Tuesday SWINGSISTA 09.10.12

Morning my SwingSistas :O)

I hope you are all well, how are you doing today?  What are you doing to move further towards your goals?

As you know I have been training with Kettlebells for sometime, but following a rather bad injury around 8 months ago, I have been working on fixing myself to be able to train again. This combined with many hours of work means that my mojo has been slightly affected over recent months. I feel it is SO important to look after yourself, and teach this to my own clients daily, but have failed to yield my own advice just recently. Therefore, this week, I chose not to teach my 4 bootcamps (that I run) and to have some time with my son in the mornings before he goes to school, and in the evenings - This week I chose to take care of myself..

What do you guys do to take care of yourselves? 

Anyway, here is your Tuesday WOD :)

Complete 3 or 4 rounds of the exercises below x

• Bunny Hops X5 Forward X5 Reverse
• Kettlebell Pull-over (bridge) press x 10
• Military press L+R x 10
• Bulgarian Lunge L+R x 10
• High Pull L+R x 10
• Smashes x 10 (Use a weighted ball if you have one, if not, get some sand in a pillow case, and throw that to the floor) 
• Box Jumps ;) x 5 
• ONE RUN 200m 

My plans for training are now being scheduled into my week more often than I have been, and taking care of oneself needs to be a priority :)


Have a great day x

Charlie 


http://www.cambridgebootcamps.co.uk
http://www.purplefitness.co.uk

Cambridge Personal Trainer

SWINGSISTA WOD 04.10.12

Hey SwingSistas :)

Here is your WOD, again this is another one I have been doing with my Cambridge Boot camper's 

I will adapt it for W.O at home..

Give yourself 20-30 minutes, although if you have less time that is equally fine :o)



Get a pack of cards, and shuffle them.  Put them in a pile near where you are working out - each suit will represent an exercise. Do the number of reps that the card tells you to do, and see how many cards you can work through in the allotted time.


❤    =  Burpee press-up with a forward Jump


♦    =  Straight-Leg Dead-Lift 


♠     =  Kettlebell Swing


♣     =  Kettlebell pull-over press

FACES = 25 Reps

ACE      = 10 x Reps of everything

JOKER  =  Sprint as far as you can


I found this EXCELLENT teaching video for the Kettlebell Swing which helps you with trouble spotting if you feel you are experiencing pain or it just feels 'wrong' ..


I hope you enjoy this as much as we did :O)

Charlie x

SwingSista B'day WOD 21.09.12

Hey hey SwingSistas! Today is our Lizzie's B'day so HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZIE!!!!

In honour of our SwingSista, today's WOD will be a special Take on the Crossfit way of doing things.



21-12-09    Basically you will do 21 reps of each exercise, followed by 12, followed by 9 :)



1. Kettlebell Deadlift

2. OverHead Squats (Use 2 bells if you have them, or 1, but do L+R for reps)

3. Downward Dog Push-up 



To finish off - let's do a 34 SECOND Burpee round just for FUN x 4 :))

hehe x

Have a great day, Charlie xx

SWINGSISTA WOD Tuesday 04.09.12

Hey guys, how are you doing today? It's TUESDAY already, and time flies when you are having fun ;)

Our Kettlebell and Primal Move work-shop with James Breese of kettlebellFever went VERY WELL on Sunday, a HUGE shout out to all the Twitter people who came from all over the UK to attend our day. I couldn't have been prouder of everyone - working out for 4 hours non-stop is pretty tough!! #hardcore..  

Some pics of our work-shop.. SwingSistas + SwingBrothers do their THANG ;)

Everyone LOVED the Primal Move section which was 40 mins of non stop movement, strength, and flexibility. You can see why this is becoming one of the fastest growing fitness movements in the UK.

Anyway, here is your WOD for today..

You will have 5 exercises to complete for 10 mins. Make sure you warm up effectively. 

ON THE MINUTE EVERY MINUTE PLEASE COMPLETE 10 X BURPEES (Your level)

1. 10 x Heavy Kettlebell Swings

2. 10 x Reverse lunges holding KB to your chest.

