Archive for February, 2014

Save the date! Beginner Kettlebell Class, March 15th @12:30 pm!

Posted: February 28, 2014 in Classes Available
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Vernon Kettlebell Club
Iron Heart Personal Training

Join us Saturday March 15th @12:30pm for a Beginner Level, intro Kettlebell Class!!!

Everyone is welcome, all skill levels, gym member or non-gym members, it doesn’t matter, this is open to all who want to learn kettlebell sport, improve their skills and learn some new ones and swing with some awesome, like-minded folks!

Come to the beginner class on March 15th, try it out, see for yourself why Kettlebell training is taking off in popularity like crazy – there is very GOOD reason for it!!!  If you like it, join us every week!  Vernon Kettlebbell Club happens every Saturday at 10:30, and under the careful guidance and instruction of an experienced and certified Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor, expect lots of kettlebell swinging, squatting, pressing, snatching, windmills, Turkish get-up’s and so much more!!!  We’ll do it all in a very safe and progressive way that works for first timers or for those working towards competing in Kettlebell Sport competition and everyone else in between 🙂

When:  Saturday March 15th @12:30

Where:  Fitness Maxx (not member exclusive, this is open to everyone!:) and then once the weather is nice, I will be hosting classes in the park and at the beach again this year, it was ahhhhhmazing last year and we can’t wait to get back out there!

Cost:  $15 drop in or $120/10x punch pass.  Returning kettlebell-er?  To say thank you for loyalty and business, bring a friend and your session is on me :)

Is this for me?:  YES!  Everyone can participate, all ages, all genders, all fitness levels, even those with back/shoulder issues can do it and do it well, while healing their injuries in the process.

Kettlebell sport is one of the most effective, safe & FUN ways to build a rock solid core, burn tonnes of calories and decrease body fat, increase your strength, endurance, mobility and flexibility all while learn a new and interesting sport in the company of some awesome people and oh yeah, burn massive calories while doing it!!! :)

What can I expect?:  Quality, personalized instruction in a friendly and fun group setting, together we’ll learn and work towards your specific goals and have a great time doing it 🙂   In the one hour session we’ll go through joint mobility drills and a good dynamic warm up, then get into the skill of the week and the workout and then finish off with a relaxing and effective stretch.  You’ll get your cardio, strength, core work & mobility/stretch and leave feeling accomplished and energized and excited to enjoy the rest of the weekend ahead!

Call or text Genny 250-308-6007, email ironheartpersonaltraining@gmail.com or find me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/IronHeartPersonalTraining

20130502_111746Genny Chippendale, IRON HEART PERSONAL TRAINING
BCRPA Personal Trainer, Agatsu Kettlebell Trainer

how to get your Iron Heart this month!

Posted: February 25, 2014 in Classes Available
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Hey everybody!  It’s been a super busy couple of months for me, *thank you* to all my awesome clients/friends who fill my days – I appreciate every one of you and the connections we’ve made!

Here is what is happening this month:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday STRONG FIT FAST @12:10 pm

Tuesday/Thursday SERIOUS STRENGTH BOOTCAMP @6 pm

Saturday POWER UP/BARBELL BASICS @9 am ***except for Saturday March 1st & Saturday March 8th, both weekends I’ll be away

A few openings are available for personal training throughout the month, please contact me and we’ll work out a time to fit you in 🙂

Saturday March 15th VERNON KETTLEBELL CLUB (an all Kettlebell class for all levels)@12:30 pm

Saturday March 22nd VERNON KETTLEBBELL CLUB is back to it’s regular time, @10:30 am

STRONG FIT FAST & POWER UP are free for Fitness Maxx members, non members can attend for a drop in fee

SERIOUS STRENGTH & VERNON KETTLEBELL CLUB are $120/10x punch pass or $15 drop in

All classes based out of Fitness Maxx Vernon BC.

Personal Training Starter Pack, 3 sessions + mini Nutritional Consult $189, or buy a package of 6 sessions for $360 and get the full Nutritional Support Program included for free :::

Online programming is available.

