Modified Strongman Training

Modified Strongman training will take your fitness and sports performance to new levels. If that’s not enough for you, because of the huge amounts of lactic acid that is produced, it’s an awesome fat burning session too.

Strongman training is very popular in the sports performance circles because of its ability to develop true “functional strength” for athletes. According to world renowned Strength Coach Charles Poliquin, “Functional training should be defined as the execution of movements directly related to the patterns required for a given sport”. Many athletes may be strong in the gym, but they lack the ability to transfer this strength directly onto the field. For many athletes, this is more than often the missing link. By using exercise such as tire flips, farmers walks, prowler runs, sled drags and sand bag carries, true “functional strength” is improved.

Many individuals and athletes spend hours on treadmills or out road running in an attempt to improve their fitness levels, unfortunately in many cases this has little carry over to their sport. Strongman training has a high correlation to the movements found in sport and therefore develops the energy systems required.

Here are just a few of the many benefits that Modified Strongman training can give you:

A strong lower back - If you have a strong lower back you reduce your risk of injury

Strong joints, ligaments and tendons - With increased joint stability and strength you reduce your risk of injury and improve the neuromuscular feedback to your brain.

Strong core muscles - Because of the awkwardness of some of the exercises like the farmers walk, your core muscles will be working overtime to keep your upright and strong throughout the movements.

Improved muscular endurance - In many sports the ability to produce force continuously is a must. Strongman training unlike steady state treadmill running improves this requirement.

Fat loss - The huge amounts of lactic acid that is produced makes it very effective for losing large amounts of unwanted body fat.

At M10 Fitness we run strongman training sessions for individuals looking for a fun and motivational way to get in shape, athletes and teams looking to improve their sports performance and for businesses looking for an alternative team building event.

Sessions are open to males and females of intermediate to advanced fitness levels.

Come and join the fun and make getting in the shape an enjoyable experience.

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Sessions last 1 hour and cost £12.50 per person. 6 sessions must be paid in advance per booking

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND PERSONAL TRAINING

If you know anything about me, you’ll know that my passion in life is to help people realise their full potential. I get immense pleasure from teaching as many people as possible how to look great and feel great. And when it comes to helping people get in the best shape of their lives, our results show that we go further and deeper than nearly all the personal training companies you’ll ever come across.

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of working with many people, helping change lives in more ways than just body composition and fat loss. In my search for excellence, I ‘ve come to realise that there are many other factors holding people back from achieving optimal health and body composition results.

Have you ever thought that toxic overload could be holding you back with your fat loss programme, or that your hormones could be affecting your energy levels, mood, memory and sleep? Would it surprise you to know that when women detoxify from heavy metals like mercury, the fat literally melts off them? When people deal with stress, body fat literally falls away before their eyes!

The list is endless but these are the sort of things that go unchecked in today’s world!

SOMETHING MISSING

From a very early stage in my career as a Personal Trainer, I began to question the necessity of western medicine. Now don’t get me wrong – I know medicine has its place and I have the utmost respect for the doctors who are dedicated to medicine and helping save lives. But I just felt there was something missing…

I was constantly asking myself why people who struggled to sleep were taking medication, why people who were depressed had to take drugs to make them happy and why people were having to use drugs to control cholesterol problems and blood pressure. For most people with health issues, the basics of nutrition have never been considered, the correct amount of sleep and the load of stress so many people place on themselves are never even taken into consideration by conventioal medicine.

TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

When people come to transform their body shape at M10, these are just some of the major areas that I address within my system – and once these imbalances have been corrected, people’s lives and physiques have simply been transformed.

I was first introduced to the model of FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE on a Biosignature CE course in Arizona with the Poliquin Institute. (You’ll find a detailed definition of functional medicine at the end of this article but for the moment, just let me tell you that it’s personalised medicine which deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of symptoms for serious chronic disease.)

On the course I had the pleasure of hearing Mark Schauss speak on toxicity and evaluating laboratory tests. From that day on I was fascinated by the way that functional medicine was helping cure so many people of diseases such as Alzheimer's, auto immune disease, ADHD, autism, cholesterol problems, diabetes and many more.

I decided to expand my knowledge of functional medicine further by travelling to Tampa in Florida. In February 2011, I became the first UK Personal Trainer/Strengh Coach to attend the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) programme delivered by the Institute of Functional Medicine. As a result, I now offer the model of functional medicine to everyone that works with us here at M10.

WORKING WITH LEADING SPECIALISTS

To offer this new level, laboratory tests are sometimes necessary. For these I use one of the world’s leading labs, Genova Diagnostics, whose detailed tests allow me to look for such things as gastrointestinal imbalances, toxicity, hormonal imbalances, stress indicators and much more. These are all major reasons why people fail to improve their health, change their body shape, struggle to find the energy to exercise or even struggle to find even the energy to get through the day.

