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Hi All,
Been lurking for a while, but finally got round to posting something! I'm based in Surrey and I've bumped into a couple of board members doing oly lifting there (Andy & Chet I've got to have a garage workout with you guys sometime soon!). I've just finished my degree, and will be working in a group of hospital gyms by the end of the month (currently doing my level 3). I'm also part of a team starting up a national university sport & fitness magazine and website. Early days, but it's all rather exciting at any rate.
I've been trying to get my workouts more functional for a while now, and am currently getting really into these olympic lifts. Anyway, just wanted to say a big hello, and of course if anyone's interest is piqued by the uni sport magazine (what better way to give bright young things a proper understanding of fitness?) I'd love to hear from you- we've literally just started grabbing writers.
Anyway, look forward to meeting more of you!
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Posted 10 September 2009 - 07:11 AM
Hey Alex, Welcome to FK.
BTW, You meant my garage; Andy's is a whole lot bigger affair in Reading
Will send you a PM and we can sort out some times. I know Tim (Chronyx above there) is always up for a session so we can work out a group thing.
BTW, You meant my garage; Andy's is a whole lot bigger affair in Reading
Will send you a PM and we can sort out some times. I know Tim (Chronyx above there) is always up for a session so we can work out a group thing.
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Posted 10 September 2009 - 08:04 AM
Welcome Alex
Uni mag sounds like a good idea, I used to be el presidente of a uni sports club (basketball) so if I can help in any way give me a shout.
Uni mag sounds like a good idea, I used to be el presidente of a uni sports club (basketball) so if I can help in any way give me a shout.
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Posted 10 September 2009 - 08:21 AM
Hi mate 
Welcome to FK.UK
Hospital gyms - interested to find out more!
Uni sports mag/website - nice one, let's chat
Welcome to FK.UKHospital gyms - interested to find out more!
Uni sports mag/website - nice one, let's chat
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Posted 10 September 2009 - 04:59 PM
Franz29, on Sep 10 2009, 08:11 AM, said:
Will send you a PM and we can sort out some times. I know Tim (Chronyx above there) is always up for a session so we can work out a group thing.
What a slanderous allegation!By the way - sockets! Do you want to do it this weekend if your neighbour is about?
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Posted 10 September 2009 - 08:20 PM
Hi Alex,
Welcome to the site - sounds like it will be right up your street!
Why not start a training log?
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Welcome to the site - sounds like it will be right up your street!
Why not start a training log?
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Posted 23 September 2009 - 03:26 PM
I would love to, but I don't think I'd be able to keep it up to date! I'll be sticking all sorts of fitness articles up at university colours, and some of those will pertain to my personal stuff. I'm just about to embark on the Russian Squat Routine, and I'm sure that it will get a shaky write-up in six weeks!
Sorry Stephen! Obviusly ddin't engage my brain before posting! Yeah, it would be good to dive over. I'm trying to make it to the CoE three times a week, so anything around that would be grand.
Chet & FK Pimp I'll drop you guys a PM about the magazine. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry Stephen! Obviusly ddin't engage my brain before posting! Yeah, it would be good to dive over. I'm trying to make it to the CoE three times a week, so anything around that would be grand.
Chet & FK Pimp I'll drop you guys a PM about the magazine. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted 24 September 2009 - 09:27 AM
Alex Lacy, on Sep 23 2009, 04:26 PM, said:
Sorry Stephen! Obviusly ddin't engage my brain before posting! Yeah, it would be good to dive over. I'm trying to make it to the CoE three times a week, so anything around that would be grand.
Chet & FK Pimp I'll drop you guys a PM about the magazine. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.
Chet & FK Pimp I'll drop you guys a PM about the magazine. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.
We'll sort out some times at WCofE tomorrow.
Anything I can contribute re: the mag let me know also. I am the Head Coach of the University American Football club so I can tap in to the players/committee to chip in too.
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 06:27 PM
HI Alex, welcome
I`m sure you gonna love it here.
Also,put some more info about hospital gym.
Guys, Chet, Franz, any group training,pls,let me know. Always up for some fun.
I`m sure you gonna love it here.
Also,put some more info about hospital gym.
Guys, Chet, Franz, any group training,pls,let me know. Always up for some fun.
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Posted 11 December 2009 - 01:39 PM
Manny, on Sep 26 2009, 06:27 PM, said:
HI Alex, welcome
I`m sure you gonna love it here.
Also,put some more info about hospital gym.
Guys, Chet, Franz, any group training,pls,let me know. Always up for some fun.
I`m sure you gonna love it here.
Also,put some more info about hospital gym.
Guys, Chet, Franz, any group training,pls,let me know. Always up for some fun.
TBH, there's not that much to say. Very little resistance equipment (bands, that's it), and lots of people with injuries and problems surplus to their diagnosis. I'd love to get them doing olympic lifts and muscle-ups, but sadly i don't think it will happen
.Quick moment of bragging: I managed my first bodyweight snatch on Monday @ 72kg. Ok, moment over. Haven't seen any of you guys down WCofE recently, but then I ddin't make Reading so I can't really talk!
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 08:21 PM
Alex Lacy, on Dec 11 2009, 01:39 PM, said:
I managed my first bodyweight snatch on Monday @ 72kg.
Congratulations mate, great acheivement
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Posted 14 December 2009 - 08:26 PM
chronyx, on Dec 11 2009, 04:28 PM, said:
Does WCofE only 'do' Olympic lifts (Snatch and clean & jerk) or are you able to to do squats, deadlifts, etc?
Wouldn't be much of an Olympic Weighlifting gym if you couldn't squat there
Yes you can deadlift there too if you like.
Though dont be afraid of getting stuck into the Oly Lifts where you are down there. Peeps help each other, it doesnt matter what level you are in terms of the lifts. There is some great experience and expertise down there in terms of coaches.
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Posted 15 December 2009 - 01:45 PM
Chet, on Dec 14 2009, 08:26 PM, said:
Wouldn't be much of an Olympic Weighlifting gym if you couldn't squat there
Yes you can deadlift there too if you like.
Though don't be afraid of getting stuck into the Oly Lifts where you are down there. Peeps help each other, it doesn't matter what level you are in terms of the lifts. There is some great experience and expertise down there in terms of coaches.
Yes you can deadlift there too if you like.
Though don't be afraid of getting stuck into the Oly Lifts where you are down there. Peeps help each other, it doesn't matter what level you are in terms of the lifts. There is some great experience and expertise down there in terms of coaches.
There's all sorts to get up to at WCofE, but you're really paying for the olympic bumber plates and coaching. They're big on all lifts really: their lift of the quarter is a military press (from floor), for example. Highly recommend it if you've never had any coaching for lifts.
And Cheers Chet! Very happy that I managed it before Christmas!
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Posted 15 December 2009 - 03:50 PM
Thanks guys. I've had lots of coaching from 'Franz29'/Stephen, I'm just malco-ordinated 
But if I can work on squats and deadlifts properly there too, I'm happy. I can do the others at a lighter weight just to get the movement right for now too.
But if I can work on squats and deadlifts properly there too, I'm happy. I can do the others at a lighter weight just to get the movement right for now too.
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