Tuesday, 16 February 2010
40 Lifts for Lent - Starts Tomorrow! Are You In?
The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Exactly a year ago I decided to challenge myself with a physical and mental battle that took me 40 days complete!
What was it?
40 Lifts for Lent!
40 repetitions with a 40kg kettlebell for 40 days!
This challenge led me to put together 'The Manual for Heavy Lifting with Kettlebells' the most comprehensive guide to lifting heavy kettlebells out there. It's got everything you need to start lifting and will inspire you to press, snatch and pick up heavy kettlebells over and over again!!
I wrote the manual soon after completing the challenge last Easter and guess what people; the time has come round again to challenge yourself to '40 Lifts for Lent'.
I hope you are ready for it and up for the challenge! Don't worry if 40kg is a bit too much, you can do this challenge with any weight of kettlebell, just as long as it's going to push you!
The Manual includes:
· 38 Different Lifts with colour pictures and technique tips
· 12 week strength program
· 1 Super set training session
· A 40 day lifting challenge session
· Tips on Nutrition
· Tips on programme design
· Tips on recovery
· My 40 Lifts for Lent Diary and Experiences
· My top 5 favourite lifts
· Key Techniques and Principles of Lifting
· The Benefits of lifting heavy kettlebells
Don't miss out on this chance challenge yourself!
Get your copy of the '40 Lifts for Lent' – The first and only manual for lifting heavy kettlebells.
"Get ready to start lifting what you once thought was never possible, with great tips and techniques to help you press, pull, and lift more!"
To purchase your copy of the 69 page colour manual click here and download it for only £14.99
That's right only £14.99 for all of this!
This is a special offer for Lent and won't be around for long, soon it will go back to its full price of £22.99
So download it now and start lifting today!!!
Click here to purchase your copy
Or call 0208 318 7000
What was it?
40 Lifts for Lent!
40 repetitions with a 40kg kettlebell for 40 days!
This challenge led me to put together 'The Manual for Heavy Lifting with Kettlebells' the most comprehensive guide to lifting heavy kettlebells out there. It's got everything you need to start lifting and will inspire you to press, snatch and pick up heavy kettlebells over and over again!!
I wrote the manual soon after completing the challenge last Easter and guess what people; the time has come round again to challenge yourself to '40 Lifts for Lent'.
I hope you are ready for it and up for the challenge! Don't worry if 40kg is a bit too much, you can do this challenge with any weight of kettlebell, just as long as it's going to push you!
The Manual includes:
· 38 Different Lifts with colour pictures and technique tips
· 12 week strength program
· 1 Super set training session
· A 40 day lifting challenge session
· Tips on Nutrition
· Tips on programme design
· Tips on recovery
· My 40 Lifts for Lent Diary and Experiences
· My top 5 favourite lifts
· Key Techniques and Principles of Lifting
· The Benefits of lifting heavy kettlebells
Don't miss out on this chance challenge yourself!
Get your copy of the '40 Lifts for Lent' – The first and only manual for lifting heavy kettlebells.
"Get ready to start lifting what you once thought was never possible, with great tips and techniques to help you press, pull, and lift more!"
To purchase your copy of the 69 page colour manual click here and download it for only £14.99
That's right only £14.99 for all of this!
This is a special offer for Lent and won't be around for long, soon it will go back to its full price of £22.99
So download it now and start lifting today!!!
Click here to purchase your copy
Or call 0208 318 7000
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 12:44
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Friday, 12 February 2010
OLF Newsletter - Issue 81
The OLF Training Centre is now fully operational and we're inviting you all down to come and have a play! For more information read below about our Open Days. In this issue we also have an article on Pressing Overhead plus we have more info on our Kettlebell Sport Competition and on the Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan, plus info on all of our upcoming courses.
OLF Training Centre Open Days
Mark the 20th and 27th in your diaries now because we are having Open Days at the OLF Training Centre. Between 12pm and 4pm we'll be having an Open Matt No Gi BJJ session with World NO Gi Champion Dan Strauss, we'll be having Parkour participation sessions, boxing training sessions, kettlebell sport and other training sessions for yout to sample. To find out more and to see a more in depth timetable please visit here.
