http://www.swatfitness.com/blog What's News in Fitness Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:26:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's how a SWAT Trainer spends some free time. as you all know, we are committed to high-quality training with outstanding trainers who are always willing to learn and improve, keeping us the best. Here's some video footage of our last SWAT Trainer Continuing Education Workshop:   http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=69 Matt came to SWAT looking to lose weight, tone up and increase his fitness level, and his commitment to training has taken his fitness to a whole new level.  I was lucky enough to take over his training about 4 months ago and the strides he has made over those ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=67 Chris Falkner Deadlifted 375lbs and set the STATE record for his weight class for the Dead lift. He also had combined lifts of his Bench Press, Deadlift and Squat of 835lb........Another state Record! Congrats my Chris we all now how hard you have been training. http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=66 Greetings, Friends! CURVY WOMAN WORKOUT PROGRAM We just completed our first week, and are very impressed by the hard work and dedication that the Beta Test Participants are showing. Many are already seeing results! We look forward to bringing you the updates and some inspiring "before and after" pictures soon! SWAT Fitness Newsletter ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=64 SWAT Northwest and SWAT East have just completed the first week of our new and exciting workout program for Tucson's "Curvy Women."   Twenty ladies at each location split into two groups with 10 working out in the morning, and 10 in the evening.  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the ladies pressed through tough workouts using ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=61 Kettlebells are tools that are low tech and high functionality. The basic motion of the swing allows the body to flow and allow the hip flexors  to stretch because the glutes (butt) are contracting. Why is this important?Well because most people sit all day long which forces the hip flexors ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=60 Lately I have run into several people that are hesitant to start weight training or kettlebell training because they have a fear of "putting on too much bulk."  This is a common misconception and certain fitness enthusiasts or sporting purists feel that training outside of their sport will adversely affect ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=58 Many people believe that in order to lose fat and weight they must do extensive amounts of cardiovascular training for long periods of time. This is seen in most gym settings by people who hog a machine to themselves and play an entire movie sound track. If this type of ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=56 We hope this finds you well and that you had your fill of chocolate bunnies and sugar eggs until next year! We (Ron and Jana) just got back from a short trip to California to see our 3-year-old Grandbaby, Marnie, and had a wonderful trip. With recent events, we've realized even ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=51 Greetings, Friends! Ron and I want to tell you all how much we enjoy knowing you and/or meeting you. When we run into you in the grocery store, or the mall, or even at Starbucks - it is a great feeling to know that we know the most wonderful people in ... http://www.swatfitness.com/blog/?p=50