I really enjoyed my Christmas and New Year break but I love getting back into a routine, not just at work, but also in my training.
At this time of year my thoughts start to turn from heavy weights to total body conditioning and one of the best ways to achieve this type of workout in a short space of time is by using kettle-bells.
After the last video featuring the kettle-bell swing received some good feedback so today I’m going to demonstrate an advancement on this exercise – the kettle-bell snatch.
Again, its a total body conditioner, but this one requires just a little bit more coordination and technical skill, especially in the final part of the movement.
You’ll see what I mean when you view the video.
If you have kettle-bells then why not give it a try this weekend and then let me know how you get on
An exciting announcement
I’ve almost completed my Strength & Conditioning programme for endurance athletes. Its going to be a monthly programme delivered through Training Peaks. Each session will have full detail including instructions for each exercises, videos and full prescription of sets and reps. Everyone will have the same programme but I’ll also give you guidance on how to alter it for your own requirements. Workouts will change throughout the year to reflect the seasonal nature of your sports.
There will be up to 3 weekly sessions and the cost will be £4.99 per month.
Why the low cost?
I agree. £4.99 per month is an absolute bargain, even if I do say so myself. I charge my personal training clients £45 per hour for this type of information. There are 2 reasons
1. I’m absolutely passionate about strength & conditioning for endurance athletes. I wrote my first article for 220 magazine back in 1995 and since then I’ve been promoting it whenever i get the chance. I just want to try and get as many people following a structured programme as possible
2. In 2012 I’m going to try and deliver as much value as possible, to as many athletes as possible. I’ll let you be the judge of whether I succeed. I’ll give you a money back guarantee with the programme. If you are not totally satisfied with either the programme or the results you can have all of your money back… but I ain’t gonna let that happen!!
Why am I doing this
I know from talking to many endurance athletes that they are aware they should be doing some form of strength & conditioning…but they don’t. There are a number of reason for this but the most popular excuses are
Lack of knowledge about what they should be doing
Lack of knowledge and confidence about how to do the exercises
Lack of time in their busy schedules
So, if I provide you with the what, when, how to and how much the only action you have to carry out is to do the actual training.
I’ve got places for only 200 athletes and I’m pretty sure that demand will be quite high so this email is the first opportunity you have to pre register for the programme. All you have to do is email me at the following address simon@thetriathloncoach.com and your place will be guaranteed when I open the programme.
Stay healthy & have fun