The Overhead Press
One of the main objectives of the Strongman of old and antiquity was to pick things, heavy things up and put them over their heads! How much you could put over your head was a real test of strength, almost a right of passage of sorts. To find out more about this lift and how to perform it please visit here
Kettlebell Sport Training Camp and Kettlebell Sport Competition
March is an exciting month. We're hosting a Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan and a Kettlebell Sport Competition on the same week. For the Kettlebell Sport Training camp places are filling up so if you're keen please let us know ASAP. For more information on both please visit the Trojans website.
Our first course at the OLF Training Centre
Last weekend we had our first course at our new training venue. We had 28 people on our EKI course and they all got involved and stuck in for the 2 days. To check out the pictures please visit Tommy's review on our blog.
Educational Courses 2010
We’ve finalised all of our course dates for 2010. We have an Olympic Weightlifting for the Fitness Professional Course this weekend which has a few places remaining plus our Performance Boxing Course the week after. If you want to get onto either of these courses please contact the office straight away.
We have put out our timetable and lists for our educational courses in 2010.. If you want to attend any of our courses in 2010 you best get in quick. To check our current courses please visit our online store.
Keep lifting and stay strong,
BJ & Tommy
The Optimal Life Fitness Group
174-176 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green SE13 6QB
London Office: 020 8318 7000 / Fax: 020 8297 8441- info@optimallifefitness.com / http://www.optimallifefitness.com/
OLF Training Centre Open Days
Mark the 20th and 27th in your diaries now because we are having Open Days at the OLF Training Centre. Between 12pm and 4pm we'll be having an Open Matt No Gi BJJ session with World NO Gi Champion Dan Strauss, we'll be having Parkour participation sessions, boxing training sessions, kettlebell sport and other training sessions for yout to sample. To find out more and to see a more in depth timetable please visit here.
The Overhead Press
One of the main objectives of the Strongman of old and antiquity was to pick things, heavy things up and put them over their heads! How much you could put over your head was a real test of strength, almost a right of passage of sorts. To find out more about this lift and how to perform it please visit here
Kettlebell Sport Training Camp and Kettlebell Sport Competition
March is an exciting month. We're hosting a Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan and a Kettlebell Sport Competition on the same week. For the Kettlebell Sport Training camp places are filling up so if you're keen please let us know ASAP. For more information on both please visit the Trojans website.
Our first course at the OLF Training Centre
Last weekend we had our first course at our new training venue. We had 28 people on our EKI course and they all got involved and stuck in for the 2 days. To check out the pictures please visit Tommy's review on our blog.
Educational Courses 2010
We’ve finalised all of our course dates for 2010. We have an Olympic Weightlifting for the Fitness Professional Course this weekend which has a few places remaining plus our Performance Boxing Course the week after. If you want to get onto either of these courses please contact the office straight away.
We have put out our timetable and lists for our educational courses in 2010.. If you want to attend any of our courses in 2010 you best get in quick. To check our current courses please visit our online store.
Keep lifting and stay strong,
BJ & Tommy
The Optimal Life Fitness Group
174-176 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green SE13 6QB
London Office: 020 8318 7000 / Fax: 020 8297 8441- info@optimallifefitness.com / http://www.optimallifefitness.com/
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 09:01
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Thursday, 11 February 2010
OLF Training Centre Open Days
The OLF Training Centre is now fully operational and will be having 2 Open Days on the last 2 Saturdays of February. The Open Days are to showcase some of the clubs and training sessions that will be available to training enthusiasts, athletes and the truly 'hardcore' alike.The OLF Training Centre will be home to the Trojans Lifting Club 
(both Kettlebell Sport and Olympic Weightlifting), Brasilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Boxing, Thai Boxing, Parkour, Cross Training circuits and more. If you are interested in taking your training to the next level or if you just want to take a look at our new facility then you really need to check out the timetables below and make your way to the OLF Training Centre on the 20th and 27th of February between 12 and 4pm. If you are coming you must RSVP and let us know in advance.
