready for the weekend, satisfied! During the workout I may have been called one or two naughty names from near-by trainers as they bunny-hopped their way across the gym floor, but the smile on their face and the chuckle after the cheeky comments made it fun and completely bearable!
During the 11 min KB section, I watched closely as everyone swung, dead-lifted, lunged, cleaned and pressed their KB`s with satisfaction. The core elements from the workshop were adhered to and simple anchor words from me quickly resolved any slight imperfection. The workout was completely individual. We had one person who is fighting in the ring in 4 weeks and one person who joined the AMAG about 4 weeks ago. Both reached their own desired workout pace and level with no pressure to out perform anyone else. I made that point very clear at the beginning: The workouts are individual. You want to come back next time and improve yourself. Sure, be inspired by those around you, but do not substitute technique for performance. I was very inspired by the guys training in how they approached my workout. I hope I got it right, I think I did.
A lesson learned for most - hydration! Drink lots of water during the day, not just at classes - it`s too late then. I`ll post information on this soon.
Well done to everyone who came along, see you Friday for more satisfying strength!

Thursday 16 October 2008

Brand New weekly class announcement

Weekly classes will run on Friday's at 5.30pm beginning 31/10/08 and completion of the Compulsory Kettlebell Training workshop is required.

Next Aberdeen Kettlebell CKT Workshop!

"Tell me more, Tell me more!"

What? : Compulsory Kettlebell Training
When? : Sunday 26th October, 1-4pm
Who? : You! If you want to D&D (discover & drill) kettlebell training essentials
Where? : XTS @ Transition Extreme, Aberdeen
Why? :
  • You want to improve your performance in your chosen sports and activites!
  • Because kettlebell training is exciting & very satisfying!

Be amongst the first in Aberdeen to train with the exciting kettlebells!
This 3 hour workshop is dedicated to discovering and drilling the fundamental kettlebell exercises correctly and safely. Once completed this CKT, you can attend the Kettlebell Aberdeen classes that are held at XTS (Cross Training Studio) or create individual goal-driven workouts

The session starts with Mobility basics - development of your mobility is key to kettlebell training! Then we show you how to shift your weight about in Bodyweight arrangements - more than just push ups and sit ups, guaranteed!
Our kettlebell training focuses on posture, movement & breathing while safely and correctly swinging, lifting, pulling and pushing the horned cannonballs.

Take charge of your training and exercise goals and work the kettlebells to give you satisfying strength, "fuel in the tank" and recognisable well being.
Kettlebell training is supplementary to the sports and activities you already do and will enhance your performance

Places are limited to 18: email and confirm your attendance today!
Investment: £40
Return: Ability to perform confident KB training to burn fat whilst building a lean body, increase muscle endurance and tendon strength, work core and back stability, increase stamina, increase cardio endurance, develop improved balance, develop improved co-ordination, develop improved mobility AND create a positive individual state of wellness (phew!)

email kettlebellsaberdeen@yahoo.co.uk and confirm your place! (registration is essential)

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Aberdeen`s first Compulsory Kettlebell Training workshop took place last weekend (Sun. 12th October 2008) - and to a full house of AMAG members!
Essential mobility and bodyweight arrangements began the day before getting into the "swing" (ba-dum!) of the fundamental and core kettlebell exercises.
Working in teams of 3, everyone got the chance to swing, lift, pull and press the KB`s, spot and also dictate the key points they recently discovered to their partners.

The 26-strong class are now proficient in the kettlebell training essentials and we are looking forward to our first Combat Kettlebell class at AMAG this coming Friday! Well done everyone who attended!
(please remember, only people who have attended the workshop can come play at the Friday 6.15pm class!)

Posts to follow soon on forthcoming Compulsory Kettlebell Training workshops in Aberdeen.