I have an affiliation with two London-based specialists. A leading doctor in functional medicine provides consultations to my clients and laboratory test interpretation support. And I also use Matt Lovell, an elite nutritionist.

DOES TAKING YOUR HEALTH TO ANOTHER LEVEL OF OPPORTUNITIES EXCITE YOU?

If you would like more information about functional medicine and its role in Personal Training and health, please complete this form.

You’ll find more details about the work of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) at www.functionalmedicine.org – the IFM’s full definition of functional medicine is also reproduced below.

WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?

Functional medicine is personalized medicine that deals with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of symptoms for serious chronic disease. It is a science-based field of health care that is grounded in the following principles:

• Biochemical individuality describes the importance of individual variations in metabolic function that derive from genetic and environmental differences among individuals.
• Patient-centered medicine emphasizes "patient care" rather than "disease care," following Sir William Osler’s admonition that "It is more important to know what patient has the disease than to know what disease the patient has."
• Dynamic balance of internal and external factors
• Web-like interconnections of physiological factors – an abundance of research now supports the view that the human body functions as an orchestrated network of interconnected systems, rather than individual systems functioning autonomously and without effect on each other. For example, we now know that immunological dysfunctions can promote cardiovascular disease, that dietary imbalances can cause hormonal disturbances, and that environmental exposures can precipitate neurologic syndromes such as Parkinson’s disease.
• Health as a positive vitality – not merely the absence of disease
• Promotion of organ reserve as the means to enhance health span
• Hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances
• Oxidation-reduction imbalances and mitochondropathy
• Detoxification and biotransformational imbalances
• Immune imbalances
• Inflammatory imbalances
• Digestive, absorptive, and microbiological imbalances
• Structural imbalances from cellular membrane function to the musculoskeletal system

Functional medicine is anchored by an examination of the core clinical imbalances that underlie various disease conditions. Those imbalances arise as environmental inputs such as diet, nutrients (including air and water), exercise, and trauma are processed by one’s body, mind, and spirit through a unique set of genetic predispositions, attitudes, and beliefs. The fundamental physiological processes include communication, both outside and inside the cell; bioenergetics, or the transformation of food into energy; replication, repair, and maintenance of structural integrity, from the cellular to the whole body level; elimination of waste; protection and defence; and transport and circulation. The core clinical imbalances that arise from malfunctions within this complex system include:

Functional medicine emphasizes a definable and teachable process of integrating multiple knowledge bases within a pragmatic intellectual matrix that focuses on functionality at many levels, rather than a single treatment for a single diagnosis. Functional medicine uses the patient’s story as a key tool for integrating diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and evidence of clinical imbalances into a comprehensive approach to improve both the patient’s environmental inputs and his or her physiological function. It is a clinician’s discipline and it directly addresses the need to transform the practice of primary care.

1 Used with permission from the Institute for Functional Medicine © 2010

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We're not happy with helping our clients lose a little bit of weight or being hired to simply "motivate" someone to exercise. We specialise is delivering a system that literally transforms your life in 12 weeks.  

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Body Composition Group Training

At M10, our goal is not only to provide you with the best fat loss and body composition results but to also to provide you with a coaching system that enables you to keep the body of your dreams and teach you how to look great and feel great permanently.

How many different programmes do you come across when you try and find fitness in Nottingham and Newark. How many Boot camps in Nottingham actually deliver outstanding results?

How many diet and exercise regimes have you tried, getting nowhere and wondering why? well we spend all day, every day coaching people how to eat right, train smart, look great and feel great, that’s why our reputation as fat loss and body composition specialists has spread right across the country. The results of our Group Body Group Training courses speak for themselves - just read some of our feedback below!  

Clients who have already participated in our Body Composition Training Programmes have reported these amazing benefits:

• Immediate fat loss – up to 5% body fat loss throughout the first 6 weeks
• 7 – 14lbs weight loss over the first 3 – 4 weeks
• Increased self confidence
• Increased drive and motivation
• Looking and feeling a lot younger
• Reduction in food allergies and digestive complaints
• Improved muscle shape and firmness
• Improved sleeping patterns
• Improve productivity
• Decreased joint pain
• Improved flexibility
• Balanced hormones
• Detoxification

We treated the group to a nice little finisher!!
 

I’m sure you’ll agree that the sort of benefits you have just read about are not what you see coming from most weight loss programs. The scientific research that goes into the Body Composition Coaching programme has the ability to transform your life.

SO WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU SIGN UP TO THE BODY COMPOSITION GROUP TRAINING PROGRAMME?

