The SWAT Fitness Blog http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy Tucson Personal Trainer and Former SWAT Cop Ron Holland Blogs about Fitness, Nutrition, Health and Weight Loss Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:01:38 +0000 en hourly 1 DeAnna’s Story of Personal Transformationhttp://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/2011/12/deannas-story-of-personal-transformation/ http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/2011/12/deannas-story-of-personal-transformation/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:07:42 +0000 Jana http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/?p=1099 Continue reading →]]>

 

Curvy Woman workouts was where I started in mid April. Now only just over 6 months later, not only am I a gym junkie now but …here goes…LISTEN!

I have lost 44 lbs, 8″off my waist, 4 ” off my hips 4″ off EACH leg, and 3 1/2″ from my bust…. But it”s not about JUST my body transformation it’s my health. See, I went to SWAT crying and with breast cancer. I was put into Will’s hands and the rest is history.

Today I am a survivor who now has a cholesterol level that went down 50 points! I am no longer diabetic, I am off 4 medications, my BMI went down 11% from my original 37%, I can now wear size 10 when I had gotten up to a size 26, and I have NOT had one single seizure in 5 months! I now have NO risk factors for heart disease.

My gym-husband is Will! I LOVE my trainers and specifically Will at the NW gym. I was so sick when I started I just could not manage a single squat, or a 100 yard run. Now I although I have only one lung I can now with GREAT GREAT encouragement from Will I can make the distance even if I am the last one in I know I still did it. I’m in Komat Kettlebells, and Bootcamp, and although I may be telling Will I hate him while I am getting through one of his INSANE workouts, he knows I really mean I LOVE HIM!!! I know without any doubt whatsoever that if I had not had such a great trainer or a place where I can call my second home with others just trying to get healthy, not so much to get on a scale I never would have made this progress, actually I believe I would still be on my couch or in my bed.

I just can go on and on and on about what SWAT is and what it does and how to do it, but it comes down to this…get off the couch and at least come visit our gym. Come try a class, or be MY guest, I guarantee you will be hooked! And by the way… there is a 100% GUARANTEE or your money back. What other gym does that? I am a real client I DON”T work for SWAT this is not fake it’s real! Don’t believe me? Come to the gym and I will prove it to you. Much love Will! You have in your way saved my life.

–DEANNA S.

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She has not only been able to develop a stunning physique, but has increased her strength and performance more than she could have imagined! We are very proud to have her train with us!

I was introduced to the SWAT family about 7 months ago and have enjoyed every class that I’ve attended. Since I started, I am stronger than ever, my confidence has gone way up and my friends have noticed a difference in me and are now planning on joining SWAT as well. I’ve had a lot of trainers in the past but none as awesome and passionate as David. He has kept me motivated and has guided me every step of the way.”

“A month ago I visited my father in Russia and his first response was “wow”. He is a body builder and has owned his own gym since he was young. It has been his career and his life to train people for competitions, and he is a gold medal holder himself, so he knows about great training. He was even more impressed when I did some unassisted pull ups with no problem at his gym (I was the only female there that could do that)! I never want to stop training at Swat!

~Kristina

 

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Curvy Woman Workout

SWAT Northwest Studio

M/W/F  6AM

Kombat Kettlebells

SWAT Northwest Studio

New class time offered

Starting Monday, September 19

M/W/F  4PM

 

For more details phone:  520-579-6791

 

]]> http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/2011/09/swat-group-training/feed/ 0 Kombat Kettlebells Workshophttp://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/2011/09/kombat-kettlebells-workshop/ http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/2011/09/kombat-kettlebells-workshop/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:50:13 +0000 Ron http://www.swatfitness.com/swatguy/?p=1077 Continue reading →]]> When:  Saturday, September 17th     9AM

Who can attend:  Workshop is open to anyone interested in safe and effective kettlebell exercise.  This special introduction workshop is free to attend and will fill up fast so sign up today.

Let Will be your guide to mastering kettlebell expertise.  Get detailed instruction on hardcore kettlebell form and technique and be ready for some serious training.  While you’re there sign up for the Kombat Kettlebell Challenge, 16 weeks of elite training designed for those seeking the ultimate in kettlebell experience.

