Archive for June, 2010
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Post 1/2: The Human Turkish Getup
Monday, June 28th, 2010
Turkish Get Up Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced (in this case Highly Advanced) Muscle Groups: Total Body Modality: Strength Stability Equipment: Kettlebell (KB) in this case a Human Benefits: Neuro-motor development Dynamic hip, trunk and shoulder stability Strength, coordination, focus, dynamic flexibility and balance Pre-Requisites: Preparation: Begin from a supine position, maintain the KB arm [...]
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Post 3/3: “We don’t use machines, we create them!”
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
This post is a continuation of post 1 and post 2 and will help further illustrate the importance of functional training, and how its value far exceeds that of bodybuilding (isolation) training. Furthermore (continuation from post 2), the torso (core) musculature not only provides the initiation of stabilisation for the extremities, but serve to transfer [...]
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Post 2/3: “We don’t use machines, we create them!”
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
In post 1 I touched on the difference between training with machines and functional training. This post will help further clarify what I discussed in the first post. True strength IS NOT defined by how much you lift on a machine! This may upset the BODYBUILDER minded people of the world, but there is a VERY [...]
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Post 1/3: “We don’t use machines, we create them!”
Monday, June 21st, 2010
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS MEANT BY THE TERM, “WE DON”T USE MACHINES, WE CREATE THEM!” Application of Functional Strength To develop true functional strength with a high level of carryover to work, sport or play, utilisation of the following principles is essential: Static Stability Dynamic Stability This can be achieved through optimal selection of exercises. [...]
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An Introduction to Kettlebell Training
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
An Introduction to Kettlebell Training The latest exercise buzz-word on everyone’s lips is undoubtedly Kettlebell training, so we sent our Cape Town correspondent to interview Chris Seymour from One80 Personal Trainers for more information on this exceptional training technique. What is a kettlebell? The Kettlebell is a cannonball with a flat bottom and a handle [...]
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one80 in Shape Magazine
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Shape Magazine
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one80 Saturday Sessions
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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one80 in Status Fitness
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
