Curtis Hunter Personal Training

22/02/2016

Some BIG new coming up soon!!

Excited is an understatement and really looking forwrad to making 2016 a year to remember!!!

Like in a previous post I mentioned how important goals are and this announcement is sure to smash one of those goals I set myself a number of months ago!!!

Curtis Hunter PT

17/02/2016

*************GOAL SETTING*************

What is goal setting??

Every person should set themselves goals whatever they do in life. It is essential for people interested fitness to set goals, whether it is losing weight, chasing a pb, or even training to do a marathon.

Whatever the goal is it should have a short term, medium term and then finally the desired goal and each stage should also have a time frame in which to be achieved.

The 5 main parts to remember when looking to set goals is are they Specific, Measurable, Attainable (Achievable), Realistic and finally the time frame in which to achieve the goals!!

I set goals regulary and lately they have changed for the better but finally goals can be personal to yourself and no one else :)

Hope this is helpful and if you need help to set and achieve goals then get in contact and lets make a start

Curtis Hunter PT

10/02/2016

Looking to lose weight to get that summer body ready??
Then why not try out the New Bootcamp classes in the Transformation Zone!!
In these classes we push you hard but you will really get to see the results you desire!!!

We offer packages that include private PT sessions and a diet plan to also help you reach your goals !!!

So if you want to get in shape for summer dont hold off!!
Lets get started on helping you make that change

Curtis Hunter PT

05/02/2016

https://www.t-nation.com/training/band-training-for-big-gains?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article1655

Great article that shows how effective bands can be when training!!
Whether it's using them for building strength or warming up or even using them as an aid with something that is too hard at first! ! E.G pull up progressions!!

Bands are a commonly under used piece of equipment, but for me I find them effective and useful on any program!

Everything you need to know about advanced band training for size and strength.

04/02/2016

Last night with the peregrines camogie team tonight!!
Great improvements made by all the girls!!
Best of luck in the new season and hope the training helped 😄💪

03/02/2016

Great work from Katie tonight!! She's on her strength program atm and has shown great improvement in the last few weeks!! Still more improvements to be made but with continued hard work and structured programming she will be hitting much higher numbers with great form very soon!!

If you are interested in starting to train and reach your personal goals then get in touch and set up a consultation where we can help decide what is the best way to help you achieve these goals

Curtis Hunter PT

01/02/2016

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-list-40-high-protein-foods.html

Protein is an essential macronutrient that should be part of our diet as it help build and repair muscle fibers.

Many people will jump to protein shakes to consume protein but in reality there is no substitute for REAL protein from real food!!!

Here is a list on some great food sources that contain protein along with other much needed vitamins.

26/01/2016

http://www.myprotein.com/thezone/guest-recipes/high-protein-quick-easy-puddings-courtney-black/?affil=awin&awc=3196_1453836162_ed586834ac9b3371f5510010c90995c5&utm_source=AWin-156316&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

Great recipes for healthy and high protein treats!! It can be great fun to try make your own healthy treas at home...
Just hope mine turn out as good as the photos do!!!

21/01/2016

http://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/the-real-reason-you-should-warm-up

IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP

People often dont realise the importance of a warm up before a workout. It is more than just raising your core temperature, it is primarily done to
Focus the mind for the workout ahead,
Incease synovial fluid to all joints,
Increase blood flow,
Prevent injury.
Apart from all these we also know that a effective 10-20 minute warm up can lead to enhanced performance which im sure everyone wants!!!

13/01/2016

http://performancenutrition.eu/articles/elite-performance-nutrition-explained/ #.VpV1pDhagu4

A great article on Nutrition covering aspects of more than just food. It also shows the importance of key factors such as Hydration and Vitamins.

Definitely worth a read for anyone who takes or wants to start taking their training and nutrition seriously!!

Many forms of media give misleading messages about what we should concentrate on within our diets, to make the difference in performance. This article will outline some of the key and often ignored principles, from my experience of working with elite athletes and of course current research.

12/01/2016

Delighted to be invovled with the Peregrines Camogie team for their pre season training.

Great session from all the girls tonight and looking forward to seeing them progress over the next few weeks.

If you are a field sport player and in pre season or off season then why not get in touch with us so that you can reach that next level this season!!

09/01/2016

Barbell complex are a great way to build strength and also conditioning!!

Sn**ch complex from Hip, Hang and full sn**ch into sn**ch balance and 3 overhead squats all at 60 KG! !

These are just some of the movements that can very benificial to get that summer body we all want!!
So get in touch now to get started on reaching your goals!!