Please RSVP for this special event!!

520-579-6791

 

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When: Saturday, September 10th 11AM – 1PM

Where: SWAT NW Studio

Who can attend: The workshop is mandatory for new Curvy Woman participants.  Previous and current Curvy Woman participants are also encouraged to attend.

Join us for this special workshop to learn or refresh your kettlebell form & technique, recharge your motivation, meet other women with similar goals and encourage others with their journey.

Curvy Woman Workshop will address:

  • Philosophy of the Curvy Woman Workout Program
  • Enrollment Details
  • Initial assessments
  • Foundations of essential kettlebell exercises
  • Nutrition
  • Answers to your questions
  • An opportunity to mingle with women also looking to add life to their years

 

RSVP is required for this special workshop!!

Call (520) 579-6791 to sign up today!

*For those who cannot attend the workshop, be sure to contact SWAT for options on private introduction to the Curvy Woman program*

 

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Together we can Stop Diabetes. One step at a time.
We are walking and raising funds for the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk, Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Every step we take and every dollar we raise will make a difference in the lives of 25.8 million Americans living with diabetes.

What can you do to help?

  • Join one of our teams and help us Stop Diabetes by raising funds to reach our goal!  Each SWAT Fitness Studio has a team & team captain.  We have made it easy for you and your friends to join a SWAT Fitness team.   Click on a quick link below to sign up today!  Our goal is to get 50 walkers for each studio, with each participant raising/donating $10 for the American Diabetes Association.
  • Make a donation to support one our team members! No matter how small or large, your generous donation will help us stop diabetes.

Either way, you will be helping the Association provide community based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.

Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States face a future with diabetes?  The Association works everyday to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we need your help. Please make a donation or join our team.

Who else do you know that has diabetes? Please make a donation on their behalf. Or ask them to join you as we walk to Stop Diabetes!

WHEN: Sunday, October 2

WHERE: Rillito Downs (1st Avenue & River Rd)

JOIN A SWAT FITNESS TEAM TODAY…CONTACT A TEAM CAPTAIN OR SIMPLY CLICK ON A QUICK LINK BELOW

SWAT Fitness NW

Team Captain:  Glenda Adkins (520) 579-6791

http://main.diabetes.org/goto/swatfitnessNW

SWAT Fitness SOUTH

Team Captain:  Lori Tochihara (520) 360-0357

http://main.diabetes.org/goto/crossfittucson

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KICK-OFF RALLY!!

When:  Sunday, July 31 at 6:30PM

Where:  2900 E Broadway Ste 154

* Meet other Step Out teams & walkers and bond with your SWAT Fitness Team over fun, food and comedy!

* Enter to win great raffle prizes!

REGISTER & DONATE $5 OR MORE AND THE SHOW IS FREE!

RSVP by July 30th to:

Kimberly Hicks

khicks@diabetes.org

(520) 795-3711 ext 7113

www.diabetes.org/stepout

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Hope all is well back in sunny Tucson!  Just wanted to give you guys and update on what we have been up to over the past few days leading up to World Championships.  Amanda and the rest of Team USA just wrapped up a week-long training camp here on the Gold Coast of Australia and departed for Shanghai this morning. Camp went really well and Amanda started to really “sharpen things up” over the last few days and is really looking forward to racing some people come July 25th!

Australia has been amazing – always keeping us busy with things to do between training sessions!  We’ve visited a wildlife sanctuary and posed with koalas and kangaroos, visited all up and down the Gold Coasts numerous beaches, and even traveled into Brisbane to attend our first Aussie Rules Football match!  Nothing like American football or even rugby for that matter….quite a cool sport!

We will keep you updated on our experiences from this point on and even send you some pictures and give you information regarding viewing times for the meet. Please let us know what else you’d like to know about our journey!

G’day!

Eliot and Amanda

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SWAT Fitness client Blanca Barcelo and I competed in the NPC Terminator Bodybuilding Competition held at Tucson’s Fox Theater this past Saturday.  We both enjoyed the day and represented SWAT Fitness with pride.  Happy to announce that Blanca placed 3rd while I was right behind her with 4th place.  It was an exciting day…and I must say I can’t wait till my next competition.  Thanks to everyone who came out in support of us!

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