Grant Body Transformation

Geek Speak

2009-07-07T05:07:00.000-07:00

I thought it was time to get a little techie about stuff.. I think is important to give some thing back.. I am leaning new things, about training, all the time and hopefully you can use the info to.

Why do kettlebell?
The kettlebell training in the boot camp is a combination of intermittent high-intensity cardio and high-intensity resistance training. TC puts it all together so no thinking required on my part. The sessions are put together to get the maximum fat-burning and muscle-building effects. According to TC, studies reveal that both types of high-intensity routines cause high metabolic disturbances during post-workout. So how can you measure metabolic disturbances? It’s measured by examining the duration of post-excess oxygen consumption (EPOC). Put it this way, the longer the better because it means you burn more fat at rest. Called it the “afterburn” if you want. And there is scientific evidence to shows high-intensity short-duration workout is the best way to banishing abdominal fats. You don’t get all this from easy and unstructured workout. (so put it in when you are training). The beauty of this kettlebell boot camp, TC called it “metabolic workout”, is time-efficient and functional.
Why is it time-efficient? Because you get all the work done in about 35 minutes or so and your metabolism gets a boost and your body starts burning fat anything between 16-48 hours . In only 6 weeks, my waist is getting smaller and people are starting to notice.
Why is it functional? Traditional kettlebell training trains movement. In short, it means it teach your body to move better. TC insists on getting the technique right before I can add more weight to my lifts. (Shits me sometimes but he is right). He never let you get away with crappy techniques. Why? Bad habits are hard to kick and in the end the better your technique the more you can lift. My the aches and pain are gone. My shoulders lower back and knees feel strong.

Me doing Kettlebell Snatch in Perth

2009-07-07T04:56:00.000-07:00

[7:48:15 PM] TC Lee:

I am Back

2009-07-02T00:11:00.000-07:00

G'day Bloggers

Well, life has been getting in the way. But I am back. I have been training on and off the whole time.. Now I am being consistant.. Three Kettlebell bootcamps a week and a personal training session. So I am Hammering it. I love it.. It is a great feeling.. It is not that hard.. With Kettlebells you can kick ass for 30 mins and it is all over..Love it.. Running and running is just not me.. I get much better results and enjoy myself. My trainer gets everything out of me.

Now I think I said this before.. Video your self... I know.. I did't realise how fat I was before I did it.. My god.. I feel thin. I know I am getting more fit. I suppose it is a little psychology. My body image is not what I see on the video.. It is my goal to get them together.. It is all about quality of life for me.. I love the feeling of walking down the street and knowing I am fit and strong.. I feel confident and alive..It is great.. I hear my friends complaining about how they can't do the things they used to do when they were younger.. Man, get off your arse grab a Kettlebell and make a difference to your life. Stop whinging and go for it.

Well bloggers get into it and get training... Kettlebells Rock.

Fat Loss

2009-01-13T02:53:00.000-08:00

Gday Bloggers

So you have now seen the Turkish Get up. What do you think?? Looks easy. Have a go at it.

Fat Loss.. TC might have to give you some techie talk here but all I know is I am loosing fat. It all seems too easy.. I follow my eating plan and exercise. The fat falls off.. I can tell by the notches in my belt and how I feel.. I have noticed a little trap for young players.. I feel thin but I still have a bit to go.. TC has done some measurement to keep me on track to my goal. You need to have specific measurable results if you go by how you feel you will cheat yourself.

Okay another interest side effect.. I am saving heaps on Food.. I am not buying lunches anymore. Tin of Tuna, baked beans and Veg and I am good to go.

Talk to you soon

Turkish Get Up and Fitness Play Camp

2009-01-11T09:37:00.000-08:00

This is a video of Grant doing his Turkish Get Up. It's a tough one.

Great Improvement

2009-01-06T02:35:00.000-08:00

G'day Bloggers

Again I am seeing excellent results.. I increased my squats by 10KG today.. I haven't achieved such results is years. But here is the thing, I feel strong and will try to go up another 10 Kg next week.. Why is this so amazing to me, I here you say? Well I am glad you asked.. I have been avoiding squats, on and off, for years. I used to get knee and back pain but after some cross training ,including Kettle Bells and Olympic Lift, my muscle imbalances are all but gone.. I feel the weight is moving in a groove.. I feel stable and strong. I do deep squats with no problem and no pain. I have my Mojo back.. I don't know why but good squatting is an indicator of success for me.. If I Squat, Bench and Deadlift well everything else just seems to follow..

The wrap.. How cool..

I love them.. I have found so many ways to enjoy healthy eating.. I never starve and enjoy the benefits of great food. Health food can be quick and easy.. I set out my portions in a container so they are ready to go. Another thing I do is buy a small can ,of say, baked beans instead of big one so I have the right portion.. With the stuff ready to go I just put together the portions, in any combination I feel like at the time, and bingo there is my meal. Having everything portioned gives me flexibility so I don't get bored with the same food. I pick the food from a list given to me by TC Hardcore. I can eat the food I like. Easy Peasy Don't forget you are what you eat.. Make a commitment to eat Healthy for 2 weeks.. I'll reckon at the end of 2 weeks you will feel the difference. GO ON DO IT.