3. 10 x Plank Builder

4. 10 x Mountain Climber (2 legs = 1 rep - Hands on KB to make it harder)

5. 10 x Jump Lunges

ENJOY, see ya soon 

Charlie x

SATURDAY SWINGSISTA WOD 1.09.12

Good morning to you all! It's going to be a GOOD DAY!! So excited (and a wee bit nervous) for the Kettlebell / Primal Move workshop tomorrow! I am hoping to be qualified in the Primal Move way of life soon too, so this is even more relevant to me than usual..  Here is a video for those of you who don't know what Primal Move is... 

PRIMAL MOVE VIDEO



TODAYS WOD!  (One for your legs and butt!)

AMRAP (As many rounds as possible in 12 minutes) 

1. 10 x Shuttle Runs 10m

2. 10 x Single-leg Dead-Lift L

3. 10 x Single-Leg Dead-Lift R

4. Side lunge rotation to single leg hop L  (weight optional for this one) 

5. Side lunge rotation to single leg hop R 

Have a great weekend guys, see you soon, 


Charlie x

SWINGSISTA WOD THURSDAY 30.08.12

Morning peeps, it's still August but feels more like November here!! I've had to resort to putting the heating on (I know I am a wimp!!)   Welcome back to our Lizzie, who I hope has had a fantastic holiday!! :)

Much news today.. Firstly, Cambridge Bootcamps has been nominated for an award with Velvet Magazine, which is amazing.  IF you have two minutes could you PLEASE vote for us (No's 14+19)

http://www.velvetmag.co.uk/awards2012   It really won't take you very long, and you may win a prize!


Secondly, James Breese and myself are running a Kettlebell and Primal Move work-shop this SUNDAY in CAMBRIDGE (See deets here --> http://www.kettlebellfever.com/primal-move-and-kettlebell-workshop-1.html ) We will be teaching the fundamental Primal Move concepts, and RKC Kettlebell moves.  This is a very exciting event, which I am really looking forward to!


So, for today, your WOD will consist of 2 x 6 minute rounds.. 4 exercises @30secs each with a 10 sec rest. (rest after the first round should you wish)

Set your GYMBOSS timer for 30/10

1. Left forward and reverse lunge (43 secs in - Hold Kettlebell in opposite hand, or both hands if u have 2) 

2. Right forward and reverse lunge (as above)

3. Jump Squat

4. Squat Thrust 

REPEAT 3 X NO REST.


Second part. Have 1 min rest if needed before this set.


1. Triple Jump 

2. Burpee (use kettlebell as optional here)

3. Side Plank Left. Add dip from hip to floor to make this harder. 

4.  Side Plank Right. 

REPEAT X 3 NO REST. 

Have a great day guys, see you soon :O)


Charlie and Lizzie xxx

SWINGSISTA WOD Tuesday 21.08.12

MORNING!! Anyone else getting bitten to DEATH by a new breed of Mosquitos??? What ARE they?? I have spent most of my life being the smug bird who never got bitten!! NOW, I am being eaten alive by things that leave HUGE holes on your body!! And they HURT!! Daggnamit!


Anyhoooo, today's challenge is a Time Trial..

Get your timer, and your favourite Kettlebell.

Time yourself doing 300 x dbl Handed kettlebell swings. Post your time :O)

If you have time go for a power walk, or a 5 k run straight afterwards.

Muchos love,


Charlie x

SATURDAY SWINGSISTA WOD 18.08.12

Happy Saturday peeps, Lizzie is now away on a well deserved break, and it is MEGA hot here already, so I am hoping for a scorchio day! Best get the WOD done early to avoid working out in the heat that is due today :O) Wahoooo!

TIMER -> Set for 30 secs work x 4 30 secs rest.

1. Walking Kettlebell swing forward.

2. Walking kettlebell swing (backwards) 

3. Walk-out to press-up 

4. High-Knees OR Skipping with High Knees.

Repeat 4 or 5 times as time allows.



Have a GREAT w/e.

Charlie x

SATURDAYSWINGSISTA WOD :) 28.07.12

MORRRRNING :O) Happy Saturday to you tweeps, I'm feeling a tad tired this morning as I waited up to see who lit the Olympic Torch last night! How did YOU find the Olympic ceremony?


