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All-round strength training

All-round strength training

http://www.gubernatrix.co.uk

A blog about strength training for men and women. All types of strength - maximal, explosive, bodyweight etc. How to perform exercises, how to maximise your training or try something new, debunking myths about women's weight training and introducing new ideas and techniques in the strength training world.

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  • Sporting strength

    Posted on Saturday August 16th, 2008 at 15:41 in

    I have been away from this blog for a while, spending much of my time rock climbing, surfing, hiking, cycling and generally enjoying the great outdoors down here in beautiful Cornwall. One thing my recent sporting activity has brought home to me is t...

  • Kettlebell training guide

    Posted on Saturday April 19th, 2008 at 11:14 in , conditioning and cardio, crossfit, exercise how-tos, free weights, getting started, kettlebells, Technique

    Following on from Crossfit London’s excellent Ring Training guide, they have now published a Kettlebell Training guide, which I am stocking. Like the Ring Training guide, this Kettlebell Training guide is a snip at only £3.50 and if you buy it via...

  • Your thoughts: Supplements?

    Posted on Thursday April 17th, 2008 at 09:25 in , hot topics

    I’m interested in your thoughts about supplementation. I am talking about all the different types of supplements: vitamins, minerals, fish oil, creatine, stimulants, protein, recovery drinks and so on. I have rarely used them up till now as I haveÂ...

  • Zone Diet: episode 1

    Posted on Monday April 14th, 2008 at 04:25 in , diet, my training

    Photo credit: Karimian I have recently started the Zone Diet and I thought it would be useful to post my experiences up here every so often. I found out about the Zone Diet through Crossfit; it is their prescribed diet as it is consistent with the Cr...

  • Improve your running mile

    Posted on Sunday April 6th, 2008 at 06:56 in , Technique

    Photo by latvian Being able to run fast and strong is a pretty useful skill. Although it is trendy in some strength training circles to bash running and other cardio exercise, the fact remains that it is useful – even necessary – for taking part ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 9.33 out of a possible 10 based on 3 comments.

nextgiant

John

Sally - I really like your blog, some very good fitness information from what I can see. I like your tips on the "push press" and "overhead squat". The overhead squat is a very challenging exercise, that many people could benefit from. I will be back again, thanks for joining the fitness group.

John

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lizh

lizh

Great informative blog! Will definitely return!

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jonbey

jonbey

Great site - simple but effective.

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