PE is cut by schools

PE cut by schools

PE cut by schools PE cut by schools – It has been reported this week that the amount of time scheduled for PE lessons has been cut in schools dramatically for children preparing for “high stakes exams”. The Youth Sport Trust sited exam pressure being the main reason along with more lesson time being given[…]

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Martial arts classes for adults

Fancy something different to the gym or zumba? Have you tried a Martial arts classes for adults? Taekwon-Do classes in Tunbridge Wells are a great way for adults to get fit, lose weight & learn a new skill. In a fun, social environment. Workout Rather than just go to the gym and fumble along, copying[…]

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New Year, no idea?

Its that time of year…2017 comes to an end and lots of people are motivated to start the New Year by hitting the gym. But it’s not always so easy. Good intentions are often flattened after 2 minutes in the gym when people realise that they are not really sure what to do. It doesn’t[…]

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Elite Performance Labs

Coach Thompson is super excited to have completed the move and is now training all clients at Elite Performance Labs in Tunbridge Wells. This facility is the best strength and conditioning place in town. With 6 lifting platforms, belt squat, squat racks, benches, rings, kettlebells, dumbbells, sleds and a track just to name a few[…]

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Great blog on Kettlebell Exercises

I just came across this great resource for 111 kettlebell exercises. There is so much rubbish on the internet it is nice to see an informed and educational post about how to do certain exercises. Two things stand out about this resource: difficulty – there are exercises for all levels and many progressions/regressions videos showing[…]

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The Turkish Get Up for everything

The Turkish Get Up (TKGU) is one of the best yet most under-used exercise you can find in the gym. This is largely down to the complex, technical nature of the movement. It is a great tool for injury prevention, warm up, strength gains, conditioning,  fat loss, movement development and screening. At Actuate Personal Training we[…]