Putthe Kettle On

Personal trainer Simon Coldwell has taken a big step forward in advancing the service Complete Fitness delivers.

Well established in Gibraltar, Simon is now introducing Kettlebell training, a set of tech niques that can complement existing training programmes or be used as a comprehensive individual Kettlebell-specific workout.

A kettlebell is a weight, or bell, which has a large handle reminiscent of those used on oldfashioned kettles. It's an old Russian weighttraining device that is entirely different from traditional weightlifting, revolving as it does around the development of functional or tacti cal strength.

The Kettlebell programme can target the specific needs of each individual and is suitable for anyone who is looking for optimal results in minimal time.Amongst the results and focus of the Kettlebell programme are increased strength, coordination and flexibility (without adding bulk), increased conditioning and stamina, enhanced metabolism with accelerated fat loss, muscle toning and cardiovascular health.

Most Kettlebell exercises are ballistic in nature — this means that the bell is swung rather than simply lifted. As a result,the exercise challenges

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your muscles through a wider range of motion; also, keeping the Kettlebell in constant move ment allows you to achieve almost incredible strength whilst simultaneously developing cardiovascular fitness.

Simon is already finding that the Kettlebell programme is proving popular here, and has been encouraged to refine and advance the tech niques — initially by following a comprehensive training course offered on a home-study basis followed by enrolment on the official Kettlebell Accreditation Course which takes place later this year in Barcelona. The course will be delivered by Steve Cotter, a well-renowned martial artist and strength /conditioning specialist.

Steve has been US National Full Kontact Kuoshu(Kung Fu)Champion twice and has 25 years of internal martial arts training.

He was team captain of the first-ever USA Team to compete in the World Championships of Girevoy Sport(Kettlebells)in Moscow,2005, and has provided combat-oriented strength and conditioning to the US Marines.

He serves as a strength and conditioning consultant to the American National Football League's San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers, and has introduced Kettlebell train ing and hand-to-hand fighting methods for football athletes.

There are other accreditation courses available in the USA and UK for Kettlebell training but this particular course is considered to be excep tional due to Steve Cotter's involvement and will enable Simon to provide excellent training programmes to current and future clients.

What is unique about Kettlebell is it will give you the results you want, no matter what your goals might be. Whether you want to reduce fat and become more lean, increase flexibility or boost your strength, Kettlebell could well be the programme for you.

In short, it is an amazing hand-held gym that will increase your physical fitness — regardless of your starting point.

Complete Fitness is based in a well-equipped modern city-centre personal training studio which is equally popular with men and women. It works on an appointments system,so for fur ther details contact Simon on 200 51113,or 00 34 678857185;or email simon_coldwell@hotmail. com for an initial consultation and evaluation, and your physical well-being will be in higWy qualified and friendly hands.