Archive for the ‘Training Articles’ Category
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The One80 ELITE Challenge – Workout 1.3 Results
Monday, April 30th, 2012
This challenge has really made the competition a close one, with 3 Men sharing top spot! It just highlights how all aspects of fitness will be tested over the course of the competition, so all athletes will have to be on their game every week! To recap, WORKOUT 1.3 was a THRUSTER & BURPEE ladder [...]
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If I was to do one exercise… what would it be?
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
The ‘Deadlift’ – by Chris Seymour To some this may sound like an Eskom related problem, or an everyday occurrence in your unmaintained work building. Others may envisage a scene from ‘Saving Private Ryan!’ This article will serve to educate exactly what a DEADLIFT is and why we consider it to be one if not [...]
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Thin by Thirty
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Thin by Thirty So I’m sure a few of you have been intrigued by the hash tags #thinby30 or #road2elite. This blog serves to clear up any confusion and to shed some first-hand feedback of the ‘journey’ thus far. I have always backed my ability to transform and bring out peoples innate abilities, but would [...]
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Keep it Functional
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Keep it Functional – by Richard-Dean Sumares It seems to be a very misunderstood fact that the body actually utilizes a series of connective tissues to perform everyday physical duties. Again I note the words, series and connective. The body isn’t designed to perform isolated exercise. Isolation of particular muscle groups is a fantastic way [...]
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6 Reasons why Kettlebell Training is ELITE
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
A brief History of Kettlebells There are various arguments that have arisen over the origin of the Kettlebell, with both the Scots and the Russians making a vocal claim to developing them. The most plausible reason for their existence is that they were used as counter weights to measure grain and other foods in the [...]
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The Advantages of a Corporate Fitness Program
Monday, April 4th, 2011
The Advantages of a Corporate Fitness Program – by Chris Seymour This is a topic so widely covered and documented in the US, but so poorly covered in South Africa. Perhaps it is because we are inherently more active than the general American population. Irrespective to this, there are millions of RANDS lost annually due [...]
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GLOBAL RUN/WALK – “Understand Diabetes to make a Difference”
Monday, February 14th, 2011
On the 6th of November, One80 took part in the GLOBAL RUN/WALK to create awareness for diabetes and the importance of exercise to control the disease. With local celebrities such as Liezl van der Westhuizen and 2oceansvibe DJ, Socrates Georgiades aka DJ Sox on the scene showing their support, the event proved to be a great [...]
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4 STEPS to becomming ELITE in 2011
Monday, January 17th, 2011
4 STEPS to becomming ELITE in 2011 – by Chris Seymour So… 2010 is a distant memory, but not the Christmas Turkey and Gammon! Why, because it has added an inch of ‘reminder’ to your waist line! Is 2011 the year you are going to make the changes that will have a positive effect on [...]
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Victoria Sheppard – Ironman 70.3 World Champs 2010
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
In my 11 years as a Personal Trainer few people have made as much of an impact on me as, Victoria. I have managed to change the lives of so many, but seldom is the favour returned! A lady who a few years ago used to hack her way through an Argus Cycle tour and [...]
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SOX vs HARDIMAN – MONTH 2 RESULTS
Friday, November 12th, 2010
SOX vs HARDIMAN – MONTH 2 RESULTS – by Chris Seymour After achieving a successful series of results in MONTH 1, the DJ’s have been hard at work to try and out do each other and to get into ELITE shape for the SUMMER SEASON! In Richard Hardiman’s defence, he did welcome the birth of his [...]
