http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/ Train with Primal Fitness and you will not only get the body shape you desire, but you will become stronger, faster, fitter, more agile, more co-ordinated and more flexible. http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=95 Hello all, I normally only send out one mail per month, but this month we have some exciting news that just can't wait! 1) We have a new addition to the Primal Staff - Tim Hotchin. Tim is a fully qualified and experienced personal trainer, who is also currently studying for a degree in Sports Science at Salford University, and soon to become a certified kettlebell instructor. More importantly, Tim walks the walk as well as talking the talk, having been one of, if not the top performing Primal member for over a year! In addition to fitness training, Tim is also a keen participator in numerous sports including martial arts, tough guy events and any other challenges that come his way. Tim will be both teaching classes, and offering his personal training services in the gym from the end September/beginning of October. 2) Time table revision Having listened to your feedback, we have decided to keep Friday mornings on the timetable on a trial basis until the end of the year. Providing we get sufficient numbers (An average of 6 or more people before 10am), we will reintroduce them on a permanent basis. If the numbers do not reach these levels, however, we will instigate the 10am start from January. 3) Kettlebell Course Just a reminder that due to the kettlebell course on Saturday 18th September, the gym will be closed for the day. The classes will run as normal, though the bodyweight class will be done outdoors, and may involve some running. That's it for now, keep an eye out for the next full newsletter at the end of the month. Simon 2010-09-07 17:03:55 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=94 August Round Up In this Month's Newsletter: Latest News New Products/Special Offers Nutrition Article of the Month NEW - Recipe of the Month Latest News Bank Holiday Weekend - Just a reminder that we are closed for the Bank Holiday weekend (Sat 28th to Monday 30th August), and are heading to the Lakes for the Grassmere Sports and Show! Here’s a link to the event on facebook - Come along for a fun filled weekend, fingers crossed for the weather! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=130666150284857&index=1 New Timetable Released for Autumn. Check out the new timetable HERE. (Download the pdf for the new one) From the 1st of October we will have classes every evening at 18.00 and 19.00, the most popular class times. We are going to remove the 20.00 classes, the 13.00 lunch time classes, and the Friday morning 7.00 class due to insufficient numbers. We will now close at 20.00 throughout the week (last entry 19.00) and Friday’s opening time will change to 10.00. If any of these changes will cause you inconvenience, please come and speak to either myself of Fernando. Congratulations again to Robbie Fallon, who took Silver at Ground Control in the Advanced Category last Sunday. Yet another medal for the Primal trophy cabinet thanks to our very own BJJ prodigy! New Products/Special Offers - Vita Coco Coconut Water with Passion Fruit now available in 330ml cartons for only #156;1.70. - Also, if you just can’t get enough of the coconut goodness, we are now stocking 1litre cartons of the original flavour - Could be good for some Primal Mojitos over the Bank Holiday weekend! - 5 Toed Socks. Fed up of sweaty five fingers? We are now selling 5 toed trainer socks to help keep your feet fresh! Only #156;5 per pair or 3 pairs for #156;12. - Special Offer - Primal Performance Package - Buy a 2.54kg bag of Primal Protein, a tub of Nordic Naturals High Strength Omega 3 + Vitamin D, and a tub of Creatine, and save #156;10 on the usual price if bought separately. Protein, Omega 3, Vitamin D and Creatine have been shown time and time again to be the most effective and value for money supplements available on the market. With the combination of Primal Training, Primal Eating, and Primal Supplementation, you can’t fail to achieve your goals! Nutrition Article of the Month We are not alone NEW! Recipe of the Month Meetza! 2010-08-26 18:47:40 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=93 For tomorrow's Primal Bootcamp, either meet at the gym at 10.00 or (weather permitting) Castlefield Arena at 10.10. 2010-08-20 07:56:42 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=92 For tomorrow's Bootcamp (7/8/2010), meet at Primal for some Prowler action! 2010-08-06 10:25:28 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=91 Meeting at the gym tomorrow at the gym 10 am 2010-07-30 19:21:45 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=90 July Round Up In this month's issue: Latest News Nutrition Article of the Month Training Article of the Month Latest News - Paleo Meet Up/Robbie Fallon’s next tournament On Sunday August the 15th, Robbie Fallon has his next tournament in Manchester, competing in Ground Control at the Sugden Centre. Last time he took gold, submitting all his opponents, hopefully he can repeat this amazing performance again. If you’re free, why not come down and support him. After the competition, we are planning on heading to The Grill on the Alley for some Grass Fed Beef Paleo goodness! If you want to join us, add yourself to the event via the following link so I can book a table: