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Kettlebell training guide

» by gubernatrix April 19th, 2008 at 4:14 pm » Comments (12)

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 gubernatrix.co.uk you will also be supporting this site and helping me to continue to […]



Your thoughts: Supplements?

» by gubernatrix April 17th, 2008 at 2:25 pm » Comments (26)

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 have been unconvinced of the need for supplements for myself.  I reckon I eat a pretty healthy, balanced […]



Zone Diet: episode 1

» by gubernatrix April 14th, 2008 at 9:25 am » Comments (13)

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 Crossfit recommendation to “eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some […]



Improve your running mile

» by gubernatrix April 6th, 2008 at 11:56 am » Comments (9)

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 in many sports, outdoor pursuits and other fun stuff.
The distances don’t […]



Could this be the key to awesome fitness?

» by gubernatrix April 1st, 2008 at 11:07 pm » Comments (3)

The video below has been brought to my attention and I wanted to share it with you! There’s a really important message here, but it’s best if you see it for yourself…
Rebuilding Aimee



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