Lastly

TC rang me last night to guilt me into running up a local hill 5 times.. He has suggested this a couple of times but because it sounds like torture I have been reluctant. Well I was right. It was torture.. I nearly threw up twice but what a work out.. I feel like have achieved another great milestone.. Funny what you can do when you put your mind to it.. Today I can feel the fat melting off me.. I am another notch in on my belt.. Yeah.. Things are going to plan.

No time to Prepare your Food? How about a healthy wrap in a minute?

2009-01-05T21:18:00.000-08:00

Here is one video that will stop all the excuses that you got no time to prepare your food and then end up starving and making poor food choices.

The ingredients are:
Deli Turkey Breast (can be Roasted beef, grilled chicken breast)
Cherry Tomatoes (x 3)
Capsicum (1/4)
Alfafa Sprout (2 tablespoons)

Turkish Get Ups

2009-01-03T00:14:00.000-08:00

G'day Bloggers

The Turkish Getup.. I have a love hate relationship with it.. I have sleep nights thinking about how much I hate them.. True Story.. On the other hand they are a great value exercise. I get so much benefit from that one exercise I keep doing them. They are hard to do but worth every rep. I even get a cardio workout from them. Typically my heart rate gets to about 132 b/min. Once they are done everything else seems easy.

Work out today was good.. Even had another old school lifter, like yours truely, comment on my excellent form. It is always good to here that.. I belive form is very important if you want to lift heavy. I spend a lot of time getting my form right when training with TC Hardcore. He is well researched and an excellent coach.

All in all a good workout. Went up 10kg on Deadlift and 5kg on Bent Over Rows. I am seeing results every workout. Looking forward to a very successful New Year.

Confession and Embarrassement

2008-12-31T20:27:00.000-08:00

G'day Bloggers..

I had a kettlebell Session with TC today.. Yes I am keen training on New Years day. The training is not the hard part for me.. I can focus on what I am doing and it is over in less than an hour. Kettle bell training is fun and different. I have been doing weights for years but kettlebell has added a new dimension to my fitness.. A lot of Ballistic movement (TC technical talk). I only have to do 5 reps each set but I have to concentrate on form. Surprisingly I really get a great workout from such few reps.. Maybe that is the TC Hardcore secret. I am learning how to get fantastic results doing, which i would have considered before, little work.. It is all about the type and intensity of exercise you do..

Anyway confession time.. I ate Pizza last night.. I know I know. Why Why Why??? I don't know I used to say Pizza was my Kryptonite but since I have been on my eating plan I don't really want it anymore.. Junk food really affects my training and life. I feel sluggish, bloated, fat, tired just all round crappy. It takes me a couple of days to get back to my new normal.. Which is Positive, Energetic, Strong and feeling lean. Guys I am human.

Next thing.. TC took some video of my today.. I will probably post here soon.. I am embarrassed.. When I look at myself in the mirror I don't realise how fat I am. I recommend you get someone to video you and have a look at yourself from the outside..Make it real for yourself. I have improved a lot but being videoed is a real eye opener.. I am more motivated to loose this weight.. If you want motivation to loose weight video yourself.. Really,,,,,, do it.. See yourself from the outside..

Coach TC Hardcore's Training Program

Warm Up with light kettlebell swings

3 sets of kettlebell swings

3 sets of kettlebell Clean & Squats

3 sets of kettlebell Snatch

3 sets of kettlebell Renegade Row

3 sets of kettlebell Push Jerk

G'day

2008-12-30T17:38:00.000-08:00

Gday everyone..
This is my blog.. This is also my first Blog.

I little about who I am

I am 41 years old, male, single and work in a government job..
I have been doing weight training for over 20 years now. At one stage I was at a competitive level but never competed..

I have been using the same weights routine for ages but a couple of years ago I started noticing I my lifts were getting less and less an I was experiencing little nagging injuries. But like a good at gym junkie I pressed on. I was also putting on fat but i didn't really care as long as I could still lift heavy things. (Boy I can lie to myself) oh and I hate cardio.

The gym I go has heaps of personal trainers, but frankly, they didn't seem to know what they where doing and there is no way I am taking advice from someone who doesn't know how to lift weights correctly.

I happen to speak to TC one day, who I know call TC Hardcore, and thought he had some great knowledge. We had a lot of similar ideas on training but he was far more researched than I was. He gave me some suggestion on how to improve my training and of course I didn't believe him but I did some research and his ideas where based in sound knowledge. I took them on an saw improvements.

About 5 weeks ago I asked him to help me to achieve my goal of a body transformation. We sat down a made some realistic goals. I want to loose fat but not muscle. I know a lot of people claim they can do this but I can tell you from experience it is not as easy as you may think.

Next TC Hardcore took my measurements so we had a starting point. I get re assessed once a month.. Last Month I lost no weight but reduce my body fat so things are going well.. I didn't loose as much body fat as I wanted but a loss is one step closer to my goal.

Anyway that brings up to now... It is my intention to write my thoughts for the world to see. TC Hardcore will provide you with great info to help you if you decide to follow the journey with me.

Chat soon