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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 […]



Something for the weekend

» by gubernatrix March 28th, 2008 at 10:07 am » Comments (3)

It’s about time I shared some more great links with you, to give you both food for thought and entertainment. Today I’m introducing a new forum, a video series, some great blogs and a fab free training guide. You can always check out my Links page anytime as well.
Funckey forum - This new forum on all things functional […]



Muscle-up and ring training guide

» by gubernatrix March 5th, 2008 at 12:47 am » Comments (10)

The muscle-up is one of the most challenging tests of strength for the amateur trainee. If you’ve mastered dips and pull-ups and you are looking for your next challenge, add the muscle-up to your arsenal.
If you want to learn this difficult move you will need some excellent guidance and Crossfit London’s Ring Training guide by […]



New links page now live

» by gubernatrix January 19th, 2008 at 3:20 am » Comments (0)

I have added an extensive links page to the site, with loads of great material from around the web. All strength topics are covered, from Anatomy to Zercher squats . The material includes individual articles, websites and blogs, videos and e-books.
I will be regularly adding to these links with more resources as I find them.
Just […]



Other strength websites (1)

» by gubernatrix January 12th, 2008 at 4:03 am » Comments (4)

People often go on about how much crap there is on the internet, especially when it comes to strength training. But amongst all the rubbish are some real gems, and I will be highlighting my favourite sites on here from time to time.
To start with, here are five sites you’ll love if you have any […]



Strength training books: 6 of the best

» by gubernatrix December 15th, 2007 at 3:59 pm » Comments (8)

There’s a lot of useful information on the internet, but sometimes it’s hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. If you want to get serious about your strength training, it’s a good idea to get a decent book on the subject. Which to choose though?
Well, like a maitre’d helping you to choose your wine, […]



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  • Kettlebell guide

    Improve your kettlebell skills for only £3.50 with this guide from Crossfit London

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    Get this essential ring training guide for only £3.50 and support this site.

  • Women's Weight training

    Download Gubernatrix's free female-friendly PDF guide to Getting into weight training.

    Learn the basic moves, what weight to aim for and how to create your own programme.

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