Rotational core strength – the key to knockout power
In an athletic sense, rotation and indeed, counter rotation, is a key player. Power is best generated in our bodies by using spiraling...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 22, 2013
- 3 min
Elbow Pain In Boxers, a quick fix
Yesterday one of our Muay Thai lads was chatting to me before his warm up. He’s a very fit, well rounded young athlete, who’s always open...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 19, 2013
- 2 min
Which Comes First, the Mind or the Muscle?
Mental strength is an integral part of what we do here at WG-Fit. Right now I have a handful of guys all preparing for their first...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 11, 2013
- 3 min
Stretching, When and How to Implement It
This wasn’t on purpose, maybe my own tightness’ were annoying me so I was attuned to articles popping up about stretching. I know I’ve...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 6, 2013
- 3 min
4 Core Stability Drills, and a Few Variations.
Last week we answered the question “Why is core strength so important?” Which seemed to go down well, judging by the amount of shares...
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Dave Hedges
- Feb 4, 2013
- 3 min
3 Important Dates for your Diary
February is here. You’ve survived January, you’ve gotten through the post Xmas lull and are back into full scale awesome mode. Well,...
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Dave Hedges
- Jan 7, 2013
- 6 min
How To Get Your Head Right For An Epic Performance
Coming from a traditional martial arts background myself, I’ve always been taught that mental focus is the primary attribute for a...
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Dave Hedges
- Nov 12, 2012
- 3 min
It’s Not Your Hamstrings Fault!
This kinda follows on from the past post on Overhead Pressing and Back pain (here). From the feedback I’ve been getting it seems more of...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 2, 2012
- 4 min
Ask Dave – My seat in Work is Trying to Kill me
How’s it going man? My seat in work is trying to kill me and it occurred to me the solution I’m trying to work out for myself might serve...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 27, 2012
- 2 min
Training Log – wk ending 27/7/12
Week 2 of my current bodyweight only training, and I’m enjoying it. I did however get a hand injury last weekend while teaching the Rapid...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 30, 2012
- 3 min
Kettlebell Jerk Tutorial
Jerks. What a fantastic lift. It is one of my all time favourite lifts. In fact that gives me an idea for a future post, a top ten of my...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 8, 2012
- 3 min
MMA Cardio
It seems everyone is talking about MMA these days, slightly fewer people are wearing all the gear (but have no idea), less again are...
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Dave Hedges
- Jan 6, 2012
- 4 min
Battling Rope Drills for Martial Arts
Have to say, when I first started hearing about them I was dubious. Mind you, I was just as dubious about the kettlebell before buying my...
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Dave Hedges
- Dec 6, 2011
- 1 min
Back to basics
I’m getting back to basics this week with my workouts. which means one thing, Bodyweight Training. Nothing is a pure, honest and truly...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 17, 2011
- 4 min
It’s a Duty, not a Hobby
Training, it shouldn’t be a hobby, a pastime. It shouldn’t be something you do to lose weight or feel good about yourself It should be a...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 28, 2011
- 6 min
Fascinating Facial Feedback
Over the next 20 years, this is what I’ve continued to do in a variety of ways. I’ve run, cycled, Yoga’d, Pilates’d, I’ve lifted heavy...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 19, 2011
- 1 min
Workshops & Seminars
This Sunday I’m running the Level 1 Kettlebell Lifting Workshop from 11am at Wild Geese HQ. There are a couple of spots left open if you...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 2, 2011
- 1 min
Feel 10 Years Younger
On Tuesday the guys and girls were arriving for the regular Kettlebell beginners session. In came Roseanne, our oldest regular member, as...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 1, 2011
- 1 min
An apology and a training log
Here’s an apology. I filmed our warm up set used in the beginner class for you all today. But I’m struggling with the editing software,...
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Dave Hedges
- May 27, 2011
- 2 min
In Defence of…. Functional Training
Everyone seems to talk about functional training, yet no one knows what it is. Ask your personal trainer, you know the one who calls...
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