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Testimonial - Personal Training a World Level Martial Arts Judo Player

4/24/2018

 
This young lady is a driven & dedicated athlete & has represented Great Britain at World Level in an Olympic sport & I've had the good fortune to meet & train her over the last 5 years. Kylie says it much better in her own words below:
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Ryan is a fantastic personal trainer, full of fun, encouragement, energy and motivation. I have been training with Ryan twice a week for the past 5 years and I love his sessions they are always interesting and challenging and make me feel like I have had a really good work out.
Being a high level Judoka and representing Great Britain at a number of events including the World Veterans Championships where I came 5th, I use Ryan’s sessions for my Strength and Conditioning work to run alongside my normal Judo training. Ryan knows when to push me and how to push me to help me achieve my goals, but will also take on board my training needs when I have a competition coming up.
Ryan also has a great knowledge on dietary nutrition and has advised me over the years on what to eat and when to eat to ensure that I have the right balanced diet to allow me to maintain my weight and still train 4-5 times a week.
I am really lucky to have found Ryan and I couldn’t have got where I have with Judo in the past 5 years without his help.

Exeter Kettlebell Club - Swing sessions go from strength to strength

6/9/2015

 
After last weeks impressive swing sessions where many of you moved up a weight or two with your kettlebells (some of you making the 20kg now look mighty easy) we're back on with multiple kettlebell movements this week. Looking forward to seeing you all shortly this evening in Exminster; 7:30pm at the Victory Hall.

Exeter Kettlebell Club - New Topsham class proves a roaring success

1/8/2013

 
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!!!

The Exeter Kettlebell Club - New classes starting in Topsham in 2013

11/20/2012

 
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!!!

Fat loss workouts

11/20/2012

 
If you want to get honed & toned then the best way to go about it is to combine the 2 basic training protocols below: 

1) MRT or Metabolic Resistance Training:
Execute timed sets (supersets, tri-sets, circuits) of compound exercises (movements that work multiple muscles at once) which will work your whole body with minimal or no rest between each movement. Bodyweight exercises like press-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, squats, lunges, planks, bridges and rows are ideal for MRT and will assist in building the lean, toned & muscular physique we all strive for (think of a gymnast.) If you want to help build more muscle and can comfortably perform bodyweight based exercises than change the emphasis so it includes external loads; i.e. use kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, and even sandbags for time honoured strength training exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, presses & rows. For optimal results mix up body weight exercises with weight based training (ideally twice a day with a 2 day on 2 day off protocol).

2) HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training: Using one or multiple whole body movements perform them at high intensities for 
an exercise strategy which will alternate periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. Examples of these include kettlebell mother movements, such as the Swing, Snatch, Clean, Lunges, Push Presses, etc... Resistance Band Training, Medicine Ball exercises, Suspension Training & more.

The Exeter Kettlebell Club - Flow cycles for everyone!

10/30/2012

 
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.

Exeter Kettlebell Club - Kettlebell Flows in all 3 planes of motion

10/10/2012

 
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!!!

The Exeter Kettlebell Club opens it arms to regular MMA training sessions:

8/29/2012

 
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!!

40 fat loss tips: 36 to 40

7/21/2012

 
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. 

40 fat loss tips: 31 to 35

7/7/2012

 
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.
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