Your life-changing journey to becoming leaner, stronger, healthier and fitter begins here. If you want to get in shape and lose large amounts of body fat, we will give you all the right tools to not only to lose the fat but to keep it off and stay in shape for the rest of your life.

• 6 week coaching programme (this is on going if you like the programme) – 2 evenings per week
• Access to the M10 community
• The kick start to your body transformation
• M10’s proven Fat Loss System
• Recipes and cooking guidelines
• Body fat measurements every 3 weeks and e-mail feedback
• Nutrition coaching
• Supplement tips for optimal health and increased fat loss
• Continual email support between coaching sessions
• Post workout nutrition shake
• Step by step lifestyle strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and stay that way
• The social support gained from working in a group

How does Body Composition Training differ from other group fitness programmes?

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ALL THIS FOR JUST £167.50

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The clients that stick with our system are some of the ones that you will see on our Body transformations page. If you want to be the next one to succeed, sign up today and don’t miss out on your life changing journey.

What are people saying about the Body Composition Group Training Programme?

“I started the course with the hope of toning up a little and losing some of the excess weight I'd put on after a long period of physical inactivity and bad eating. However, as soon as I began following the course I knew I was going to achieve much, much more.

The sessions themselves, on a Monday and Wednesday, were really good fun and certainly left you knowing you'd had a good work-out! Mark keeps in contact constantly via email and Facebook with little hints and tips that are invaluable to the course and to achieving your goals. The food plan was extremely expansive, including some foods that I'd never dreamt of trying which were really tasty! Within just 2 weeks of starting the course, my shape had started to drastically change, and I could not believe the results. I also felt really great, had a lot more energy than when I started the course and was really starting to get used to the new plan.

Now, as the course is almost at an end, I feel great, both physically and mentally, and am now much more comfortable with my body than when I started. If you want to change your body, life and overall well-being, this course is certainly for you! The sessions are fun, the support is always there and most of all the results speak for themselves! Fantastic!"

Thomas Banks – 5.2% body fat loss and 7kg weight loss

I knew it would be difficult but it was a challenge I was ready for. I needed something that was structured and routine. Coming twice a week to M10 has given me the push I needed and the support I have received from Mark and his team is amazing.

I started to notice the difference in my shape after about 2-3 weeks. Although the course is only 6 weeks long, I know the support from M10 will continue afterwards.

You have to be determined and want to change your lifestyle. If you do, please give the body composition group training sessions a go. You will not be disappointed. I haven't been!

Debbie Parr – 5% body fat loss and 5 kgs in weight loss

I had some doubts and perhaps even fears about booking on to the Body Composition Course.

At 56 years, I am the oldest person on the current course. I am overweight and have not taken part in any form of real training for over 10 years. That didn't make any difference to Mark and his team!! - To be honest, I now know that unless there is an underlying health problem, age doesn't matter. The phrase 'mind over matter' really does apply.

So far, I have lost a stone in weight, I have seen bits of my physique re-appearing that have for years been lost under a layer of fat and I am slowly starting to feel better for it!!

It is hard - both the physical side and the dietary changes that are involved - but 3/4 of the way through and with the changes I have seen it is all worth it.

Chris lost 14 lbs in weight, 5.5% Body fat and gained 4 lbs in lean muscle mass throughout the process

I didn't know what to expect with the training at M10 but I loved it. The classes and the guys are so motivating and you can literally feel a difference in yourself after the 1st workout. The 14 day fat loss program is tough at first but after the first week, I felt better than I had in months, I was more relaxed, sleeping better, less stressed and my concentration span had dramatically improved at work.

After the first 14 days I managed to lose 5.1% body fat and 3kgs in weight! I know the 3kg doesn't sound like a lot, but my body shape has changed so much, I can get back in my size 8 jeans and was so much more toned.

It just goes to show that losing weight isn't the priority it's the fat on your body that defines your shape.

Emma lost 8% body fat, 7 lbs of weight but also gained 5lbs of muscle mass

I was overweight and out of shape due to a hectic work schedule and overdoing it at the frequent corporate hospitality events with my clients; hence, I thought it was about time I put a stop to my ever increasing waist line; therefore, I signed up to the Body Composition programme.

To my surprise; I lost 6kg’s and 4.4% body fat in the first 14 days and my energy and stamina levels have increased dramatically.

The sessions are great fun; whilst being very focused. Mark has been very supportive throughout the process; he has provided the coaching tools and information enabling me to make better food choices in general; which will insure I achieve my longer term weight and fitness goals.

In short; the programme has been a great experience and education for me, I highly recommend signing up!

Paul lost 6% body fat and 13lbs in weight in 5 weeks

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