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Understanding Insulin

Josh Schouten | 19-04-2017
We say insulin and people think: diabetes. And yes, it’s true that insulin is very important to diabetics because their pancreas no longer makes enough of it (and so they must inject it) but in fact, anybody interested in looking good, feeling good and living longer (and more fully) should educate themselves about how insulin functions in the body. For... [Read more]

GYMNASTICS TRAINING – WHY SHOULD YOU DO IT?

Josh Schouten | 04-04-2017
Back in my twenties, I took part in marathons and triathlons, thinking, like lots of others I know, that it was good for me. But slowly the injuries came, the adrenal fatigue set in, the digestive issues impacted my health, and I began to question the kind of impact my training was having on my body and my hormones. As... [Read more]

Gymnastics: Bent Arm Strength (muscle up prep) & Handstands Phase 5

Josh Schouten | 29-03-2017
Who wants a muscle-up?  The muscle-up is a great exercise to build upper body pulling and pushing strength, they are a compound exercise that trains a huge number of muscles, and they look dope!   They also require a significant amount of pulling strength, push strength, shoulder mobility, and shoulder stability.  Those who value their shoulders will take the time... [Read more]

The Fastest Way to Get Better At CrossFit – PART 2

Josh Schouten | 16-03-2017
If you are going to play at CrossFit, you better be willing to learn to move efficiently. In part 1 of the fastest way to get better at CrossFit, we discussed the importance of movement quality and how it dictates performance. This week this we continue to talk about performance and take a look at another significant element, strength. “My goal is not to... [Read more]

StreTch’s Bullet February

Josh Schouten | 03-03-2017
Hi all,    I’ve stolen this little idea from Tim Ferris and thought that it would be a great way to share some of the things I’m researching and experiment within 2017. I enjoy learning, reading, training, feeling stronger, moving well, eating healthy, and feeling great.  I also enjoy helping others do the same.  The idea behind these blog posts it to share... [Read more]

Heavy Metcon 11/01/2017

Geoff Stewart | 10-01-2017
Warm up to a good weight on the lifts below   EMOM – go heavy for 42mins= 7 rounds Deadlifts 5 @ 140% BW Dips 5 @ BW+ Bike 30sec Back squats 5 @ BW Pull ups (strict) 5 @ BW+ Rower 30sec

Heavy Metcon 21/12/2016

Geoff Stewart | 20-12-2016
Warm up for the workout   On your own get yourselves a barbell and warm up for a 75% clean and press   EMOM 0-5. 3x Clean press 5-10. “Cindy” 10-15. 3x Clean press 15-20. alt bike / rower 25-30. 3x Clean press 35-40. “Cindy”   “Cindy” 5x Pull ups 10x press ups 15x air squats     Good luck... [Read more]