MMA specific Kettlebell exercise of the week......

This week's Kettlebell Fighter at ZT Fight Skool (Fight Skool) went down a storm!
Amongst the fighters in attendance where Olli Thompson and Kenshiro, both preparing for their bouts at ZT's Fight Night 15, taking place this Friday.



After a dynamic warm up, we started the session with some swings, snatches and clean and presses to get the body flowing.

THE MAIN EVENT
We then unleashed the mother of all kettlebell exercises: the Full Body Defense.

This is one Mike Mahler's favourite MMA specific exercises (Aggressive Strength), which really delivers a punch!

Full Body Defense

An MMA fighter needs to be able to go from the feet to the ground rapidly to avoid takedowns. That is precisely what the "Full Body Defense" will assist you with. The "Full Body Defense" will get you in shape and build incredible muscular endurance when done for high reps. Start the exercise by cleaning two kettlebells to your shoulders. Push your pelvis at the top of the clean so that that you can press your elbows against your stomach and keep the kettlebells tucked in. Take the kettlebells to the floor in the clean position.


Now jump back while still holding onto the kettlebells and arch your back. When executed properly, you will look like you are doing a yoga stretch. Immediately jump back into the clean position, clean the kettlebells, and then proceed with another rep. Again, work on doing three sets of five, two to three times a week. After you have the technique down, work up to three sets of ten.




This exercise is not only for fighters. It will get you in shape and burn calories at an alarming rate! Not only will it make you strong, but will make you lean, flexible and powerful.
Give it a go and let me know how you get on!

Christian
BRIGHTON KETTLEBELLS
christian@cvpt.co.uk

LATEST TRAINING TOOLS REVEALED!

I've just received two of the hottest training tools in the functional training market!

Having partnered up with The Strength Company (website), I'll now be stocking all their products. If there's anything you like the look of, give me a shout.

Firstly we have the Powerwheel an excellent core training tool which has left my abs screaming after a session yesterday!
Power Wheel

Voted "The Best" Core Trainer in the World!

No machine works the abs and back like the Power Wheel." - Matt Furey, Author of Combat Abs

The Lifeline® Power Wheel dynamically improves core strength, power and balance. Designed to fit hands or feet, the Power Wheel forces your core-muscles to adapt and stabilize with each dynamic move for the strongest back and abs ever!

The Lifeline® Power Wheel was determined to be "The Best Core Trainer in the World" by an independent research study done at the University of California Berkeley...read the review

"I can't tell you how valuable a component the Power Wheel has become in our strength program here at The University of Montana. There are so many aspects the Wheel covers in our program (i.e. flexibility, core strength, stability) that all our sports use it in their training regimen throughout the entire year." - Lacey Degnar, Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Montana





Secondly we have the Power Punch. I got this one for use with my boxing and MMA clients, but its a great Cardio workout for any of my clients!

Power Punch

DEVELOP EXPLOSIVE PUNCHING POWER WITH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS!

"I've trained 3 World Champions with the Lifeline Fitness Cables, and the Power Punch is another winner!" -Mackie Shilstone, Fitness Expert

The 5-in-1 Lifeline® Power Punch works by strengthening specific muscle groups like the arms, shoulders and your core. For Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate and Conditioning at the same time, it’s a must for the beginner as well as the serious athlete.

Come and try the Battling Ropes!

This Wednesday, anyone attending the Bodyblast Advanced Kettlebell class will be able to use the latest training tool in fitness...Battling ropes!

These amazing ropes have been voted top cardio exercise by Men's Health in the U.S, a true testament to their effectiveness at torching bodyfat at an alarming rate.

Just 30 seconds on these leave you feeling winded! We'll be experimenting with new drills, implementing them within kettlebell circuits.


Ropes Gone Wild - Just Voted Best New Cardio Tool by Men's Health Magazine from art of strength on Vimeo.

New Year- New You Programme a Success!

After 28 days on the Elimination diet, and intense cardio sessions involving Kettlebells, Battling ropes and Boxercise, the programme has come to an end.

Congratulations to Sophie Fuller for being the biggest loser with an amazing 11lbs lost! That's the equivalent of a 5kg dumbell! The whole group did amazingly well. Everyone stuck to the diet, with only a couple is mishaps at the half way point.

As a believer of walking the walk, I did the entire programme with the group, following the diet to the letter and training every day with Kettlebells, weights and Battling ropes.

This allowed me to sympathise and understand with the group and how they felt. The first week was the hardest, with caffeine withdrawals from hell! Personally I wasn't expecting any weight loss, in fact I gained a kilo in the four weeks, but I am leaner and sharper than ever. My energy levels are through the roof!

I've enjoyed the programme so much, I intend to keep off wheat, caffeine and dairy forever! Alcohol will be very much in moderation, maybe once a month for special occasions.

I'll be rolling out another programme in May in preparation for the Summer months!
Bring it on!

BRIGHTON KETTLEBELLS NEW VIDEO.....

Are you in it? Recognise anyone?

Thanks to Jason Baney (www.videofitness.co.uk)


Brighton Kettlebells Kettlebell Fitness Class in Hove with Christian Vila (ADPF) from Christian Vila on Vimeo.

Classes are now taking place weekly on:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm@ Cheetahs Gym
Wednesdays@ 7pm@ Cheetahs Gym
Thursdays@ 7:30pm@ ZT Fitness
Saturdays@ 12noon@ ZT Fitness

Come and join us! For more info see: www.brightonkettlebells.co.uk

New Year- New You Programme Is a Hit!

Twelve individuals............... are undergoing a major change in their lifestyles and attitude towards food.
Part of the New Year- New You programme involved eliminating all toxins from the diet. This includes:
Caffeine
Alcohol
Sugar
Wheat
Dairy
All processed foods.

12 days in to the programme, this is where the weight loss really starts to happen.
To show my dedication to the programme, I'm doing it with my clients, sharing in the ups and downs of the programme.

To be honest, right now there's a lot more ups than downs. I'm now experiencing:
Better sleep
Waking up early with energy
Sustained energy throughout the day
Clearer skin
Decreased fat percentage.

I can't wait for next week...bring it on baby!

Christian Vila