Fat Loss strategy’s Part 1

Lets cut to the chase, summer is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but  I want to look good when I strip off on the beach. Here are a couple of tips on how to maximise your results and get lean. 1. Nutrient timing This means taking in carbs after you...

Snatch test Leader board 19/3/12

So 8 weeks on from the last fitness test and some very impressive numbers being put up. Lots of members moving up in weight which is great to see, Graham Duncan is the first to have a go with a 20kg moving up from the 16kg and lots of the ladies now snatching the 14kg...

Don’t obsess over the scale!

Don’t get fixated on what the scale says when attempting to shift some body fat. Body composition changes cannot be detected by a scale on a day-to-day basis. Fat loss can be detected on a weekly basis, however, so if you can have enough discipline to only hop...

A guide to buying kettlebells

If you have been looking into buying a kettlebell lately you may have noticed that there are two different types. Competition kettlebells and cast iron kettlebells. Competition kettlebells (or pro grade as they are often called) are what the athletes in Girevoy sport...

Snatch test Leader board – January 2012

So here it is, the official leader board in the SSST.   Here is the latest effort from Huw Davey who managed 141 reps with a 24kg. Great effort considering Huw has been away from training for a while since having the new born and is only just getting back into...