Resources
Extreme Kettlebells
Whats the Big Deal About Kettlebells?
Kettlebells have taken off in the fitness Industry and there are many good reasons for this. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? We’re here to teach you the benefits of kettlebells, the pro’s and the con’s, the good, the bad and the ugly. To back all of this up we have the research to give kettlebells some real clout!
Tommy Matthews recentely presented a session at the Fitpro Convention 2009. You can now see what he was talking about by downloading the presentation here.
Tommy wrote this session to outline some of the key areas that trainers should consider when using kettlebells. From the key benefits to the major testing he's done so far.
Session Outline:
- The kettlebell and where it’s come from
- Why it’s here to stay
- Are they for everyone?
- The Swing
- The Classic Lifts
o Snatch and the different styles
o Jerk
o Long Cycle
- Alternatives to conventional lifts
- Should we only use kettlebells
- The Odd Lifts
- The research into kettlebells
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Kettlebell Exercises
This is a free resource for anyone to use, it contains some of the kettlebell exercises included in the Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course and many more. Don't worry we'll keep adding to this section to build it up as a great resource which is free for you!
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When you sign up to the Extreme Kettlebell Instructor Course you'll get access to all of our teaching drills, exercise clips and course material.For more information on the course please click here
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Extreme Kettlebell Training Programmes
There are 5 different, varied kettlebell training programmes in this section avaiable for you to download and use in your training.
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Kettlebell Sport Competitions
Kettlebell Sport Competitions
We're passionate about kettlebell lifting and this is where you can find out more about the competitions we hold, the results from competitions and news from the Trojan Kettlebell Lifting Club.
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Olympic Lifting
Olympic Lifting
The Olympic Lifting Resource Section iincludes training programs, templates and training clips all designned to help you develop and improve.
It's also a taster of what you'll learn on the Olympic Lifting Course. Once you've booked the Olympic Lifting Course you'll have access to all of the exercise clips on the online resource centre.
For a full breakdown of the Olympic Lifting Course please click here
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Performance Boxing
Performance Boxing Conditioning Drills
Boxing is one of the toughest sports out there so to be well conditioned for it is crucial. This resource is made up of different conditioning drills which will help improve your strength and condition.
When you sign up to our Performance Boxing Course you can get access to a full program of conditioning drills, technique drills and downloadable boxing sessions/programmes. All designed to improve your boxing skills and help you deliver quality training to your clients.
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The Dynamic Warm Up Manual
The Dynamic Warm Up Manual
Want to Learn More About Dynamic Warm Ups?
After years of people asking us... Where can we get all of your dynamic warm up exercises from? We now have an answer! We’ve built up a huge range of dynamic warm ups over the years and have now put them all into a manual. With 37 Pages and 55 different dynamic warm ups, theory, benefits and much more, this manual has it all! Each exercise has a full description and colour photos taking you from upper body, lower body to total body warm ups. We’ve included example programmes to give you the perfect warm up sequences for your training sessions.
To get your hands on a copy of the ‘Manual for Dynamic Warm Ups’ Purchase it here for only £14.99
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The Manual for Heavy Lifting with Kettlebells
The Manual for Heavy Lifting with Kettlebells
There's more to just lifting a heavy kettlebell than you'd think and I would know, I've done 40 days of it! That's right, in 2009 Lent came around and whilst others were cutting out bread or chocolate I was lifting a 40kg kettlebell for 40 repetitions every single day. Ok so it's not the traditional thing to do for Lent, but ever the man for a challenge this seemed like the perfect way to give my training an extra boost.
About the Manual
Before I plough straight in to what I did and blabber on about the hardships of what I went through, this manual is not really about me, it's about you and getting you lifting heavy kettlebells. Why? Because there are huge benefits to lifting heavy weights and when they come in the form of a kettlebell, it's even better. There are a multitude of aims for this manual and yes I do want to tell you about my experience, because it was fantastic. But I also want to give you the background knowledge to start lifting heavy bells; the do's and don'ts; the how's and why's and when's and when not's.
There are 69 pages of tips, techniques, lifts, training programmes, theory and much more. It's the perfect training manual for anyone looking to start lifting heavy kettlebells.
Manual Facts:
- The Manual includes 38 Different Lifts with colour pictures and technique tips.
- 12 week strength program.
- 1 Super set training session.
- A 40 day lifting challenge session.
- Tips on Nutrition.
- Tips on programme design.
- Tips on recovery.
- My 40 Lifts for Lent Diary and Experiences.
- My top 5 favourite lifts.
- Key Techniques and Principles of Lifting.
- The Benefits of lifting heavy kettlebells.
The Manual is on sale now!
Just download it from this page. Please note we have been experiencing some technical problems for certain customers. If you have any problems purchasing this manual, please call us on 0207 731 3133
You get all of the above for just £14.99
Follow Tommy and his experiences from the '40 Lifts for Lent' Challenge. You won't be disappointed!
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Trojans Lifting Club
Trojans Annual Membership
To become a member of the Trojans Kettlebell Lifting Club you need to subscribe. It's very easy to do and as part of your subscription you'll recieve:
- The Trojans Kettlebell Lifting Manual, including rules, regs, training plans and ranking system
- A Free Trojans Kettlebell Lifting T-Shirt
- Invitations to compete at all Trojans Kettlebell Competitions
- The Chance to become a Trojan Team Member
- The opportunity to run Trojan Kettlebell Lifting Club for yourself
So what's the Trojans all about?
The Trojans are a group of Kettelbell lifters who have come together to train and to improve their techniques, skills and ultimately performance in Kettlebell sport, arguably the toughest sport on the planet.
In myth and antiquity the Trojans were renowned for their strength and resilience. It took all the might of the combined Greek forces in Homers Iliad 9 years to sack Troy. Since this time the Trojans have become a symbol of resilience, determination and strength in the face of adversity.
The Trojan Kettlebell Sport Lifting Clubs aim is to train, learn and compete together, to overcome the metal bells and to thrive against adversity.
Trojan Lifting club happens on Thursday evening at 8pm At:
One Personal Training Studios 8-9 Lovat LaneEC3R 8DWClose to monument tube station As a member you are welcome to come and train at all Trojans lifting sessions, there is £3.00 subs fee for every training session you attend.The fees charged for the Trojan lifting club go towards the running of the club, hire of venues, competition venues and other Trojan Lifting Club expenses . The Trojans has been set up to promote and develop the sport of Kettlebell Lifting and as a member of the Trojans we expect your help in promoting the sport and developing kettlebell lifting.
Join the Trojans Now!
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