Showing posts with label brisbane boxing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brisbane boxing. Show all posts

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Legs Eleven workout....

LEGS ELEVEN WORKOUT

20 minutes of bum burning fun...

400 metre sprint
50 squat thrusts (weight to approximately one fifth of your body weight)
400 metre sprint
50 squat thrusts
400 metre sprint
50 squat thrusts
400 metre sprint 
50 squat thrusts

Can't run?  Stuck at home? Want to mix it up?
 
Substitute the 400 metre running sprint for a 2 minute sprint with these options:
  • water running
  • on a spin bike
  • on a row machine
  • 50 metre pool sprint
  • standing knee-up sprints
  • weighted boxing straights or giant heights


Tell me what you think Saucies.........

Sunday, December 26, 2010

RALPH SHOOT AT SWEAT DEPOT!


The home of Brisbane's most hard core boxing training had a little model action in the weeks before Christmas... boys here's something for you to think about next time you are bench jumping...

Tasha was snapped by Matt Barwick of Sandman Photography.  She is currently developing her Sports Modelling career so we hope she remembers what boxing studio got her all hot and sweaty when she makes it big.  OMG.... I should be writing for a men's magazine....

Monday, October 25, 2010

Characteristics of a GOOD trainer.... sorting through the duds, dudes and "you-do-it's"


What makes a good instructor?

Instructors are like good doctors.  You have to feel comfortable with them and you have to trust that they have the knowledge and experience to know what is good for you.   


But what makes a good instructor or personal coach for you?





  • Someone who walks the walk – do you really want an overweight trainer with liver spots? Alternatively, are you going to take the advice of a trainer that relies on drugs and supplements and has disguised body image issues?
  • The ability to teach you how to train independently, and not to make you dependent on them.
  •  Knowledge about what foods work and what supplements and equipment are marketing gimmicks.
  • Someone who does not tolerate the word “can’t”.
  • Someone who will train with you... not just stand there and yell at you/ read their text messages etc.  They should be experiencing what you are experiencing to keep you safe.
  • A trainer that is experienced enough that they interview YOU before you start training – to see if you suit THEM.  You can then be confident that they know what they are doing.
  • Someone with a little life experience.  This is the number one turnover/ short retention industry for a reason...  Just because someone is athletic doesn't make them a good instructor.
  • Someone who sees your potential and asks you to reach for it. 
  •  The ability to see when you are NOT pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.
  • Conversely, the ability to see when you are overtraining. 
  •  You don’t need to love them, but you do need to trust them.
  • Beware the instructor with re-occurring injuries!!!! I'm not talking about them being superhuman, but I am talking about them having enough knowledge of how to fix imbalances and strengthen weaknesses (or the courage to learn).
  • You should be comfortable enough with them to talk about your bowel movements.  If they don’t ask, I suggest they don’t know much.
  • Someone who turns your weaknesses into strengths.
  • They've got to love what they do.  Let's face it... the general public will buy a bottle of wine, a packet of Mentos and a spray tan before they pay for training session, so (unless they are a Broncos coach) trainers are not doing it for the money.  (Can anyone get me the Broncos or Lions gig????)
  • Someone who is honest enough to ‘sack' you if you aren’t there for the right reasons.
  • Someone who can train you anywhere, anytime, with or without equipment and you will always come away with sweat drenched clothes, burning muscles, but with enough energy to smile... and want more.
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