(both Kettlebell Sport and Olympic Weightlifting), Brasilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Boxing, Thai Boxing, Parkour, Cross Training circuits and more. If you are interested in taking your training to the next level or if you just want to take a look at our new facility then you really need to check out the timetables below and make your way to the OLF Training Centre on the 20th and 27th of February between 12 and 4pm. If you are coming you must RSVP and let us know in advance. Saturday 20th February
No Gi- Open Matt
Submission Wrestling Sessions
Parkour particiaption class
Combat Conditioning Session
Boxing Training Session
Thai Boxing Training Session
Saturday 27th February
Kettlebell Sport Demonstration
Combat Conditioning Session
Boxing Training Session
Thai Boxing Session
Circuit Training Sessions
See you next Saturday!!!!
The OLF Training Centre
174-176 Hither Green Lane
Hither Green
SE13 6QB
020 8318 7000
posted by bj rule @ 15:21
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Monday, 8 February 2010
Special Offer on the Advanced Performance Boxing Course
For this week only, OLF are offering all Performance Boxing Instructors 25% off the Advanced Performance Boxing Course.
Only £145.40 inc VAT
You Save £48 !!!
This is the UK's most advanced boxing course for fitness professionals and this time it will be held at the brand new OLF Training Centre in London.
What you will learn:
- Advanced punching techniques
- Specific Boxing Warm ups
- Refining Technique and Adding power
- Foot work and movement
- Defence and Counter attack Combinations
- Bag Work - Heavy bags, floor to ceiling, maize and combination bags
- Boxing Conditioning drills and circuits
- Boxings Greatest Workouts
Come and train at the UK's first dedicated CPD Training Centre and get the OLF Experience!!
To book the course please call 0208 318 7000 or click this link
This offer MUST end this Friday!
Only £145.40 inc VAT
You Save £48 !!!
This is the UK's most advanced boxing course for fitness professionals and this time it will be held at the brand new OLF Training Centre in London.
What you will learn:
- Advanced punching techniques
- Specific Boxing Warm ups
- Refining Technique and Adding power
- Foot work and movement
- Defence and Counter attack Combinations
- Bag Work - Heavy bags, floor to ceiling, maize and combination bags
- Boxing Conditioning drills and circuits
- Boxings Greatest Workouts
Come and train at the UK's first dedicated CPD Training Centre and get the OLF Experience!!
To book the course please call 0208 318 7000 or click this link
This offer MUST end this Friday!
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 11:41
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OLF Newsletter - Issue 80
Welcome to February! In this weeks newsletter we have an article and clip on Dipping on Rings, this quarters Lift of the Quarter: the Left Hand Snatch, a review of our first ever EKI in the OLF Training Centre, an update on the Kettlebell Sport Competition and on the Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan, plus info on all of our upcoming courses.
Dipping on Rings
Dipping on rings is a brilliant upper body exercise. To find out more about why you should incorporate dips on rings in your programme please visit here.
Lift of the Quarter: The Left Hand Snatch
Are yours and your clients training sessions in need of a bit of a spruce up? The Lift of the quarter may just be the thing to do it. Every quarter there’s a different lift put forward. This quarter it’s the Left Hand Snatch. To find out more about the lift and to see how you can enter an international competition check out this link.
Kettlebell Sport Training Camp and Kettlebell Sport Competition
March is an exciting month. We’re hosting a Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan and a Kettlebell Sport Competition on the same week. For the Kettlebell Sport Training camp places are filling up so if you’re keen please let us know ASAP. For more information on both please visit the Trojans website.
Our first course at the OLF Training Centre
Last weekend we had our first course at our new training venue. We had 28 people on our EKI course and they all got involved and stuck in for the 2 days. To check out the pictures please visit Tommy's review on our blog.
