Kettlebell High Pull Video... Watch this video for demonstration of a high pull by World Champion kettlebell lifter Vasily Ginko. This video was shot by Emily at the International Kettlebell Sports Association (IKSA) event, 2009. Kettlebells can range in weight from around 1 kilogram up to 45 kilograms.

Kettlebell jumping – Palm to Fingers Video... How do you jump a Kettlebell from palm to fingers in a snatch? Watch this video of Vasily Ginko, World Kettlebell Champion, for some pointers. This video was shot by Emily at the International Kettlebell Sports Association (IKSA) event, 2009. Kettlebells are traditional Russian cast iron weights that look somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. Kettlebells can replace a traditional strength training regime as they focus...

Vasily Ginko Kettle Bell Course 2009... I would like thank everyone who attended the Vasily Ginko Kettle Bell course Level 1 and Level 2. I for one was very impressed with the work load that Vasily put into the 3 days, the guy did not stop demonstrating new and exciting lifts, co-ordination drills and power juggling he certainly put his stamp on Australia and I can safely say this Kettle Bell course blows all others out of the water!! I can also confirm that...

Vasily Ginko Kettle Bell Course Gallery... Lavanda Elite brought the World Champion in Kettle Bell lifting, Vasily Ginko, to Australia for the Level 1 and Level 2 International Kettlebell Sports Association certification course, 2009. Vasily didn’t stop all day – demonstrations of new lifts, coordination drills and his amazing power juggling prove why this guy is ranked number 1 in the world. Check out the pictures taken on the day. To view an image...

HEEL-STRIKING IS THE WORST WAY TO RUN... HEEL-STRIKING IS THE WORST WAY TO RUN Heel striking is wrong and is not good for you no matter how you twist it. Plus there is no scientific research to back it up. Just because some elite runners are heel strikers doesn’t mean anything. They are human just like you and nobody taught them any better. Have you thought about how many world records could’ve been shattered, if heel striking wasn’t an issue?...

TRX... The TRX® Suspension Trainer® is the original bodyweight-based portable training tool that builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability for people of all fitness levels. LaVanda Elite trainers are fully certified TRX trainers offering a variety of TRX total body workouts. For a complete view of various exercises click here. TRX Training Techniques

Is This You?... Is personal training for you? Evaluate yourself on the points below: • not getting results? • lack motivation? • been injured or ill? • feel uncomfortable in the gym? • do you feel stressed? • enjoy company in the gym? • unsure how to use the equipment? • want to lose weight? • want to get fitter? • want to improve confidence? • want to improve flexibility and suppleness? • want to build some...

Weight training... 10 Reasons Why We Should Do Weight Training REDUCE BODY FAT: Adults who replace muscle tissue through weight training use more calories all day long therefore reducing the likelihood of fat accumulation. SPEED UP DIGESTION TIME: Weight training can increase digestion time. Delayed digestion has been related to an increased risk of colon cancer PREVENT MUSCLE LOSS: As we age we can lose approx .25 kg ...

Check IN. Work OUT.... Many leisure and business travellers make an effort to exercise while travelling and are eager to fit in a workout. In fact, guests are treating fitness programs as basic amenities these days. Having a workout facility in the hotel is one of those expected services, just like dry cleaning or room service. Hotels interested in pursuing the idea of on-site personal fitness programs often do not know where to start. What...

Short bursts of exercise is best... Short bursts of exercise tell your body that storing energy as fat is inefficient, since you never exercise long enough to utilise the fat during each session. Carbohydrates, which are stored in muscle rather than fat, burn energy at high rates. Exercising for short periods will use these carbs and burn much more fat after exercising while you replenish the carbs. Short interval exercise maximises fat ‘after burn’. Researchers...