Personal Training  |  Kettlebells  |  Animal Flow

Personal Training

My training plans are highly personalised, and I work with people of all ages and abilities – from athletes to people who have never strength trained before.

My core beliefs are:

• Little and often has powerful cumulative results – so we need to train consistently and regularly.
• Regular strength and mobility training are essential for longevity and to future proof your body.
• But to stay motivated, you need to enjoy it – so it must be a type of training that can fit into your lifestyle.

My methodology:

I coach using whole-body, aligned movement patterns. This combination rapidly improves strength, mobility and overall fitness.

• Depending on your level I will start by teaching you basic functional movements then slowly add weight.
• I coach with a strong connection to the ground – starting with hands and feet, allowing you to feel how these connect to the rest of your body.
• I use mostly compound movements: simultaneously targeting various muscle groups, while mobilising through the full possible range of movement (far more effective than ‘arm’ or ‘leg day’ at the gym).
• No squeezing or bracing: but rather reflexive strength, which teaches muscles to just work naturally as they need to.
• Because of my extensive, anatomically-based skill set I home in on form – so you avoid injury.

Modalities:

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist” Picasso

I have many years of experience teaching Kettlebells, Animal Flow® and other types of ‘unconventional’ training.

I combine these as ‘Flow’, which is at the heart of my coaching.

• A combination of modalities (eg kettlebells and Animal Flow®)
• Movement sequences can be weighted or unweighted
• Promotes fluidity of movement which translates to the whole of your life
• Is a brain-body workout
• Is fun and expressive – you’ll forget you are working out
• And is a mindful, meditative practice
• Every day you can adapt it to suit your mood and goals

Unconventional training

Encompasses all sorts of different tools and movements that you wouldn’t see in a typical gym.

• You can think of it as a training for life, because it helps you develop functional strength to do the kind of movements you do in real life: every day activities like lifting a heavy suitcase, twisting, darting to the side, lifting objects at an angle, gripping heavy bags, and so on.
• Combines strength, power, mobility, coordination and stability into a single exercise.
• Because you hit many areas at once it’s brilliant for short, sharp workouts (no need for a long drawn out session).
• Since you first learn and then perform a skill, it’s like learning a new language each time – which is much more motivating and exciting.

Kettlebells

Kettlebells are incredibly effective and versatile tools that engage the entire body across all planes of movement. They very quickly improve cardio, mobility, strength and power, as well as grip strength.

Kettlebell flow emphasises smooth, fluid movement while improving endurance. It also couples beautifully with bodyweight training methods such as Animal Flow®.

Animal Flow

Animal Flow® is a no-equipment program, performed on the floor, using all four limbs, to create fluid and challenging movement sequences. It seamlessly blends elements from Yoga, gymnastics and dance to create the ultimate all-encompassing workout.

This flowing practice enhances strength, mobility, balance, coordination and endurance. Most importantly, it engages your mind to keep you active and alert.

Since the moves can be modified, it works for nearly everyone, and the health benefits are huge.

Once you’ve tried it, you’ll be hooked!

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