Email ironheartpersonaltraining@gmail.com or message 250-308-6007 for details on any of my classes or inquiries about training 🙂

Thank you!! xo  Genny

I just looked at the calendar….Summer IS coming soon*START NOW*!

Posted: February 25, 2014 in Inspiration
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Screen-Shot-2013-04-08-at-1.28.10-PM-copyIt’s coming!!!!!  Summer 2014!!!

Hard to believe, but this winter won’t last forever, and it will get very hot, and we will want to trade our jeans and boots and sweaters for shorts, tanks and yes, bathing suits – but are you like me and have lived a life where you both long for AND kind of dread summer??  For so many years, I thought, this summer will be different, I’ll get really fit and be ready and I never, ever did it.  I didn’t set a goal, I didn’t make a plan, I didn’t follow through and I was left mildly disappointed and HOT.   I wore capri’s and sweltered.  I have friends who wore big tee’s and long sleeve shirts in 40 degree weather and we told ourselves, nah, we’re fine.  Not too hot at all.  :/  (Not at all true)…

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Well, enough is enough!  This is it for me – I’m 34 years old and I will NOT go another summer not wearing shorts with total confidence.  I will be comfortable in tank top.  And I forsureforsureforsure will be excited to chase my boys around at the beach in a bathing suit – life is too damn short to be uncomfortable in your own skin!!!!   We need to take advantage of this amazing body we’ve been given and enjoy it, to make the most of it and not have any regrets.   A funny thing happens when you are in a good place with your body.  You completely stop thinking about it.  It’s freeing.  Imagine getting dressed without having to try 95 different things on.  Going and doing all sorts of things and not thinking once how you look doing it.  Figuring out that sweet spot of just enough exercise and as much food as possible to maintain your favorite weight, then putting it on autopilot and never having to think about it any longer.  There is a massive part of our brains that are filled with unnecessary cluttering negative thoughts that can be cleared out, ready for more important thoughts and feelings.  Inspired ideas.  Content feelings.  Happiness.  And no, not because you’ve hit xyz pounds.  Because you set a goal for yourself that you value the importance of, and you follow through and get “there”.

If you know me, you know I’m always putting STRENGTH first as my goal and the goal of my clients BUT there is a time and place to focus on yes, shedding some weight and paying close attention to fat loss too.  If you’re already on a good strength building program that is peppered with some intense metabolic conditioning, great, that is awesome, KEEP GOING but if you want to see some dramatic changes to your physique by the time summer hits, and take things up a notch…

you are going to have to support your exercise efforts by tightening up your nutrition.

This does not mean eating a 1000 cal diet day in day out and O.D.-ing on egg whites or going zero carbs – we have three months.  We can do this in a reasonable, sustainable way – but we have to start NOW.

Don’t make the classic mistake of killing it in the gym but then letting yourself down the other 23 hours of the day by not supporting yourself nutritionally!!!

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So make a plan.  Today.  It’s February 25th.  Summer WILL be upon us in 3 months time.  That is going to be here in a heartbeat, so go go go!!  If you’re looking for a call to action, THIS is it!!!

Join a bootcamp, see a trainer, get a program created specifically for you or do some research on your own, round up some gym or exercise partners that won’t let you down and get going!  If you’re injured, your trainer can work around that.  If you can only work out at home, you can work around that.   If you don’t have time, you can make it.  If you’re unmotivated, unsure or don’t have any idea where to start, seek out some help!!  There are no excuses that outweigh your longing for a different life – if you want it, you can do it.  And if you look at this in the big picture – you need to do this.  Don’t waste one more minute of your life being unhappy with where you are.  You are totally capable of changing things around and it can happen in a very short amount of time if you are committed and disciplined to your plan.  You just have to start!

Need help?  Contact me or someone you trust – make sure what you’re doing is right for your body, your lifestyle and your goals.

And I’ll look forward to seeing you on the beach this summer, wahhhooooeeeyyyy!!!!  😀

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Bring Some to Swing Some!!!! We’re Kettlebellin’ for a Cause Sat 22nd @10:30!

