Sunday, 22 November 2009
Esporta Lanarkshire Gets the OLF Experience!
As Esporta go about the refurbishment of some of their clubs, OLF have been set the task of introducing their trainers to some of the more functional training tools available at their clubs. As Star Trac kit out the gym with their strength, CV a Human Sport range OLF are coming in to up skill the trainers with their usual, highly successful blend of theoretical and practical training. The task at Esporta Lanarkshire in Hamilton was to introduce the team to kettlebells, Suspension Training and Boxing.
After making my way up the country the night before, I arrived in Hamilton early on Friday morning to be met with a bit of a problem! Due to all the bad weather the install of the kit hands gone as well as planned and this meant it was up to me to get the TRX frame up and the kettlebells ready for the training. With a spanner in hand and some helping hands from Barry Ross (an old EKI who was there helping out Star Trac) we got the frame up and the kettlebells ready.
The training team were all ready to go so after a quick dynamic warm up we got straight into the kettlebell training. The aim was to get them to understand the progressions and key lifts. So I went through some principles of lifting whilst teaching them how to deadlift and squat. After covering the basics, it was time to get swinging! We looked at the teaching points and benefits of the swing for clients. We also spent some time talking about how beneficial it is for CV training, which was a good opportunity to get the trainers doing some interval swings sets! Once nailing the swing we moved through the other exercises with good form and technique. The group were looking good so I was getting excited about the circuits we'd be doing later on!
After satisfactorily working through the kettlebell exercises we had a quick breather before moving onto the suspension training section. With the TRX set up we got straight into the push, pull, integrated core and leg exercises. In addition I put in a few complexes and circuits. The group were working really well so in the spirit of good training and the need to give these guys a good work out, I introduced them to the 40/40 challenge which finished them off nicely before moving onto boxing.
After making my way up the country the night before, I arrived in Hamilton early on Friday morning to be met with a bit of a problem! Due to all the bad weather the install of the kit hands gone as well as planned and this meant it was up to me to get the TRX frame up and the kettlebells ready for the training. With a spanner in hand and some helping hands from Barry Ross (an old EKI who was there helping out Star Trac) we got the frame up and the kettlebells ready.
The training team were all ready to go so after a quick dynamic warm up we got straight into the kettlebell training. The aim was to get them to understand the progressions and key lifts. So I went through some principles of lifting whilst teaching them how to deadlift and squat. After covering the basics, it was time to get swinging! We looked at the teaching points and benefits of the swing for clients. We also spent some time talking about how beneficial it is for CV training, which was a good opportunity to get the trainers doing some interval swings sets! Once nailing the swing we moved through the other exercises with good form and technique. The group were looking good so I was getting excited about the circuits we'd be doing later on!
After satisfactorily working through the kettlebell exercises we had a quick breather before moving onto the suspension training section. With the TRX set up we got straight into the push, pull, integrated core and leg exercises. In addition I put in a few complexes and circuits. The group were working really well so in the spirit of good training and the need to give these guys a good work out, I introduced them to the 40/40 challenge which finished them off nicely before moving onto boxing.As ever with boxing training it is important to get the technique correct firstly. So we spent some time on shadow boxing and mirror boxing. Once I was happy that the right things were happening we got the gloves and pads on and I took them through the punches and some combinations. They got on really well so we even had them running the pad sessions, allowing the trainers a chance to piece together punches and work on their pad technique.
The final task for the day was to show the group how to integrate all of this equipment together, giving them group and PT options for training. We did some great circuits utilising the TRX and Kettlebells, then the Boxing and TRX. I couldn't believe after such a hard days training the guys were still giving it their all and putting everything into it! It was really great to see and left me feeling very confident that this fitness team would soon be making a big difference to this gym and its members.
The final task for the day was to show the group how to integrate all of this equipment together, giving them group and PT options for training. We did some great circuits utilising the TRX and Kettlebells, then the Boxing and TRX. I couldn't believe after such a hard days training the guys were still giving it their all and putting everything into it! It was really great to see and left me feeling very confident that this fitness team would soon be making a big difference to this gym and its members.Well done to all of the guys that took part in the training, it was a great day and worth the long journey up to Glasgow, especially when you get a group of trainers so keen to learn and train.
For more information on the in house training courses that OLF run please go to www.optimallifefitness.com or contact us on 0208 318 7000 or email info@optimallifefitness.com
For more information on the supply of equipment such as TRX and Boxing equipment contact Escape Fitness www.escapefitness.com
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 20:53
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