Hi folks,

I hope your year is going well and you have some exciting strength-related events to watch and take part in as the summer approaches.

New Kettlebell DVD – everything you need to know about kettlebells!
This 2-disc set from London-based trainer Stephen Aish (some of us know him as ‘kettlebell Steve’) is a comprehensive teaching DVD that is perfect for all users, from complete beginner and those who need a skills brush up, to those who are teaching clients or small groups.
Read my review here or go straight to the shop to buy.

Olympic Lifting for Beginners
This DVD from Dan John proved so popular first time round that I have brought in more stock. A fantastic introduction to the olympic lifts, focusing on the snatch, this is a great learning and teaching tool. Shot in a workshop format it features Dan John’s inimitable coaching style and insight into the olympic lifts for old or young, athlete or gym goer.
See more here

Ladies Who Lift weight training course
The Ladies Who Lift course has got off to a flying start and I am already thinking ahead to the next one. Dates to be confirmed, but September is looking likely. If you want to keep in touch with developments, sign up to the Ladies Who Lift information list.

Win strength prizes and support a good cause!
Gubernatrix.co.uk reader Mark is running a charity raffle with loads of strength equipment up for grabs as prizes! He has managed to get together an amazing array of kit including captains of crush grippers, a circus dumbbell, Olympic micro plates, DVDs and loads more. Why not support a good cause and perhaps take home a new toy? The draw takes place on 31 May. See all the prizes and buy raffle tickets here.

And finally, anyone who is heading up to the Bodypower Expo this weekend, do check out the new functional training area hosted by FK.UK and others.

Bye for now,
Gubernatrix