Educational Courses 2010
We’ve finalised all of our course dates for 2010. We have an Olympic Weightlifting for the Fitness Professional Course this weekend which has a few places remaining plus our Performance Boxing Course the week after. If you want to get onto either of these courses please contact the office straight away.
We have put out our timetable and lists for our educational courses in 2010.. If you want to attend any of our courses in 2010 you best get in quick. To check our current courses please visit our online store.
Keep lifting and stay strong,
BJ & Tommy
Dipping on Rings
Dipping on rings is a brilliant upper body exercise. To find out more about why you should incorporate dips on rings in your programme please visit here.
Lift of the Quarter: The Left Hand Snatch
Are yours and your clients training sessions in need of a bit of a spruce up? The Lift of the quarter may just be the thing to do it. Every quarter there’s a different lift put forward. This quarter it’s the Left Hand Snatch. To find out more about the lift and to see how you can enter an international competition check out this link.
Kettlebell Sport Training Camp and Kettlebell Sport Competition
March is an exciting month. We’re hosting a Kettlebell Sport Training Camp with Gregor Sobocan and a Kettlebell Sport Competition on the same week. For the Kettlebell Sport Training camp places are filling up so if you’re keen please let us know ASAP. For more information on both please visit the Trojans website.
Our first course at the OLF Training Centre
Last weekend we had our first course at our new training venue. We had 28 people on our EKI course and they all got involved and stuck in for the 2 days. To check out the pictures please visit Tommy's review on our blog.
Educational Courses 2010
We’ve finalised all of our course dates for 2010. We have an Olympic Weightlifting for the Fitness Professional Course this weekend which has a few places remaining plus our Performance Boxing Course the week after. If you want to get onto either of these courses please contact the office straight away.
We have put out our timetable and lists for our educational courses in 2010.. If you want to attend any of our courses in 2010 you best get in quick. To check our current courses please visit our online store.
Keep lifting and stay strong,
BJ & Tommy
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 09:41
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Thursday, 4 February 2010
The First EKI in the New OLF Training Centre
Last weekend was a big weekend for OLF. After working tirelessly for weeks to get the new OLF Training Centre ready, we finally opened the doors to customers on Saturday. It's been a long term goal of both BJ's and mine to have a training centre where we can run our courses, host competitions and training clubs. The realisation of that goal has only really just started to set in after a great weekend with our first Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course of 2010. With 30 people coming on the course we welcomed Judit Rago, a top kettlebell sport lifter and Trojan lifting club member to the team. 
In addition, Andy Marshall was also there to form an exceptional team of 4 instructors ready to put these budding lifters through their paces.
As we opened up on a cold, frosty Saturday morning, we set about getting the centre ready for its first guests who would be soon joining us from near and far. With the heaters on and the hot water urn rumbling away, the trainers started to arrive with trepidation and excitement. After navigating your way to the OLF Training Centre, it's always a surprise and somewhat of a shock when you open your eyes to what you have just walked in on!
As the numbers grew and the atmosphere built, it was time to start the first EKI of 2010. Gathering round, we did are usual introductions and welcomes before cracking on with the mornings theory. As I sat back and took a few photos of the group it was a pretty cool site to see so many trainers in our own training space! As the day progressed it just got better. We worked long and hard on all of the lifts, taking us right through to 5pm. Having Andy and Judit there as well made it very easy for everyone to get a lot of one to one attention. Day 1 tends to be a very challenging day for the trainers as we deliver so much information in such a small time. By the end of the day it was clear to see most of the group were mentally and physically knackered. Now BJ and I on the other hand, although completely shattered after the build up to this course were buzzing! It was a great moment for us, seeing all of this hard work come together. Seeing 30 PT's swinging bells and learning from us was a great feeling and we can’t wait for the next course.
Our aim to treat every course we run like an event is coming together nicely now that we have our own place. We had our shop open all weekend, selling products and courses. We ran boxing; Olympic Weightlifting and kettlebell sport demos. All in all, and we’ll be forever improving this, we aim to make every course a real experience for trainers. It's a chance for trainers to come and learn, be inspired and go away and better their business.