http://www.meetup.com/PaleoDiet/13558/ - Grassmere Sports and Show Don’t forget that on August Bank Holiday Weekend we are heading en masse to the Grassmere Sports and Show for a fun filled camping weekend. With fell running, dog shows and Cumberland Wrestling its a crazy event, that looks great fun whether you want to compete or simply spectate. For more details check the event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=130666150284857&ref=ts - Kettlebell Instructor Course On the weekend of Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th September, Optimal Life Fitness will be running one of their premier kettlebell instructor courses in Primal Fitness. As a result, the gym itself will be closed on Saturday the 18th, with all the classes being conducted outdoors that day. The Kettlebell Course is open to all Primal members, and OLF have kindly offered a 10% discount to any Primal members that want to become certified kettlebell instructors. For more info on the course check out: http://www.optimallifefitness.com/optimal_life_fitness/olf_kettlebell_instructor_course.php To take advantage of the offer call Tommy on 0208 318 7000. - NEW - Coconut Flavour Protein! We love coconut, and it seems you can’t get enough either, as it was the clear favourite in our new protein flavour poll last month! Our new coconut flavour whey protein is now available in the Primal store. Tastes fantastic on its own or blended into a delicious tropical smoothie. As with all our other protein flavours, Primal Protein Coconut is made from the highest quality whey protein, is free from lactose, super low in carbs and available in our eco-friendly recyclable pouches. - New Southern Alps Organic Mango/Trail Mix New to the Primal Foods range are Southern Alps Organic Mango, a tasty bargain at just #156;1.60 per pack, and Southern Alps deluxe trail mix, also containing dried mango and strawberries amongst other yummy treats, only #156;2.00 per bag. Both are dried naturally with no added flavours, colours or preservatives. - Primal Saturday Morning Bootcamps The Saturday morning 10.00am class has now been permanently changed from GPP to Primal Bootcamp. The bootcamp class will mix elements of the other classes along with running, climbing, jumping and throwing, all in the great outdoors (weather permitting). With an emphasis on fun and fluidity there are no scores to keep or records to break in the bootcamp, just come down and enjoy some Primal playtime in the park! Nutrition Article of the Month Hierarchy of Food Rules Training Article of the Month Meet the Prowler 2010-07-29 18:02:42 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=89 For tomorrow's bootcamp, meet at the gym. 10.00 sharp! 2010-07-23 17:47:07 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=88 Manana=tomorrow we will meet at the gym at 10am. I would suggest to be 5 minutes before. I will be leaving at 10 am 2010-07-16 19:33:46 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=87 Rock Over Climbing Primal Fitness is all about replicating ancestral movement and activity patterns. In my last news letter I covered the importance of spending time walking and moving at low intensity, in addition to the heavy lifting, sprinting, throwing and jumping that we do in the gym. Another fundamental activity that would have been regularly performed by our ancestors was climbing. Humans evolved as nomadic hunter gatherers, and the task of finding new areas to live and hunt would surely have involved a significant amount of climbing and scrambling. Unfortunately, in modern society, the need to climb is all but eliminated. At best we occasionally climb stairs and ladders, but in many cases even these have been replaced with escalators and lifts! This is a shame as climbing is a fantastic workout, combining all the elements of fitness that Primal Training looks to develop - Strength, Endurance, Balance, Flexibility, Agility, Grip and Skill. I was very happy to find out, therefore, that a new bouldering wall, www.rockoverclimbing.com has just opened up around the corner from Primal, literally two minutes away! Bouldering is the most Primal form of climbing, requiring no special kit such as ropes and harnesses. The routes are short and intense just like Primal workouts (though there are routes to suit all abilities), similar to the routes that would have been climbed by our forebears in search of food and shelter. I called down to check the place out and meet with the owner Tom last week and was very impressed with the set up. Tom has even put together a special offer for all Primal members: 1) A half price induction, during which includes a 1 hour bouldering lesson, hire of shoes, plus you can stay and practice after for as long as you like. (#156;7.50 instead of #156;15.00) 2) Free Life Membership, getting you discounted entry every time you climb! To take advantage of this offer, all you have to do is call or email to book your place Call 07754805907 Email info@rockoverclimbing.com See you down there! 2010-07-15 10:50:12 http://www.primalfitness.co.uk/news_story.php?id=86 Tomorrow morning's Primal Bootcamp will be taking place in Peel Park, Salford, behind Salford Uni. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Peel+Park,+Salford&sll=53.462189,-2.247787&sspn=0.007461,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=Peel+Park,&hnear=Salford,+UK&z=15 Either meet at Primal at 10.00 or in the park at 10.15 (By kids play area). 2010-07-09 10:47:28