I am doing the Spartan Race tomorrow in Cambridge with a whole load of Cambridge Bootcamp ladies, so in honour of that, here is your WOD "SPARTAN 300"

COMPLETE THE DESIGNATED NUMBER OF REPS PER EXERCISE AS FAST AS YOU CAN!


50 X Kettlebell Swings
50 x Goblet Squat
50 x Burpee's
50 x Mountain Climbers (option hands on KB)
25 x Snatch L
25 x Snatch R
25 x Coffin Sit-up
25 x Static Inchworm to press-up 


Post your times and let us know how you get on.


Have a great day, C+L xxx

SWINGSISTA WOD Fri 27th July'12

Hellooooooo SwingSistas, sorry for late post, I've been in sunny London with my boy!! We have some exciting news, we launched our new Facebook page yesterday.... Here it is!!

SWINGSISTA ON FACEBOOK      If you get the chance please like us and share our page.. THANK YOU!! 


Today's work-out is bought to you by the letter O for OLYMPICS!!!!!

3 Rounds :--->

1. Inchworm to X-Body Mnt Climber to press-up  10/15 Reps

2. 10 x Clean L

3. 10 x Clean R

4.  Single Leg Dead-Lift L x 10/15

5. Single Leg Dead-Lift x 10/15

6. Front Plank - Option, jump feet from side to side x 20. If no jump, tap each leg out 20 x

If needed rest for 1 minute between rounds :O)

ENJOY!!

Charlie and Liz xxx

SWINGSISTA WOD THURS 28.06.12

Good Morning peeps - It is a beautiful day here in Cambridge, I hope you have some sunshine too 

☀☀☀

We had a request for some 'Core' work today, so here goes..  As you may or may not know, Kettlebell exercises work the core all the time, and it is EXTREMELY important to engage your tummy at all times whilst you use them. Imagine you are being punched in the tummy whilst performing all reps - This will encourage  the stabilizer and deep core muscles to work effectively to keep your joints and spine aligned throughout a kettlebell move   😉




Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:-->


12 x Janda Sit-ups
12 x Low Oblique Plank (Hands on Kettlebell if feeling frisky ;) - 2 legs = 1 rep
12 x Russian Twist (Hit Kettlebell down to L+R for 1 rep)
12 x Pullover to Crunch

Have a lovely day,

Charlie and Liz xxx

SWINGSISTA WED WOD 27.06.12

Morning ladies (and gentlemen if we have any here) Here is your Wed WOD ;)

We will be doing reps today rather than time, post your time by all means, but work on technique rather than speed..

I found this site, which gives you 10 free lessons on how to use Kettlebells safely and effectively, take a look and let us know what you think http://www.kettlebellsystemauniversity.com/public/How-To-Use-Kettlebells.cfm   Facebook page here --> KETTLEBELL SYSTEMA


2-3 ROUNDS OF ->

1. 25 x Kettlebell DBL Swings (as heavy a weight as you have)

2. 3 x Left TGU

3. 3 x Right TGU

4.  5 x Left Windmill

5.  5 x Right Windmill

6. Single or DBL Military Press (If DBL, please do 10, if SGL please do 5 each side)

If you fancy a finisher, please set your timer for 8 rounds of 20/10 and just blast out those Burpees for 8 full rounds ;o)



See ya'll soon !! :o)

Charlie and Liz xxx

SWINGSISTA FRI WOD 22.06.12

Heellloooooooo, it's CRAP weather here in Cambridge!! So probably best to stay indoors for this one :o)

You will do 4 Rounds of the following exercises, taking a 2 minute break after each round

1. 5 Reps of -->  2 squat Jumps, 1 Tuck Jump, to 3 press-ups (That is 1 rep)

2. 25 x Kettlebell Swings (DBL)

3. Bear Crawls - Count 20 reps using your hands (2 hands = 1 rep)

4. 10 x KB Clean L

5. 10 x KB Clean R


After completing 4 Rounds please finish with holding a Front Plank, for as long as possible ;o)


See ya soon,

Charlie and Liz xxx

SwingSista THURS WOD 21.06.12

This is a RAINY SWINGSISTA WOD for you today, I don't know about you but I am saying "Sod you Summer - I'm wearing my flip-flops anyway!!!!"