As day 1 drew to a close we disappeared home for a quiet night and a chance to catch up on some missed sleep, in the hope that we'd be feeling fresh for Sunday morning. Now it's kind of hard not to feel fresh when you walk into the training centre. Firstly, because it was slightly cold and secondly, there is nothing better than the feeling you get walking into this place. I think everyone on the course would agree it just makes you want to train!
So day 2 kicked off nicely with some demos and then the assessments. Once we'd got through the assessments and everyone was suitably warmed up we did a full run through of all of day one's lifts. Just to hammer home those teaching points. The afternoon was gearing up to be quite a big one with Andy planning his beasting session to finish off the trainers and send them home with a sweat on. Both BJ and I were slightly worried at this point, Andy had a spark in his eye which we could tell meant he was going to work them hard! That he did, with a killer 5 set conditioning circuit that he uses with his MMA athletes.
In addition, Andy Marshall was also there to form an exceptional team of 4 instructors ready to put these budding lifters through their paces.
As we opened up on a cold, frosty Saturday morning, we set about getting the centre ready for its first guests who would be soon joining us from near and far. With the heaters on and the hot water urn rumbling away, the trainers started to arrive with trepidation and excitement. After navigating your way to the OLF Training Centre, it's always a surprise and somewhat of a shock when you open your eyes to what you have just walked in on!
As the numbers grew and the atmosphere built, it was time to start the first EKI of 2010. Gathering round, we did are usual introductions and welcomes before cracking on with the mornings theory. As I sat back and took a few photos of the group it was a pretty cool site to see so many trainers in our own training space! As the day progressed it just got better. We worked long and hard on all of the lifts, taking us right through to 5pm. Having Andy and Judit there as well made it very easy for everyone to get a lot of one to one attention. Day 1 tends to be a very challenging day for the trainers as we deliver so much information in such a small time. By the end of the day it was clear to see most of the group were mentally and physically knackered. Now BJ and I on the other hand, although completely shattered after the build up to this course were buzzing! It was a great moment for us, seeing all of this hard work come together. Seeing 30 PT's swinging bells and learning from us was a great feeling and we can’t wait for the next course.
Our aim to treat every course we run like an event is coming together nicely now that we have our own place. We had our shop open all weekend, selling products and courses. We ran boxing; Olympic Weightlifting and kettlebell sport demos. All in all, and we’ll be forever improving this, we aim to make every course a real experience for trainers. It's a chance for trainers to come and learn, be inspired and go away and better their business. As day 1 drew to a close we disappeared home for a quiet night and a chance to catch up on some missed sleep, in the hope that we'd be feeling fresh for Sunday morning. Now it's kind of hard not to feel fresh when you walk into the training centre. Firstly, because it was slightly cold and secondly, there is nothing better than the feeling you get walking into this place. I think everyone on the course would agree it just makes you want to train!
So day 2 kicked off nicely with some demos and then the assessments. Once we'd got through the assessments and everyone was suitably warmed up we did a full run through of all of day one's lifts. Just to hammer home those teaching points. The afternoon was gearing up to be quite a big one with Andy planning his beasting session to finish off the trainers and send them home with a sweat on. Both BJ and I were slightly worried at this point, Andy had a spark in his eye which we could tell meant he was going to work them hard! That he did, with a killer 5 set conditioning circuit that he uses with his MMA athletes. After the trainers had recovered and we'd given them a few demos, we said our goodbyes and the OLF Training Centre had officially had its first course.
Thank you to all of the trainers that came on the course, thank you to all those who help in getting the OLF Training Centre up and running, a special thank you to Steve and Ritchie from Escape for doing the flooring. Finally, we look forward to seeing all of you down here at some point to the home of continuing professional development!
For information on all 2010 courses go to http://www.optimallifefitness.com/
posted by Tommy Matthews @ 14:32
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