Posted: February 18, 2014 in Classes Available
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So,  with this mildly springy weather we’ve been flirting with for the past week or so, I’ve started some serious spring cleaning at my place.  Plastic bins and bags are out and they’re being filled with stuff that I plan to be donating – and one spot in the house that surprised me was that drawer under the bathroom sink – you know the one that has a bazillion extra bottles of shampoo or random makeup or lotion that you’re stocking up on or saving or have been given as a gift that you know you’ll NEVER use??  Well, that got me thinking – who else has a bin full of this stuff??  I should ask my lady friends!  And then we should all put it all together and give it to some other ladies who need it!  So this leads me to an idea – this Saturday’s Vernon Kettlebell Club is being called:

 

Bring Some to Swing Some!!!! 

Yes, we’re going to be Kettlebellin’ for a Cause!

Instead of a drop in fee, bring a bag of new, unused toiletries, cosmetics, etc OR gently used workout gear or shoes OR clothing and come swing for free!  Let’s see how much we can gather up and then we can donate it to Vernon women who could use some nice things to make themselves look and feel good!  So bring friends, everyone is welcome!!  Gentlemen, you are welcome too, bring what you can or pay the drop in fee, all proceeds will go to charity this day 🙂

Safe for all levels, from beginner to advanced, we’ll all get a great workout and as always, have SO much fun doing it!

10:30 Saturday February 22nd at Fitness Maxx (this is open to the public, member or non-member’s are always welcome 🙂
$15 drop in/$120 10x punch pass, click here for more details about Vernon Kettlebell Club:  https://ironheartpersonaltraining.com/2014/02/13/vernon-kettlebell-club-join-us-this-saturday-at-1030-am/

Pre-registration is recommended, text/call me, Genny at 250-308-6007 or stop by the front desk at Fitness Maxx and let them know you want to join us!

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VERNON KETTLEBELL CLUB ::: join us this saturday at 10:30 am!

Posted: February 13, 2014 in Classes Available, Uncategorized
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Yes, great news, our Vernon Kettlebell Club is official!!!

Join us every Saturday morning, 10:30 a.m. – everyone is welcome, all skill levels, gym member or non-gym members, it doesn’t matter, this is open to all who want to learn kettlebell sport, improve their skills and learn some new ones and swing with some awesome, like-minded folks!  Under the careful guidance and instruction of an experienced and certified Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor, expect lots of kettlebell swinging, squatting, pressing, snatching, windmills, Turkish get-up’s and so much more!!!  We’ll do it all in a very safe and progressive way that works for first timers or for those working towards competing in Kettlebell Sport competition and everyone else in between 🙂

Start date:  Saturday February 15th

When:  every Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

Where:  Fitness Maxx (not member exclusive, this is open to everyone!:) and then once the weather is nice, I will be hosting classes in the park and at the beach again this year, it was ahhhhhmazing last year and we can’t wait to get back out there!

Cost:  $15 drop in or $120/10x punch pass.  Returning kettlebell-er?  To say thank you for loyalty and business, bring a friend and your session is on me 🙂

Is this for me?:  YES!  Everyone can participate, all ages, all genders, all fitness levels, even those with back/shoulder issues can do it and do it well, while healing their injuries in the process.

Kettlebell sport is one of the most effective, safe & FUN ways to build a rock solid core, increase your strength, endurance, mobility and flexibility all while learn a new and interesting sport in the company of some awesome people and oh yeah, burn massive calories while doing it!!! 🙂

What can I expect?:  Quality, personalized instruction in a friendly and fun group setting, together we’ll learn and work towards your specific goals and have a great time doing it 🙂   In the one hour session we’ll go through joint mobility drills and a good dynamic warm up, then get into the skill of the week and the workout and then finish off with a relaxing and effective stretch.  You’ll get your cardio, strength, core work & mobility/stretch and leave feeling accomplished and energized and excited to enjoy the rest of the weekend ahead!

Call or text Genny 250-308-6007, email ironheartpersonaltraining@gmail.com or find me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/IronHeartPersonalTraining

Genny Chippendale, IRON HEART PERSONAL TRAINING
BCRPA Personal Trainer, Agatsu Kettlebell Trainer

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