A new class started last night in Topsham & it went amazingly well. A vast range of ages, from guys in their twenties to ladies & gents in their sixties. This just goes to prove you're never too young or old for a little resistance based training especially when you'r working your body in a functional manner with good form.
Brilliant to meet some new faces & the effort from all who attended was wonderful.
See you all again next week....if not sooner!!!

Yep, for those of you who want to train with kettlebells but can't make the sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturdays or live outside Exeter & on the other side of the river from Exminster you'll be pleased to know that as from January 2013 a Monday evening class will be starting in Topsham at 19:30 at The Dorothy Holman Youth Centre!!! Adverts can be seen in The Estuary magazine. So feel free to call me on 07889900955 or email me using rjwpersonaltrainer@gmail.com.
I look forwards to spreading the functionally fit in Devon further afield as the year goes by!!!

Well what with the roaring success of kettlebell flow cycles with the MMA fighters, we've introduced them to the regular Exeter Kettlebell Club attendees!!
The feedback last week was very positive so we'll be continuing the theme this evening at Exminsters session at The Westbank Healthy Living Centre at 19:30.
Lets keep pushing the boundaries ladies n gents!!!
See you all later on.

Tuesday evening at Body 2000 saw the first continual Kettlebell flow cycle, combining 6 different exercises involving all 3 planes of motion (i.e. up, down, backwards & forwards, side to side and rotation) into one fluid flow of constant movement.
Focusing both the mind & the body with the dynamic, yet smooth, shift from one movement to another kept the guys and girls on their toes & meant they were pushing their bodies continuously.
As the majority of them are MMA trainees/fighters the eventual aim is to get them working constantly for 5 minutes so it replicates the endurance required for a round of fighting. Times that by 3 & they'll literally be fighting fit for a whole fight!!!
Keep it up people. See you all Saturday morning!!!

Over 2 months into training sessions at Body2000 with some MMA based guys n gals & they are already reaping the benefit of the functional exercises that kettlebell training offers! 
Some of the explosive hip movements & core strength that is brought about by kettlebell training relates to various moves used within MMA fights & the intense cardio workout that kettlebells also offer, help to condition an individuals stamina.
If you then take into account the latest tri-planar exercises, which are not for the feint-hearted, you have a complete package which compliments any MMA specific training or any other sports which require functional movement......yep that's pretty much any and every sport you can think of to be honest.
Keep the effort up people & you'll be increasing those kettlebell weights even more, before you know it!!

It's time for the last 5 essential tips for promoting fat loss & getting us all in trim. Couple this with exercising 3-5 times a week and you'll be on the road to a new you!!
36.    Never eat fructose before workouts because it blunts fat burning and lowers metabolic rate.
37.    Avoid milk before workouts because it is very “insulinotropic,” meaning it causes persistently high insulin levels that make you burn less energy.
38.    Don’t drink caffeine AFTER workouts - It may raise cortisol at the stage where you need to clear it for the best fat-burning and recovery effect.
39.    Eat high-quality protein for breakfast. Avoid cereal and all processed foods.
40.    Eliminate all sugar from your diet. It’s way more trouble than it’s worth if you really want to lose fat.

And why not one more bonus tip which most of us will jump at the chance of doing as it involves your bed...

41.    Make an effort to get enough sleep. An early-to-bed, early-to-rise sleep pattern has been shown to improve body composition. 

Ok people we're down to the last 10.
I'm hoping that these tit-bits of info are helping you all gain some general healthy eating knowledge & aiding those of you who are trying to combat unwanted fat.
Remember please don't forget to contact me with any questions you may have on this subject or if you wish to enquire about any personal training or group training by simply going to my contact page on this website!
31.    Make sure your magnesium level is up to par. Scientists suggest 500 mg of magnesium a day.
32.    Take B vitamins, especially if you eat a high-protein diet or take BCAAs. Because the extra amino acids take away from the pool of available B vitamins needed for detox.
33.    Drink coffee or take caffeine BEFORE workouts to increase fat burning and work capacity— Research shows we will self-select heavier loads if we take caffeine before training.
34.    Drink organic green tea - It helps to elevate fat burning and aids in detoxifying the body.
35.    Limit fructose in the diet because it gets in the way of losing belly fat.