Set your timer for 4 Rounds of 45 secs work 15 secs rest -->


1. Skipping


2. Reverse Lunge holding Kettlebell of choice.


3. Renegade Rows (Either with 2 Kb's or BW if only 1 kb)


4. Kettlebell Up and Over    (32 seconds into video) 

Here is a picture of the SUNSHINE to cheer you up :o)






Charlie and Liz xxxx

SwingSista WOD for Monday :o)

Morning ladies, we hope you have had an amazing weekend in the sunshine :o) I don't know about Lizzie, but I took the whole of Sunday off to just rest and take it easy. 


Here is your Work-out of the Day (WOD) for Monday ...

OverHead Swing


Turkish Get-Up  I absolutely LOVE this video of Lauren Brooks  TGU'ing a 24kg Kettlebell! She is a complete inspiration to me. She has been trained by the RKC which is my goal for 2013! This year, I hope to be able to pass the Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification which is a one day course, and then get my training sorted to be ready for the 3 day RKC course. 


Kettlebell Manmaker 


Have a great day,


Love, Charlie and Lizzie x

#SaturdaySwingSistas WOD

Morning #swingsista's :o)  New WOD up for you today ~ You will need a timer, a kettlebell and a skipping rope.  Three rounds for time.. Let us know how you get on! Have a great weekend in the sunshine x

Kettlebell Halo   GREAT for working shoulder mobility 


Stiff-leg Dead-Lift   You can use 1 or 2 bells for this exercise 


Figure 8 to Hold  Focus on engaging core muscles and keeping your chest up, squeezing the glutes on the upward phase.


Looking forward to hearing your times :o)




Much Saturday LOVE,




Charlie and Lizzie xxx


#swingsista 

TABATTA WOD 25.05.12

Here is your #wod for Friday the 25th May, ideally this should take you 12 minutes. Set your timer for 8 x rounds of 20 secs work and 10 secs rest. Your option is to rest between each super-set (or NOT :p)

Super Set 1 


Swings (Dbl or Single) 
Mountain Climber    Place both your hands on the Kettlebell as a harder option ;)




Super Set 2


Kettlebell High-Pull


Super-set 3 


Deck Squat 


Janda Sit-up

A word from Charlie !

Well, fellow SwingSista's this is me Charlie Wall. As Lizzie has already said fresh from a Skype call, we have created this blog to make ourselves accountable to each other for our training, and we hope to bring some of you along for the ride.
We 'met' through Twitter (Me @PurpleFitness and Lizzie @LixWallPT) Inspired by Lizzie's humour, honesty, creativity and love for fitness we struck a friendship which I hope will continue .

For those that don't already know me, I run Cambridge Bootcamps and Purple Fitness in Cambridge and specialise in female fitness. My background is in Addictions counselling and Psychiatry, so I bring a whole host of qualifications and experience to this blog. With Lizzie's background in CBT + Psychotherapeutic Counselling, we hope to be a formidable force :-)

Over the last few months, Lizzie has been a huge source of support for me, as I have been through professional trauma's, a chronic illness and loss of training mojo (mainly because of SOB on exerting myself due to illness) and this has led to a lowering of my confidence. I can't speak for Lizzie but she without knowing it has given me a new light to look forward to. I have spent so long being consumed by the negativity of what had happened recently, that I forgot to look forwards and focus on the GOOD THINGS in my life.

So, here we are, forging a new friendship and writing a public blog together :-) We will be writing work-outs for you most days hopefully (WOD's). We both love CrossFit + Kettlebells + Strength Training + Nutrition. We *hope* this brings together those of you who share our love for all those things, as we also hope to continue to grow and learn in this a relatively new profession for both of us.

Here is your WOD for today the 19th May 2012. I am running a 10k around Wimpole tomorrow though so will save this work-out for Monday morning.

Thank you for being my #SwingSista Lizzie, let's hope we find many more on our journey :o)

Charlie x